AST550 Fully-automatic Microtome Cryostat

$13,225.00

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Semi-automatic cryostat microtome for frozen tissue sectioning with precise thickness control and stable temperature, suitable for pathology and histology labs.

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Typically 10-21 working days – excluding furniture and heavy/bulky equipment. Please contact us for further information.

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The AST 500 combines advanced refrigeration and semi-automatic feed controls to produce high-quality frozen sections for diagnostic and research applications. Its cryogenic chamber maintains ultra-low temperatures for specimen stability, while motor-assisted feed and adjustable thickness ensure reproducible cuts. The system’s user interface and ergonomic specimen movement features simplify workflow in busy histology labs. It is ideal for frozen section diagnosis in pathology departments, research histology, and educational settings, enabling efficient preparation of tissue slices ready for staining and microscopic examination.

Features of AST550 Fully-automatic Microtome Cryostat
  • It is designed under engineering and ergonomic concepts. All the components are processed by computer numerical control.
  • The retraction function prevents specimen damage from the blade.
  • Total thickness calculation.
  • Low temperature refrigeration system with environmentally friendly refrigerant R404.
  • Adopt UV and O3 sterilization for 30 minutes every time.
  • Peltier specimen clamp refrigeration may be turned on or off manually.
  • Two defrosting methods: manual and automatic.
  • Two running ways: manual and automatic.
  • Emergency stop function: Press the red button to stop running when any emergency happens.
  • The high precision unit is enclosed outside the cryostat chamber to prevent it from thermal expansion and contraction, and to keep a minimum maintenance requirement.
  • An artificial intelligence interface is easy for users to learn and operate.
  • LCD screen can display all information, including thickness, thickness sum, controlling time, temperature, timed on/off, and so on.
  • Sleep Function: after activating this function, the temperature in the cryostat chamber can be kept between -1℃ and – 10℃; After stopping this function, the temperature in the freeze chamber will rise to working temperature within 30 minutes.
  • Control panel with a locking function could avoid faulty operation.
  • Handwheel locking function.
  • Wide freezing shelf loads 8 specimen cassettes simultaneously, and two of them are equipped with a Peltier to meet different temperatures.
Specifications of AST550 Fully-automatic Microtome Cryostat
Freeze chamber minimum temperature -35℃±2℃
Freeze shelf minimum temperature -45℃±5℃
The lowest temperature of the Peltier unit on the freeze shelf -55℃±5℃
Lowest temperature of the Peltier unit on the Specimen Clamp -50℃±5℃(working time of Peltier is 15 minutes.)
Maximum specimen size 35×35mm
Specimen vertical stroke 48±1mm
Specimen horizontal stroke 15±0.2mm
Coarse feeding speed 300μm/s (slow) or 900μm/s(rapid)
Section thickness range 0μm~100μm adjustable;
0μm~3μm, in 0.5μm increments;
3μm~10μm, in 1μm increments;
10μm~20μm, in 2μm increments;
20μm~100μm, in 5μm increments;
Trimming thickness range 10μm~600μm adjustable;
10μm~50μm, in 5μm increments;
50μm~100μm, in 10μm increments;
100μm~600μm, in 50μm increments;
Retraction range 0~80μm adjustable, in 5μm increments
Voltage and frequency 220 V ± 10%, 50 HZ / 110 V ± 10%, 60 HZ
Nominal Power 1000 W
Weight about 130 KG
Dimensions(W×D×H) 805×715×1195mm

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Weight 130 kg
Dimensions 80.5 × 71.5 × 11.9 cm

