Paraffin Block Trimmer
Price: $25,800
The Paraffin Block Trimmer ( generally called Wax Trimmer, Paraffin
Trimmer, Wax Remover, Paraffin Remover, Dewaxer etc) is one of the
histology equipment using for the research.
The Paraffin Block Trimmer enables the researchers to trim the
paraffin blocks automatically. This instrument removes only paraffin
residues around the paraffin blocks without damage to the tissue
samples or the plastic cassette.
When users load the paraffin blocks finished the embedding process,
the blocks moves to trim the paraffin residues into the instrument
and the trimmed block is discharged from the outlet of the
instrument.
Eventually, this instrument also enables to save the research time
and to prevent the users from any injuries caused by the
conventional trimming way.
Features
1) Save time and labor of researchers
2) Protect researchers from physical damages by conventional
trimming tools like razor.
3) Max. 800 paraffin blocks can be trimmed in an hour.
4) Semipermanant life time of trimming modules (Cutting blade
replacement is unnecessary)
5) Check trimmed block quantity on the LCD Panel.
6) LCD Panel shows the status of trimming process
7) Suitable for various kinds of embedding cassettes.
How to
Use
1. Check the power line connection . Turn on the main
power switch located
at the bottom of left side. Then “Stand by / Press START” will
appear on the LCD display.
2. Press Start button
to initialize the trimmer. Then “UNITMA CO., LTD. / Initializing…”
will appear on LCD display shortly, followed by “Stand by / Pls load
blocks”.
3. Press Pause button
and load paraffin blocks on
the tray #2
4.Press Start to
start trimming.
5. When the conveyor belt is moving, continue to load blocks on
the tray #1 to
trim other blocks. Then, “Running / Block count: xx” will appear in
the LCD panel. Trimmed blocks will come out of the outlet on the
front of the trimmer.
With the sensors in the tray #2, the trimmer can recognize the block
and its direction. When there is no block on the tray #2, the
trimmer will trim the previously loaded blocks and stop.
In order to continue trimming when the previously loaded blocks were
trimmed completely and the trimmer stopped, pressPause and
load a block on
the tray #2, then
press Start, and
then, continue to load blocks
only on
the tray #1 afterward.
6. When the required blocks are finished, turn the
main switch off.
Paraffin Blocks
(Before Trimming)
• In case of the temporary stop required, press Pause button.
When the user wants to start trimming again, load a block on
the tray #2 ,
and press Start button.
Continue to load blocks only on
the tray #1 afterward.
(step 3~5)
• In case of emergencies, press Emergency button.
Then the trimmer will stop instantly.
When the problem is solved, restart the trimmer by turning Emergency button
clockwise. To restart trimming, follow the same steps as the power
of trimmer is first turned on (step 1~5)
• in case which a block is loaded in the improper direction on the
tray, short beeps will repeat and the trimmer will stop with showing
“ Stand
by / Change direction ”
on LCD display.
Please change the direction of the block and load it again to
continue trimming.
• When the conveyor belt or the trimming module is jammed by the
deviated blocks from the tray or other foreign materials. ”Check
Trimmer / Remove Block ”
will appear on the LCD display with the long beeps repeatedly.
Please open the front door and clear the trouble.
• When the trash box is full of the paraffin debris, three short
beeps will repeat and “ Clean
Trash box ”
will appear. Then, please take the trash box out and empty it.
Specification
List |
Description |
Nominal
Power supply voltages |
Switchable
Voltage (100 to 240 V) |
Nominal
supply current |
4.5 A @ 30V |
Nominal
frequency |
50 / 60 Hz |
Weight
(net) |
50 kg |
Max Size (W
x D x H) |
725 x 325 x
470 mm |
Operating
temperature range |
Room
temperature |
Transportation/storage temperature range |
Room
temperature |
Relative
humidity |
Max. 80%
non-condensing |
Humidity
during transportation/storage |
< 80% |
Operating
control SW |
MICOM (PIC)
type |
Monitor |
LCD panel
(70 x 25mm), Dot Matrix type |
Trimming
capacity |
about 800
blocks per hour |
Operating
environment |
Indoor use
only |
Main
voltage fluctuation |
100V to
240V 10% |
Certification / Approval |
ISO / CE /
FCC |