ConductScience Embedding Cassettes, White, with Lid (Bulk 15-Pack)
$42.00 per unit | 15 units per pack Bulk pricing: Bulk 15-Pack at $630.00 ($42.00 per unit)
Embedding cassettes provide secure specimen containment during histological processing workflows. The slotted design enables optimal reagent circulation around tissue samples during dehydration, clearing, and infiltration steps. White acetal construction offers chemical resistance to standard processing solvents while maintaining specimen visibility during handling.
The hinged lid with positive lock mechanism ensures reliable sample security throughout automated tissue processing cycles. Cassettes accommodate routine tissue specimens for paraffin embedding in research and diagnostic histopathology laboratories.
How It Works
Embedding cassettes function as protective containers that maintain specimen integrity during the multi-step tissue processing workflow. The slotted sidewall design creates controlled fluid exchange pathways, allowing processing reagents to circulate uniformly around tissue samples while preventing specimen loss or displacement.
During automated processing, specimens progress through graded alcohol dehydration, xylene clearing, and molten paraffin infiltration steps. The cassette design ensures consistent reagent penetration while the positive lock mechanism maintains closure integrity under temperature variations and mechanical handling. The final embedded block retains the cassette as a permanent identification and handling component.
Features & Benefits
Research Domain
- Cancer Research
- Cardiovascular
- Cell Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Histopathology
- Neurodegeneration
- Toxicology
Weight
- 30.92 kg
Dimensions
- L: 43.2 mm
- W: 36.0 mm
- H: 28.8 mm
Comparison Guide
| Feature | This Product | Typical Alternative | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Material | White acetal polymer with chemical resistance to histological solvents | Standard models may use various polymer materials with different solvent resistance properties | Ensures reliable performance throughout standard tissue processing protocols without degradation |
| Lid Closure System | Hinged lid with positive lock mechanism | Some models use snap-fit or friction-based closure systems | Provides secure closure that prevents accidental opening during automated processing cycles |
| Sidewall Design | Slotted design for optimal reagent circulation | Entry-level models may have fewer or larger slots affecting fluid exchange | Ensures uniform reagent penetration while maintaining structural integrity for specimen protection |
| Color Option | White acetal for specimen visibility | Various colors available depending on laboratory workflow preferences | Maintains specimen visibility for identification and quality assessment during processing steps |
These cassettes combine chemical-resistant acetal construction with optimized slotted design and secure positive-lock closure. The white color provides specimen visibility while maintaining compatibility with standard histopathology equipment and processing protocols.
Practical Tips
Orient specimens with largest surface area parallel to cassette base for optimal reagent penetration during processing.
Why: Maximizes exposure to processing reagents and ensures complete dehydration and infiltration.
Leave adequate space around specimens within the cassette to allow unrestricted reagent circulation.
Why: Prevents incomplete processing that can lead to sectioning artifacts and poor staining quality.
Verify lid closure mechanism before each use to ensure positive lock engagement.
Why: Prevents specimen loss or cross-contamination during automated processing cycles.
Handle cassettes with appropriate PPE when working with fixed tissues and processing solvents.
Why: Protects against exposure to formaldehyde and organic solvents used in tissue processing.
Use consistent specimen identification methods that remain legible throughout processing and storage.
Why: Ensures proper sample tracking and prevents mix-ups in multi-specimen processing batches.
If lids become difficult to close, inspect for tissue fragments or reagent residue along closure surfaces.
Why: Debris can prevent proper sealing and lead to processing failures or specimen loss.
Setup Guide
What’s in the Box
- Embedding cassettes with hinged lids (quantity per package varies by order)
Warranty
ConductScience provides standard warranty coverage for manufacturing defects. Technical support available for product specifications and compatibility questions.
Compliance
Are these cassettes compatible with automated tissue processors from different manufacturers?
Yes, the standardized dimensions ensure compatibility with most automated tissue processing equipment and embedding stations used in histopathology laboratories.
What solvents and reagents are compatible with the acetal construction?
Acetal polymer is resistant to standard histological processing reagents including ethanol, xylene, and molten paraffin up to 65°C. Consult product datasheet for specific chemical compatibility data.
How should specimens be oriented within the cassette for optimal processing?
Position specimens to maximize surface area exposure to processing reagents while ensuring adequate space around all sides for fluid circulation through the slotted design.
Can these cassettes be reused after processing?
Cassettes remain permanently embedded with the paraffin block and are not designed for reuse. Each cassette processes one specimen through to final sectioning.
What identification methods work best with these cassettes?
Use pencil or permanent marker on designated writing areas. Avoid water-soluble inks that may dissolve during aqueous processing steps.
Are there size limitations for tissue specimens?
Specimen size should allow for adequate reagent circulation around all surfaces. Large specimens may require sectioning to fit within cassette dimensions and ensure complete processing.
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