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DescriptionShipped From Abroad Semi-automatic cryostat microtome for frozen tissue sectioning with precise thickness control and stable temperature, suitable for pathology and histology labs.
Delivery & Availability: Typically 10-21 working days – excluding furniture and heavy/bulky equipment. Please contact us for further information.
Shipped From Abroad The Barco MDPC-8127 is a 27-inch, 8 MP (3840×2160) diagnostic display cleared for digital pathology. Built for rapid slide viewing with color fidelity, uniformity correction, and integrated quality calibration, it supports high-confidence primary diagnosis in pathology workflows.
Delivery & Availability: Typically 10-21 working days – excluding furniture and heavy/bulky equipment. Please contact us for further information.
Shipped From Abroad This Corpse Refridgerator is designed for autopsies, morgues and pathology labs. The body refrigerator is designed for ease of use and meets strict CE and FDA standards. The morgue freezer can choose single, double or triple body trays for storing up to 6 bodies.
Delivery & Availability: Typically 10-21 working days – excluding furniture and heavy/bulky equipment. Please contact us for further information.
Shipped From Abroad The TST1200 Grossing Station is a stainless-steel histopathology workstation with exhaust ventilation, hot/cold water system, UV sterilization, hand dryer, and pulverizer for safe, ergonomic specimen examination and dissection in pathology labs.
Delivery & Availability: Typically 10-21 working days – excluding furniture and heavy/bulky equipment. Please contact us for further information.
Shipped From Abroad The AEC380 Tissue Embedding Center is a dual-platform histology workstation with touchscreen control, integrated cold spot, forceps heating, and precise paraffin flow for efficient, ergonomic embedding of tissue samples in pathology and research labs.
Delivery & Availability: Typically 10-21 working days – excluding furniture and heavy/bulky equipment. Please contact us for further information.
Shipped From Abroad The AMR 400 is a manual rotary microtome engineered for high-precision sectioning of biological specimens. It produces reproducible, ultra-thin slices for microscopic examination in histology and pathology labs.
Delivery & Availability: Typically 10-21 working days – excluding furniture and heavy/bulky equipment. Please contact us for further information.
ContentThe AST 500 combines advanced refrigeration and semi-automatic feed controls to produce high-quality frozen sections for diagnostic and research applications. Its cryogenic chamber maintains ultra-low temperatures for specimen stability, while motor-assisted feed and adjustable thickness ensure reproducible cuts. The system’s user interface and ergonomic specimen movement features simplify workflow in busy histology labs. It is ideal for frozen section diagnosis in pathology departments, research histology, and educational settings, enabling efficient preparation of tissue slices ready for staining and microscopic examination.
Features of AST550 Fully-automatic Microtome Cryostat
  • It is designed under engineering and ergonomic concepts. All the components are processed by computer numerical control.
  • The retraction function prevents specimen damage from the blade.
  • Total thickness calculation.
  • Low temperature refrigeration system with environmentally friendly refrigerant R404.
  • Adopt UV and O3 sterilization for 30 minutes every time.
  • Peltier specimen clamp refrigeration may be turned on or off manually.
  • Two defrosting methods: manual and automatic.
  • Two running ways: manual and automatic.
  • Emergency stop function: Press the red button to stop running when any emergency happens.
  • The high precision unit is enclosed outside the cryostat chamber to prevent it from thermal expansion and contraction, and to keep a minimum maintenance requirement.
  • An artificial intelligence interface is easy for users to learn and operate.
  • LCD screen can display all information, including thickness, thickness sum, controlling time, temperature, timed on/off, and so on.
  • Sleep Function: after activating this function, the temperature in the cryostat chamber can be kept between -1℃ and - 10℃; After stopping this function, the temperature in the freeze chamber will rise to working temperature within 30 minutes.
  • Control panel with a locking function could avoid faulty operation.
  • Handwheel locking function.
  • Wide freezing shelf loads 8 specimen cassettes simultaneously, and two of them are equipped with a Peltier to meet different temperatures.
Specifications of AST550 Fully-automatic Microtome Cryostat
Freeze chamber minimum temperature -35℃±2℃
Freeze shelf minimum temperature -45℃±5℃
The lowest temperature of the Peltier unit on the freeze shelf -55℃±5℃
Lowest temperature of the Peltier unit on the Specimen Clamp -50℃±5℃(working time of Peltier is 15 minutes.)
Maximum specimen size 35×35mm
Specimen vertical stroke 48±1mm
Specimen horizontal stroke 15±0.2mm
Coarse feeding speed 300μm/s (slow) or 900μm/s(rapid)
Section thickness range 0μm~100μm adjustable; 0μm~3μm, in 0.5μm increments; 3μm~10μm, in 1μm increments; 10μm~20μm, in 2μm increments; 20μm~100μm, in 5μm increments;
Trimming thickness range 10μm~600μm adjustable; 10μm~50μm, in 5μm increments; 50μm~100μm, in 10μm increments; 100μm~600μm, in 50μm increments;
Retraction range 0~80μm adjustable, in 5μm increments
Voltage and frequency 220 V ± 10%, 50 HZ / 110 V ± 10%, 60 HZ
Nominal Power 1000 W
Weight about 130 KG
Dimensions(W×D×H) 805×715×1195mm
https://youtu.be/BBEp30jpeBk?si=uX5iI48ddzdmHAXt The Barco MDPC-8127 is a medical-grade display purpose-built for digital pathology. It delivers ultra-high definition 8 MP imaging at up to 120 Hz, allowing pathologists to pan and zoom with minimal blur. The IPS LCD panel offers rich color and grayscale rendering, wide viewing angles, and a host of calibration and uniformity features (PPU, SteadyColor, I-Guard). With regulatory clearances as an IVD device (FDA and CE), it can be integrated into validated whole-slide imaging systems for use in primary diagnosis and clinical workflows.

