Embedding Rings/Capsules Simport, Tissue Capsules These capsules are suitable for holding tissue samples during processing. The lids have a frosted writeon area for sample identification and an open mesh area to facilitate fluid exchange. The whole surface of the base is also an open mesh. The lid snaps securely on the base, eliminating the risk of tissue loss during processing. Manufactured from polypropylene. Cat. No. Description Dimensions (diaxh), mm Colour Pack Price 236-400 Tissue capsule 28x5 White 1000 POA 236-401 Tissue capsule 38x10 White 1000 POA Simport, Embedding Rings Embedding rings are suitable for holding and identifying tissue sample blocks and fit well in microtome chuck adaptors. The etched writing surface on the ring is marked with an identification number and placed on top of the sample block. Additional paraffin is poured into the base mould to cement the ring onto the tissue block. The embedding ring securely holds the tissue sample in the microtome chuck adaptor for sectioning and then identifies the sample while in storage. Manufactured from high impact polystyrene. Each pack contains 4 dispenser boxes of 250 rings. Cat. No. Description Colour Pack Price 236-402 Embedding ring White 4x250 POA 236-403 Embedding ring Pink 4x250 POA 236-404 Embedding ring Green 4x250 POA 236-405 Embedding ring Yellow 4x250 POA 236-406 Embedding ring Blue 4x250 POA 236-400 236-405 236-406 236-402 Simport, Embedding Cassettes Disposable plastic tissue cassettes are suitable for holding and identifying tissue samples in processing, embedding and sectioning procedures. The cassettes fit securely in microtome chuck adaptors. They are moulded from a high density polymer that is totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. These cassettes accept standard metal lids and will keep specimens in complete safety during processing. The slanted writing surface enables sample identification throughout all stages of embedding and afterwards during archiving. Each pack contains 3 dispenser boxes of 500 cassettes. Cat. No. Description Colour Pack Price 236-407 Embedding cassette Clear 3x500 POA 236-408 Embedding cassette White 3x500 POA 236-409 Embedding cassette Pink 3x500 POA 236-410 Embedding cassette Green 3x500 POA 236-411 Embedding cassette Yellow 3x500 POA 236-412 Embedding cassette Blue 3x500 POA 236-413 Embedding cassette Peach 3x500 POA 236-414 Embedding cassette Tan 3x500 POA 236-415 Embedding cassette Grey 3x500 POA 236-416 Embedding cassette Lilac 3x500 POA 236-417 Embedding cassette Orange 3x500 POA 236-418 Embedding cassette Aqua 3x500 POA 236-407 to 236-418 229-132 Embedding Cassettes These polypropylene disposable histology cassettes are used for embedding, sectioning and storage. They are resistant to microwaves, solvents, heat and decalsifying agents. The efficient flow-through slots maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage. The lids snap securely in place and can be opened and closed as often as necessary. Cat. No. Description Pack Price 229-132 Embedding cassettes 100 POA Simport, Metal Lids for Embedding Cassettes Standard reusable metal process covers, suitable for standard embedding cassettes. These keep specimens in complete safety during processing. Cat. No. Description Pack Price 236-419 Metal lid for embedding cassettes 25 POA 236-419 467
Tissue Embedding Cassettes 236-424 236-428 236-430 236-441 236-432 236-443 236-445 236-452 236-461 236-462 236-463 236-434 Simport, Histosette I Embedding Cassettes Disposable plastic cassettes to hold tissue specimens during the embedding process, as well as in the storage file. Moulded from a special high density acetyl polymer they keep specimens submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. The efficient flow-through slots maximise fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage. They have one-piece integral lids, which eliminate the need for separate metal lids. These snap off lids can easily be removed, slid forward and securely locked into the bases. They can then be opened and closed as often as necessary and will always securely re-lock without danger of specimen loss. There are large labelling