HistoChill Bath0 pages
Tissue-Freezing Bath
Technical Specifications
Item
HC55
HC80-0
HC80-1
-55
-80
-80
-55 to 0
-80 to 0
-80 to 0
Temperature Control
N/A
N/A
Standard
Temperature
Control Range (°C)
N/A
N/A
-80 to 0*
Temperature
Control Tolerance (°C)
N/A
N/A
± 0.5
Bath Volume (L)
1.5
1.5
1.5
Magnetic Stirrer
N/A
N/A
Yes
Maximum
Low Temperature (°C)
Operating
Temperature Range (°C)
HistoChill™ HC80-1
Note: Performance specifications are based on SP Scientific test data
from units using 3M™ Novec™ 7000 Engineered Fluid and operating at
an ambient room temperature of approximately 22 °C (72 °F). Higher
ambient temperatures and/or different fluids may interfere in the system’s
ability to achieve its ultimate low temperature.
Key Features
Mechanically refrigerated.
Small footprint tabletop design.
Hinged and insulated reservoir lid for easy bath access.
Operates on standard 120 volt or 220 volt power
sources.
Electrical Requirements
Item
HC55
HC80-0
HC80-1
60 Hz Option
120 VAC
4 Amps
120 VAC
9 Amps
120 VAC
12 Amps
50 Hz Option
220 VAC
2 Amps
220 VAC
4 Amps
220 V
6 Amps
Key Benefits
Lab throughput increased by rapid freezing of tissue
samples (seconds).
Dimensional Data
Frost build-up minimized while introducing and extracting
samples from bath through warming loop on the upper
outside wall of the refrigeration chamber. (HC80 only)
HC55
HC80-0
HC80-1
Width (in / cm)
Item
10.5 / 26.7
13.0 / 33.0
13.0 / 33.0
Depth (in / cm)
20.5 / 52
25.5 / 64.8
25.5 / 64.8
Ice crystal formation minimized by rapid freezing, making
microscopic examination of the sample more precise.
Height (in / cm)
11 / 28
19.0 / 48.3
19.0 / 48.3
Liquid medium increases temperature uniformity and
stability of specimen.
Weight (lbs / kg)
55 / 25
95 / 43.1
96 / 43.5
Advanced models equipped with built in magnetic stirrer
and temperature control for more stringent, tissue
specific or R & D applications.
10.5 / 26.7
13.5 / 34.3
13.5 / 34.3
Lowers cost and eliminates hazards associated with
expendable refrigerants.
3538 Main Street, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 USA 845.255.5000
Height to Work
Surface Above
Bench Top (in / cm)
Agency Approvals
UL #61010-1; CAN/CSA 22.2 #61010-1; CE (2006/42/EC), (2006/95/EC),
(2006/108/EC)
800.431.8232
Fax: 845.687.7481
www.SPScientific.com/ftsthermal
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