Meet MDPC-8127, our ultra-high definition medical-grade display designed exclusively for digital pathology. With regulatory clearances as an IVD device (Europe and FDA) for use in digital pathology, including primary diagnosis, it’s the first display that you can confidently integrate into your digital pathology workflow with multiple whole slide imaging systems. Work with superior imaging technology and analyze your histological samples confidently, with unprecedented visual richness.

*In the USA, the MDPC-8127 can be used with WSI scanners and viewing software that have been validated for use with the display. The device may be used for primary diagnosis in the following validated FDA-cleared WSI systems and digital pathology viewing software:

Barco’s MDPC-8127 510(k) clearance:

  • Philips Intellisite Pathology Solution with Philips Image Management System viewing software, cleared under K192259
  • Philips Intellisite Pathology Solution with Paige.AI Inc. FullFocus DX viewing software, cleared under K201005
  • Leica Aperio AT2 DX System with ImageScope DX viewing software, cleared under K190332
  • Leica Aperio AT2 DX scanner with Sectra Digital Pathology Module, cleared under K193054

FDA- Cleared WSI systems and Digital Pathology Viewing Software with MDPC-8127:

  • Hamamatsu NanoZoomer S360MD slide scanner system, cleared under K233027
  • Leica Aperio GT 450 DX scanner with Aperio WebViewer DX, cleared under K232202
  • Philips Intellisite Pathology Solution with JelloX MetaLite Dx Digital Pathology Software, cleared under K240303
  • Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution with Philips Image Management System and Galen™ Second Read™ AI, cleared under K241232
  • Epredia E1000 Dx scanner with E1000 Dx IMS, cleared under K241717
  • Hamamatsu NanoZoomer S360MD scanner with Lumea Viewer+, cleared under K242244

MDPC-8127 Validation protocol:

  • Leica Aperio GT 450 DX scanner with Sectra Digital Pathology Module (3.3)
  • Roche Ventana DP200 scanner with Roche uPath Enterprise Software
  • Hamamatsu NanoZoomer S360MD Slide scanner with Proscia Concentriq® AP-Dx Digital Pathology software
A+ ecolabel for MDPC-8127 

The MDPC-8127 has been subjected to Barco’s ecoscoring protocol and has received an A+ rating. Some key factors that contributed to this rating are:

  • High energy efficiency
  • Possibility to switch to standby mode when the device is not in use
  • Use of halogen-free materials on all levels: cables, PCBs, plastics
  • The number of screws and screw types is reduced significantly to improve ease of disassembly
  • Unpainted large plastic parts
Features

A proven formula

MDPC-8127...*
  • Reduces review time by 8%, compared to consumer monitors
  • Reduces review time by 6%, compared to professional-grade monitors
  • Shows 100% diagnostic concordance with the microscope
  • Improves productivity through its high-precision touchpad

Smooth zooming and panning

The MDPC-8127 offers you a fast refresh rate of 120 Hertz to help you work with comfort. It is also equipped with our patented RapidFrame technology, which counteracts blur when you're zooming or panning quickly.
 

Ultra-high definition

The 8 megapixel, ultra-high definition display is fully equipped to offer you diagnostic clarity. It has a high pixel density and color per-pixel uniformity, so slide images are displayed extremely sharp and consistent. This combination of technologies offers you a more visible slide area to work with, at all viewer zoom levels, to help spot details more easily and aid in timely analysis.
 