areas on three sides of the cassette for clear identification. There are 4 different models to suit specific requirements. Each pack contains 3 dispenser boxes of 500 cassettes. Histosette I Tissue Processing Cassettes with 30 angle writing surface These cassettes have an anterior writing surface at a 30 angle and has efficient flow through slots. Histosette I Biopsy Processing Cassettes with 30 angle writing surface These also have an anterior writing surface at a 30 angle and are specially designed to hold biopsy specimens with 1mm square openings. Histosette I Tissue Processing Cassettes with 45 angle writing surface These cassettes have an anterior writing surface at a 45 angle, which makes them suitable for some models of cassette labelling instruments, and has efficient flow through slots. Histosette I Biopsy Processing Cassettes with 45 angle writing surface These also have an anterior writing surface at a 45 angle, which makes them suitable for some models of cassette labelling instruments, and are specially designed to hold biopsy specimens with 1mm square openings. Histosette I Tissue Processing Cassettes with 30 angle writing surface 236-420 White 3x500 POA 236-426 Tan 3x500 POA 236-421 Pink 3x500 POA 236-427 Grey 3x500 POA 236-422 Green 3x500 POA 236-428 Lilac 3x500 POA 236-423 Yellow 3x500 POA 236-429 Orange 3x500 POA 236-424 Blue 3x500 POA 236-430 Aqua 3x500 POA 236-425 Peach 3x500 POA Histosette I Biopsy Processing Cassettes with 30 angle writing surface 236-431 White 3x500 POA 236-437 Tan 3x500 POA 236-432 Pink 3x500 POA 236-438 Grey 3x500 POA 236-433 Green 3x500 POA 236-439 Lilac 3x500 POA 236-434 Yellow 3x500 POA 236-440 Orange 3x500 POA 236-435 Blue 3x500 POA 236-441 Aqua 3x500 POA 236-436 Peach 3x500 POA Histosette I Tissue Processing Cassettes with 45 angle writing surface 236-442 White 3x500 POA 236-448 Tan 3x500 POA 236-443 Pink 3x500 POA 236-449 Grey 3x500 POA 236-444 Green 3x500 POA 236-450 Lilac 3x500 POA 236-445 Yellow 3x500 POA 236-451 Orange 3x500 POA 236-446 Blue 3x500 POA 236-452 Aqua 3x500 POA 236-447 Peach 3x500 POA Histosette I Biopsy Processing Cassettes with 45 angle writing surface 236-453 White 3x500 POA 236-459 Tan 3x500 POA 236-454 Pink 3x500 POA 236-460 Grey 3x500 POA 236-455 Green 3x500 POA 236-461 Lilac 3x500 POA 236-456 Yellow 3x500 POA 236-462 Orange 3x500 POA 236-457 Blue 3x500 POA 236-463 Aqua 3x500 POA 236-458 Peach 3x500 POA 468
Tissue Embedding Cassettes Simport, Histosette II Embedding Cassettes Disposable plastic cassettes to hold tissue specimens during the embedding process, as well as in the storage file. Moulded from a special high density acetyl polymer they keep specimens submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. The efficient flow-through slots maximise fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage. They have one-piece integral lids, which eliminate the need for separate metal lids. These lids feature a unique front hinge that enables single handed cassette manipulation. They can then be opened and closed as often as necessary and will always securely re-lock without danger of specimen loss. There are large labelling areas on three sides of the cassette for clear identification. The anterior writing area is slanted at a 45 angle, which makes these suitable for many models of cassette labelling instruments. Histosette II cassettes are available for tissue processing or biopsy processing, with efficient flowthrough slots or 1mm square openings respectively. They are also supplied with either attached lids in packs of 3 dispenser boxes of 500 cassettes or with their lids separate in packs of 2 dispenser boxes of 500 cassettes with 1 dispenser box of 100 covers. Having the lids supplied separately makes these more suitable for cassette labelling instruments. 