Cryostats and Accessories

Cryostats and Accessories
Instruments used to cut histology slides and/or maintain low temperatures of samples or devices mounted within them. Products also include cryostat accessories and replacement parts such as specimen chucks, freezing sprays, and blade carriers.
Cryostats are typically located in the surgical area of a healthcare facility to allow for immediate examination of tissue pathology, usually during surgical procedures. The examination of tissue during a surgical procedure helps the surgeon determine whether additional tissue should be removed or further surgery is required.
Cryostats operate like microtomes for tissue sectioning, but the tissue is not processed chemically to prepare it for sectioning. Instead, freezing makes the tissue solid enough to be sliced. Excess tissue from the frozen section sample is then sent to the histology laboratory for chemical tissue processing, sectioning, staining, and more extensive evaluation by a pathologist.
The excised tissue is embedded in frozen section media for faster freezing and to create a bond between the tissue and the specimen stage or specimen chuck that holds it. The media also helps reduce tissue curling and artifacts from ice formation.
Cryostats may be electrical or, less commonly, use liquid nitrogen or helium to rapidly freeze the tissue specimens. Although more frequently used in healthcare, cryostats may also be used in research settings.
Current models may also feature:
- Automatic UV disinfection
- Motorized handwheel
- Peltier temperature controls
- Multiple freezing stations
- Touchscreen operation
- Ergonomic design
- Emergency stop via foot pedal or control panel
- Debris removal systems
Additional cryostat accessories and replacement cryostat parts and blades are also available
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Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX50 Cryostat With Blade Carrier
Manual cryostat designed to accommodate the needs of the routine clinical laboratory by offering a form-fitting ergonomic design, with optional height adjustment, vacutome and cold D disinfection.
Product Type | Cryostat with Carrier |
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Epredia™ Microm HM525 NX Cryostat
A high performance routine cryostat with intuitive software and touchscreen for simple, efficient operation
Electrical Requirements | 115 V 60 Hz |
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Epredia™ HM525 NX Cryostat, HM525 NX, 115V 60Hz
Deliver high quality routine results comfortably and efficiently with the Epredia™ Microm HM525 NX Cryostat, a high performance routine cryostat.
Height (Metric) | 1150 mm |
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Depth (English) | 25.19 in. |
Chamber Temperature | -35°C +/-3°C Max. at +20°C Room Temperature |
Trim Section Resolution | 5 to 30μm in 5μm steps; 30 to 100μm in 10μm steps; 100 to 200μm in 20μm steps; 200 to 500μm in 50μm steps |
Depth (Metric) | 760 mm |
Defrost | Programmed/Immediate |
Weight (English) | 315.2 lb. |
Certifications/Compliance | CSA, CE |
Weight (Metric) | 143 kg |
Height (English) | 45.3 in. |
Sectioning Range | 5 to 500μm |
Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX70 Cryostat
Accommodate the needs of both research and clinical laboratories with the Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX70.
Width (English) | 29.7 in. |
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Chamber Temperature | -60°C Max. |
Cutting Window | Manually adjusted to specimen size |
Width (Metric) | 75.5 cm |
Includes | All standard features: electronic height adjustment, Rapid Response Temperature Control, multi-axis specimen orientation, motorized sectioning, specimen retraction, form-fitting design |
Lighting | LED |
Defrost | Programmed/Immediate |
Fine Section Resolution | 0.5 to 5μm in 0.5μm steps; 5 to 10μm in 1μm steps; 10 to 20μm in 2μm steps; 20 to 50μm in 5μm steps; 50 to 100μm in 10μm steps |
Specimen Orientation | x- and y-axes universal 7° with zero positioning; z-axis up to 360° |
Certifications/Compliance | Certificate of Hygiene, CE Marked |
Vertical Cutting Stroke | 64 mm |
Weight (Metric) | 200 kg |
Height (English) | 32.3 to 44.0 in. |
Height (Metric) | 82 to 112 cm |
Specimen Approach Manual | 3 mm/sec. max. (variable speed by joystick control) |
Depth (English) | 39.4 in. |
Cutting Speed | 0 to 256 mm/sec. |
Sectioning Range | 0.5 to 100μm (Fine Section), 5 to 500μm (Trim Section) |
Horizontal Specimen Movement | 48 mm |
Clearance Angle Adjustment | Disposable blade carrier 8 to 16° |
Specimen Retraction | 20 μm |
Trim Section Resolution | 0.5 to 5μm in 0.5μm steps, 5 to 10μm in 1μm steps, 10 to 20μm in 2μm steps, 20 to 50μm in 5μm steps, 50 to 100μm in 10μm steps |
Depth (Metric) | 100 cm |
Weight (English) | 440 lb. |
Cutting Drive | Manual and motorized, electronically controlled |
Specimen Temperature Control | -50°C to +10°C at +20°C Room Temperature (decrease 0.7°C/1°C room temp. increase) |
Coarse Feed | Motorized (on/off) |
Knife Temperature Control | -35°C to -5°C at 20°C room temp. (decrease 0.5°C/1°C room temp. increase) |
Display | Integrated Color LCD Touchscreen |
Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX50 Cryostat
Manual cryostat designed to accommodate the needs of the routine clinical laboratory by offering a form-fitting ergonomic design, with optional height adjustment, vacutome and cold D disinfection.
Height (Metric) | 82 to 112 cm |
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Depth (English) | 39.4 in. |
Width (English) | 29.7 in. |
Cutting Window | Manually adjusted to specimen size |
Width (Metric) | 75.5 cm |
Sectioning Range | 0.5 to 100μm (Fine Section), 5 to 500μm (Trim Section) |
Horizontal Specimen Movement | 48 mm |
Clearance Angle Adjustment | Disposable blade carrier 8 to 16° |
Specimen Retraction | 20 μm |
Trim Section Resolution | 5 to 30μm in 5μm steps; 30 to 100μm in 10μm steps; 100 to 200μm in 20μm steps; 200 to 500μm in 50μm steps |
Product Type | Cryostat |
Depth (Metric) | 100 cm |
Defrost | Programmed/Immediate |
Cryobar Cooling | -57°C ±3°C (-70.6°F +35.6° to -26.6°F) at +20°C/+58°F ambient |
Fine Section Resolution | 0.5 to 5μm in 0.5μm steps; 5 to 10μm in 1μm steps; 10 to 20μm in 2μm steps; 20 to 50μm in 5μm steps; 50 to 100μm in 10μm steps |
Specimen Orientation | y-axes 8° adjustable for increased stability; Z axis adjustable 360° |
Weight (English) | 440 lb. |
Cutting Drive | Manual |
Vertical Cutting Stroke | 64 mm |
Specimen Temperature Control | 43 ±2°C at +20°C Room Temperature |
Blade Holder Approach | Stepper motor controlled through simple touch screen display |
Coarse Feed | Motorized (on/off) |
Weight (Metric) | 200 kg |
Height (English) | 32.3 to 44.0 in. |
Knife Temperature Control | -27°C to -20°C ±2°C at +20° to +30°C Room Temperature |
Epredia™ Cryotome™ Cryostat Accessories, Camel Hair Brush
Enhance the operation of Cryotome™ FSE/FE/SME/E Cryostats with Epredia™ Cryotome™ Cryostat Accessories.

Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX50 and NX70 Accessories
Enhance operation of Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX50 and NX70 Cryostats with Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX50 and NX70 Accessories.

Epredia™ Specimen Stages for HM 520, 525, 550 and 560
Use Epredia™ Specimen Stages for Epredia HM 520, 525, 550 and 560 Series Cryostats.
Product Type | Specimen Stage |
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Epredia™ CryoStar™ NX70 Specimen Chucks
Choose between multiple available colors for Epredia™; CryoStar™ Cryostat Specimen Chucks.
Epredia™ Cytocool™ II, Aerosol Freezing Spray

Flash freeze tissue specimens in the cryostat with Cytocool™ II.

Epredia™ Microm™ Cryostats Heat Extractor
Use Epredia™ Microm™ Cryostats Heat Extractors with Epredia™ Cryostats.
Product Type | Heat Extractor |
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Mopec™ Specimen Chucks for CRYOSTAR Cryostats, 40 mm
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Specimen Chucks are available in multiple sizes and colors. Some chucks are also available in waffle pattern.
For Use With (Equipment) | CryoStar NX50 and NX70 |
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Material | Aluminum |
Mopec™ Specimen Chucks for CRYOSTAR Cryostats, 30 mm
Small and Specialty Supplier Partner
Small and/or specialty supplier based on Federal laws and SBA requirements.
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Small and/or specialty supplier based on Federal laws and SBA requirements.
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Specimen Chucks are available in multiple sizes and colors. Some chucks are also available in waffle pattern.
For Use With (Equipment) | CryoStar NX50 and NX70 |
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