Constant quality

The MDPC-8127 is equipped with an I-Guard front sensor that protects your display’s image quality during every reading session. In concert with QAWeb Enterprise, color management within your digital pathology viewing software, using ICC profiles, is automatically supported, and pathology images are shown consistently across your enterprise and telepathology reading sites.
Technical Specifications
Specification Value / Detail
Screen Technology IPS LCD with LED backlight
Active Diagonal 684 mm (27″)
Active Area (H × V) 569 × 335 mm
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution 8 MP (3840 × 2160) @ 120 Hz
Pixel Pitch 0.155 mm
Viewing Angle 178° horizontal & vertical
Uniformity Correction PPU (Pixel Perception Uniformity)
Max Luminance (Typical) 850 cd/m²
Calibrated Luminance 450 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typical)
Color Gamut 115% NTSC, 132% sRGB, 105% DCI-P3
Response Time ~8 ms
Inputs 2 × DisplayPort 1.2
USB Upstream: 1 × USB 2.0; Downstream: 2 × USB 2.0
Power & Consumption 100–240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 3.6–1.6 A; ~75 W nominal
Dimensions with Stand 651 × 482–582 × 238 mm
Dimensions without Stand 651 × 390 × 66 mm
Weight with Stand 12.5 kg
Weight without Stand 7.9 kg
Tilt –5° to +25°
Swivel –30° to +30°
Height Adjustment 100 mm
Mounting Standard VESA 100 mm
Corpse Refridgerator Features:
  1. Microprocessor controlled digital display, providing precise temperature control.
  2. Audible buzzer and visible flashing over-temperature alarm.
  3. Insulation layer features integral foaming technology, providing better insulation.
  4. Casters installed, making it easy to handle and move.
Reliability
  1. Audible buzzer and visible flashing over-temperature alarm equipped.
  2. Built-in battery enables to display temperature audible buzzer and visible flashing alarm continuously for up to 72 hours after power failure.
  3. Safety password protected control panel prevents unauthorized system modification.
  4. Post delay start & shutdown interval protection function.
Ergonomic Design
  1. Made of high-quality corrosion-resistant stainless steel.
  2. Equipped with strong anti-aging door seal for longer service life.
  3. Individually temperature controlled chambers.
  4. Multi-row rolling wheels on body tray.
  5. Digital display and wide voltage band (187~242V).
 