236-469 236-467 236-468 236-484 236-465 Histosette II Tissue Processing Cassettes with attached lids 236-464 White 3x500 POA 236-470 Tan 3x500 POA 236-465 Pink 3x500 POA 236-471 Grey 3x500 POA 236-466 Green 3x500 POA 236-472 Lilac 3x500 POA 236-467 Yellow 3x500 POA 236-473 Orange 3x500 POA 236-468 Blue 3x500 POA 236-474 Aqua 3x500 POA 236-469 Peach 3x500 POA Histosette II Biopsy Processing Cassettes with attached lids 236-475 White 3x500 POA 236-481 Tan 3x500 POA 236-476 Pink 3x500 POA 236-482 Grey 3x500 POA 236-477 Green 3x500 POA 236-483 Lilac 3x500 POA 236-478 Yellow 3x500 POA 236-484 Orange 3x500 POA 236-479 Blue 3x500 POA 236-485 Aqua 3x500 POA 236-480 Peach 3x500 POA Histosette II Tissue Processing Cassettes with lids packaged separately 236-486 White 2x500 POA 236-492 Tan 2x500 POA 236-487 Pink 2x500 POA 236-493 Grey 2x500 POA 236-488 Green 2x500 POA 236-494 Lilac 2x500 POA 236-489 Yellow 2x500 POA 236-495 Orange 2x500 POA 236-490 Blue 2x500 POA 236-496 Aqua 2x500 POA 236-491 Peach 2x500 POA Histosette II Biopsy Processing Cassettes with lids packaged separately 236-497 White 2x500 POA 236-503 Tan 2x500 POA 236-498 Pink 2x500 POA 236-504 Grey 2x500 POA 236-499 Green 2x500 POA 236-505 Lilac 2x500 POA 236-500 Yellow 2x500 POA 236-506 Orange 2x500 POA 236-501 Blue 2x500 POA 236-507 Aqua 2x500 POA 236-502 Peach 2x500 POA 236-478 236-477 236-479 236-487 236-488 236-492 236-501 236-498 236-506 469
Biopsy Embedding Cassettes 236-522 236-512 Simport, Microsette I Biopsy Processing Embedding Cassettes Biopsy pads are no longer needed with these innovative disposable plastic biopsy cassettes. With 3000 mesh holes of only 0.26mm diameter they are even suitable for needle biopsies, while still allowing for maximum fluid exchange and drainage. Moulded from a special high density acetyl polymer they keep specimens submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. They have air vents that allow more efficient filling with paraffin, and have one-piece integral lids, which eliminate the need for separate metal lids. They can be opened and closed as often as necessary and will always securely re-lock without danger of specimen loss. There are large labelling areas on three sides of the cassette for clear identification. The anterior writing area is slanted at a 45 angle, which makes these suitable for many models of cassette labelling instruments. 236-516 Microsette I cassettes are available with either one large compartment of 25x30mm or with 6 numbered compartments of 12x7mm. Supplied in packs of 4 dispenser boxes of 250 cassettes with covers assembled. Microsette I Biopsy Processing Cassettes with Single Compartments 236-508 White 4x250 POA 236-514 Tan 4x250 POA 236-509 Pink 4x250 POA 236-515 Grey 4x250 POA 236-510 Green 4x250 POA 236-516 Lilac 4x250 POA 236-511 Yellow 4x250 POA 236-517 Orange 4x250 POA 236-512 Blue 4x250 POA 236-518 Aqua 4x250 POA 236-513 Peach 4x250 POA Microsette I Biopsy Processing Cassettes with Six Compartments 236-519 White 4x250 POA 236-525 Tan 4x250 POA 236-520 Pink 4x250 POA 236-526 Grey 4x250 POA 236-521 Green 4x250 POA 236-527 Lilac 4x250 POA 236-522 Yellow 4x250 POA 236-528 Orange 4x250 POA 236-523 Blue 4x250 POA 236-529 Aqua 4x250 POA 236-524 Peach 4x250 POA Simport, Microsette II Biopsy Processing Embedding Cassettes 236-520 236-530 With 1676 square openings of 0.38mm diameter, these disposable plastic biopsy cassettes offer the optimum fluid exchange without having to use biopsy pads. They are even suitable for needle biopsies. The large anterior and posterior slots in both the cassette and the cover ensure that the cassette will sink rapidly. Moulded from a special high density acetyl polymer they keep specimens submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. The one-piece integral lids do not protrude above the cassette, which saves space, allowing more cassettes to be stacked in automatic labelling machines and tissue processors. There are large labelling areas on three sides of the cassette for clear identification. The anterior writing area is slanted at a 45 angle, which makes these suitable for many models of cassette labelling instruments. Microsette II are available with either one large compartment of 27x30mm or with 4 numbered compartments of 13x7mm. Supplied in packs of 4 dispenser boxes of 250 cassettes with covers closed. Microsette II Biopsy Processing Cassettes with Single Compartments 236-530 White 4x250 POA 236-536 Tan 4x250 POA 236-531 Pink 4x250 POA 236-537 Grey 4x250 POA 236-532 Green 4x250 POA 236-538 Lilac 4x250 POA 236-533 Yellow 4x250 POA 236-539 Orange 4x250 POA 236-534 Blue 4x250 POA 236-540 Aqua 4x250 POA 236-535 Peach 4x250 POA 236-541 Microsette II Biopsy Processing Cassettes with Four Compartments 236-541 White 4x250 POA 236-547 Tan 4x250 POA 236-542 Pink 4x250 POA 236-548 Grey 4x250 POA 236-543 Green 4x250 POA 236-549 Lilac 4x250 POA 236-544 Yellow 4x250 POA 236-550 Orange 4x250 POA 236-545 Blue 4x250 POA 236-551 Aqua 4x250 POA 236-546 Peach 4x250 POA 470
