- Thermo Scientific Shandon CryoStar NX50 HOVPD Cryostat Microtome (957130)
- Knife/Blade Holder Assembly
- x3 Specimen Discs
- Heat Extractor
- CryoStar NX70/NX50 Operator Guide
- Power Cable
- 90-Day Warranty
Option H - Height adjustment that raises and lowers the work area
Option O - Specimen cooling
Option V - Vacutome
Option P - Peltier cooling cryobar
Option D - Cold disinfection
After its initial disinfection and inspection, our technicians tested the Thermo Scientific Shandon CryoStar NX50 HOVPD cryostat microtome with the following results:
- Specimen cooling -40°C setpoint (manufacturer’s spec): PASSED
- Height adjustment: PASSED
- Peltier cooling: PASSED
- Vacutome: PASSED
- Inspected refrigeration lines.
- Flushed and filled tyfoxit fluid for specimen cooling.
- Tested nebulizer for disinfectant option.
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Manufacturer
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Model
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CryoStar NX50 HOVPD
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Ref. No.
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957130
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Serial No.
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S20010233
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Fine section thickness range
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0.5 - 100 µm
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Trimming thickness range
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5 - 500 µm
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Vertical specimen stroke
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64 mm (2.5 in)
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Horizontal knife movement
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48 mm (1.9 in)
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Specimen orientation
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x- and y- axes universal 8° with zero positioning; z-axis up to 360°
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Specimen retraction
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20 µm
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Specimen temperature control
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-43°C ±2°C (-45.4°F) at 20°C (68°F) ambient
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Cryobar cooling
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-57°C ±3°C (-70.6°F) at 20°C (68°F) ambient
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Cryochamber
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-25°C ±2°C (-13°F) at 20°C (68°F) ambient; continuously cooled
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Knife holder
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-27°C ±2°C (-16.6°F) at 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) ambient; continuously cooled
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Defrosting options
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Programmed / Immediate
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Certifications
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CSA, CE
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Power rating
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110-120V~, 60Hz, 10A
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Dimensions (W x D x H)
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33 x 38 x 43 to 54.5 in
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Weight
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441 lb (200 kg)
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