Specifications:
Model CR-1S CR-2S CR-3S CR-4S CR-6S
Capacity (Qty) 1 2 3 4 6
Size (W×D×H) (mm) Corpse Tray 1900×570×395 (L×W×H)
External 2480×810×650 2480×810×1190 2480×810×1800 2480×1580×1190 2480×1580×1800
Electricity Voltage/ Frequency 220V/60Hz
Compressor Consumption (W) 350 700 1050 1400 2100
Temperature Preset (℃) 1~5 1~5 1~5 1~5 1~5
Lowest (℃) -18/-30 -18/-30 -18/-30 -18/-30 -18/-30
Compressor (Qty) 1 2 3 4 6
Optional 24 hours tracking printing system
Alarm High temperature alarm. Low temperature alarm. Sensors failure alarm. Door-opening alarm. Power failure alarm. Low back-up battery alarm. Low voltage alarm
Net Weight (Kg) 200 300 370 550 650
The TST1200 Grossing Station for Histopathology is a comprehensive laboratory workstation engineered for accurate gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens. Featuring a stainless-steel housing, low exhaust ventilation, integrated cold and hot water systems, a UV sterilizing lamp, an automatic hand dryer, a lateral spray table, and a built-in pulverizer, it enhances workflow efficiency and biosafety. Designed for pathology, clinical, and research labs, this station provides ergonomic operation and reliable performance while controlling fumes and maintaining a clean workspace for precise tissue handling.
Features of TST1200 Grossing Station for Histopathology
  • stainless steel housing
  • low exhaust system
  • cold and hot water system
  • air sterilizing lamp and lighting
  • Automatic induction-type hand dryer
  • stainless steel table fitted with a lateral spray system, a washing sink, and a universal telescopic water tap
  • pulverizer
Specifications of TST1200 Grossing Station for Histopathology
These dimensions can be changed according to the user's requirements.
Standard outside dimensions (mm) 1700(L) x 2000(H) x 800(W)
Power supply 220V± 10% at 50Hz
fans 275w
water heater 1000w
fluorescent lamp 40w
ultraviolet ray 40w
hand dryer 60W
pulverizer 200W
Weight 175kg
The AEC380 Tissue Embedding Center is a high-performance histology instrument designed to streamline paraffin embedding prior to microtome sectioning. With a smart color touchscreen, dual embedding platforms for simultaneous work, and six independently heated zones, it delivers precise temperature control. Integrated cold spot and paraffin trimmer modules support consistent embedding quality. Manual or foot-switch paraffin release enhances usability, while heated forceps holders and constant-temperature trays facilitate wax removal and mold reuse. Ideal for clinical, research, and diagnostic labs.
Features of AEC380 Tissue Embedding Center
  • Easy to learn user interface with smart color touch screen.
  • To meet high embedding work demand, the embedding platform can be arranged at both right and left sides with performance controlled separately, and process embedding work simultaneously.
  • It adopts six heating ways and a precise temperature control system.
  • The embedding module, cold spot, and paraffin trimmer are integrated.
  • The paraffin flow can be released manually or by foot switch through an Electromagnetic valve.
  • Forceps holder with constant temperature heating to have the residual wax drained automatically, effectively removes the paraffin adhering on the forcep tips.
  • Embedding mold tray with a constant temperature helps to remove the wax adhering in the embedding mold, which facilitates the recycling of the embedding mold.
  • The brightness of LED lights can be freely adjusted according to desired needs.
  • The magnifier with a metal hose can be flexibly adjusted to the desired positions.
  • Safe to work with. The use of non-metallic materials for areas in contact with hands avoids any discomfort caused by heating during embedding.
Specifications of AEC380 Tissue Embedding Center
Combination 1: paraffin dispenser connects to one embedding platform
Capacity of tissue tray 2 baskets( 100 cassettes/basket)
Capacity of the embedding mold tray 100 pcs
Paraffin reservoir 7 L
Temperature range Paraffin reservoir ambient~90℃
Basket tray ambient~90℃
Working area ambient~90℃
Forceps holder 65℃ constantly
Cold spot ambient~ -5℃
Embedding mold tray ambient~90℃
Power 1350VA
Voltage 220V±10% 50Hz
Dimensions 1260mm X640mm X520mm(W*D*H)
Combination 2: Two embedding platforms are placed on the right and left sides of the paraffin dispenser
Capacity of tissue tray 4 baskets( 100 cassettes/basket)
Capacity of embedding mold tray 200 pcs
Paraffin reservoir 7 L
Temperature range Paraffin reservoir ambient~90℃
Basket tray ambient~90℃
Working area ambient~90℃
Forceps holder 65℃ constantly
Cold spot ambient~ -5℃
Embedding mold tray ambient~90℃
5.Power 2220VA
6.Voltage 220V±10% 50Hz
7.Dimensions 2220mm X640mm X520mm(W*D*H)
This mechanical microtome enables hand-driven sectioning of tissue blocks by rotating the handwheel to advance the specimen toward a blade. It offers adjustable section thickness from very thin (microns) to thicker cuts, supports both low and high-profile disposable blades, and includes built-in safety and ergonomic design features. It is widely used in clinical pathology, research histology, veterinary labs, and teaching facilities to prepare tissue sections that can be stained and analyzed for disease diagnosis or scientific study.
Features of AMR 400 Manual Rotary Microtome
  • Spacious section waste tray
  • Ergo-handwheel  handle
  • Convenient storage area on top of the instrument
  • Disposable blade holder with integrated safety finger protection guard
  • Two handwheel locks: the handwheel can be locked at any position
  • Distortion-resistant  base plate  ensures  optimum overall stability
  • Both low & high-profile disposable blades are usable
  • Two  types  of specimen clamp: standard specimen clamp  and“C” type specimen clamp
  • Retraction  function:approx 220μm,could be deactivated
  • Extremely smooth-running force  compensation system
Specifications of AMR 400 Manual Rotary Microtome
  • Section thickness setting: Oμm~60μm adjustableOμm~2μm, in 0.5μm  increments;2μm~10μm, in 1μm   increments; 10μm~20μm, in 2μm  increments; 20μm~60μm, in 5μm increments;
  • Trimming thickness:10,50μm  adjustable
  • Retraction range:220 μm, could be deactivated
  • Maximum specimen size:40×50×30 mm or standard cassette
  • Specimen vertical stroke:59  mm
  • Specimen horizontal stroke:28  mm
  • Specimen holder adjusted system: Horizontal  orientation:±8°
  •                                                                         Vertical orientation:±8°
  • Blades  holder  base  repositioning(left-right):50mm
  • Advanced feed  by rotating the left-hand wheel a circle around:0.275mm
  • Dimensions: Width: 417 mm(276mm without handwheel)
Depth:525 mm Height:280 mm  
Weight130 kgN/AN/A260 kgN/AN/A
Dimensions80.5 × 71.5 × 11.9 cmN/AN/A188 × 98 × 221 cm126.0 × 64.0 × 52.0 cm52.5 × 41.7 × 28.0 cm
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Weight 130 kg
Dimensions 80.5 × 71.5 × 11.9 cm
Weight 260 kg
Dimensions 188 × 98 × 221 cm
Dimensions 126.0 × 64.0 × 52.0 cm
Dimensions 52.5 × 41.7 × 28.0 cm
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