Embedding Cassette Stacks Simport, EZ-LOAD Histosette II Embedding Cassette Stacks These stacks of cassettes allow you to load the MicroWriter and Shur/Mark cassette labelling instruments in one simple operation. Simply load a stack into the hopper, cut and remove the holding tie and you are ready for printing. Each stack contains 50 Histosette II cassettes. These disposable plastic cassettes, moulded from a special high density acetyl polymer, keep specimens submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. The efficient flow-through slots maximise fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage. EZ-LOAD Histosette II cassettes are available as standard tissue processing cassettes or as biopsy processing cassettes with 1mm square openings. They have large labelling areas on three sides of the cassette for clear identification. The anterior writing area is slanted at a 45 angle, which makes these suitable for many models of cassette labelling instruments. Lids are supplied separately and you can choose either one-piece disposable plastic lids, which can be opened and closed as often as necessary and always re-lock securely, or standard re-usable metal lids, which fit both tissue and biopsy processing cassettes. Each cassette pack contains a total of 2000 cassettes in 2 boxes of 20 stacks of 50 cassettes. EZ-LOAD Histosette II Tissue Processing Cassette Stacks 236-552 236-572 236-552 White 2000 POA 236-558 Tan 2000 POA 236-553 Pink 2000 POA 236-559 Grey 2000 POA 236-554 Green 2000 POA 236-560 Lilac 2000 POA 236-555 Yellow 2000 POA 236-561 Orange 2000 POA 236-556 Blue 2000 POA 236-562 Aqua 2000 POA 236-557 Peach 2000 POA Plastic Lids for EZ-LOAD Histosette II Tissue Cassettes 236-563 White 2000 POA 236-569 Tan 2000 POA 236-564 Pink 2000 POA 236-570 Grey 2000 POA 236-565 Green 2000 POA 236-571 Lilac 2000 POA 236-566 Yellow 2000 POA 236-572 Orange 2000 POA 236-567 Blue 2000 POA 236-573 Aqua 2000 POA 236-568 Peach 2000 POA EZ-LOAD Histosette II Biopsy Processing Cassette Stacks 236-574 White 2000 POA 236-580 Tan 2000 POA 236-575 Pink 2000 POA 236-581 Grey 2000 POA 236-576 Green 2000 POA 236-582 Lilac 2000 POA 236-577 Yellow 2000 POA 236-583 Orange 2000 POA 236-578 Blue 2000 POA 236-584 Aqua 2000 POA 236-579 Peach 2000 POA Plastic Lids for EZ-LOAD Histosette II Biopsy Processing Cassettes 236-585 White 2000 POA 236-591 Tan 2000 POA 236-586 Pink 2000 POA 236-592 Grey 2000 POA 236-587 Green 2000 POA 236-593 Lilac 2000 POA 236-588 Yellow 2000 POA 236-594 Orange 2000 POA 236-589 Blue 2000 POA 236-595 Aqua 2000 POA 236-590 Peach 2000 POA Metal Lid for Histosette II Tissue and Biopsy Cassettes Cat. No. Description Pack Price 236-419 Metal lid for Histosette II tissue and biopsy cassettes 25 POA 236-587 236-561 236-576 236-553 with 236-419 471
Embedding Cassette Stacks 236-598 236-596 Simport, EZ-LOAD Histosette II Embedding Cassettes in Plastic Sleeves 236-597 These cassettes are stacked in plastic sleeves, enabling them to be easily loaded into cassette labelling instruments with hoppers that accept plastic sleeves. Simply load the cassette sleeve into the hopper and you are ready for printing. Each sleeve contains 75 Histosette II cassettes. These disposable plastic cassettes, moulded from a special high density acetyl polymer, keep specimens submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. The efficient flow-through slots maximise fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage. EZ-LOAD Histosette II cassettes are available as standard tissue processing cassettes or as biopsy processing cassettes with 1mm square openings. They have large labelling areas on three sides of the cassette for clear identification. The anterior writing area is slanted at a 45 angle, which makes these suitable for many models of cassette labelling instruments. They are supplied with one-piece plastic lids, which can be opened and closed as often as necessary and will always securely re-lock without danger of specimen loss. Each pack contains 10 sleeves of 75 cassettes with 750 covers. 236-605 EZ-LOAD Histosette II Tissue Processing Cassette Sleeves 236-596 White 750 POA 236-602 Tan 750 POA 236-597 Pink 750 POA 236-603 Grey 750 POA 236-598 Green 750 POA 236-604 Lilac 750 POA 236-599 Yellow 750 POA 236-605 Orange 750 POA 236-600 Blue 750 POA 236-606 Aqua 750 POA 236-601 Peach 750 POA EZ-LOAD Histosette II Biopsy Processing Cassette Sleeves 236-607 White 750 POA 236-613 Tan 750 POA 236-608 Pink 750 POA 236-614 Grey 750 POA 236-609 Green 750 POA 236-615 Lilac 750 POA 236-610 Yellow 750 POA 236-616 Orange 750 POA 236-611 Blue 750 POA 236-617 Aqua 750 POA 236-612 Peach 750 POA 236-609 Simport, Macrosette Embedding Cassettes Disposable plastic cassettes that are deeper than standard cassettes, so suitable for holding larger tissue specimens during the embedding process, as well as in the storage file. Moulded from a special high density acetyl polymer they keep specimens submerged in liquid and are totally resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents. The efficient flow-through slots maximise fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage. They have one-piece integral lids, which eliminate the need for separate metal lids. These lids feature a front hinge that enables single handed cassette manipulation. They can then be opened and closed as often as necessary and will always securely re-lock without danger of specimen loss. There are large labelling areas on three sides of the cassette for clear identification. The anterior writing area is slanted at a 45 angle, which makes these suitable for many models of cassette labelling instruments. Supplied in packs of 3 dispenser boxes of 250 cassettes with attached lids. 236-618 Cat. No. Description Colour Pack Price 236-618 Macrosette embedding cassettes White 750 POA 472
Accessories Simport, Base Moulds These disposable base moulds are strong enough to be re-used but are inexpensive enough to be discarded after use, providing ease and convenience of use. They are manufactured from a specially formulated plastic material that offers excellent thermal exchange. They have a smooth interior finish and rounded corners, facilitating specimen removal. They are available in the same variety of sizes as standard metal moulds so can be used with the same styles of cassettes and embedding rings. A deep base mould is also available for use with the Macrosette embedding cassettes for larger specimens. This is similar to the standard versions above, only deeper, and has a capacity of 5ml. It will resist temperatures from -80 to +60 C. It is not suitable for use with xylene or acetone. 236-620 to 236-624 Standard Base Moulds Cat. No. Description Dimensions (lxwxd) Pack Price 236-620 Standard base mould 7x7x5 1000 POA 236-621 Standard base mould 15x15x5 1000 POA 236-622 Standard base mould 24x24x5 1000 POA 236-623 Standard base mould 30x24x5 1000 POA 236-624 Standard base mould 37x24x5 1000 POA Deep Base Mould for Macrosette cassettes Cat. No. Description Dimensions (lxwxd) Pack Price 236-619 Deep base mould 37x24x10 500 POA 236-619 Simport, Biopsy Foam Pads Foam pads are used to hold biopsies in place and prevent them from being lost during processing. Biopsy samples are sandwiched between two foam pads and are placed either in tissue capsules or cassettes with metal or plastic lids. These are made of 30 PPI cellular polyester urethane foam that is always verified for consistency throughout in order to achieve optimum solvent flow. They will resist temperatures from -40 to +100 C. Each pack contains 10 boxes of 1000 foam pads. 236-625 236-627 Cat. No. Description For use with Dimensions, mm Pack Price 236-625 Rectangular foam pads Cassettes 30x25x2 10,000 POA 236-626 Circular foam pads Small capsules 25x2 10,000 POA 236-627 Circular foam pads Large capsules 35x2 10,000 POA Simport, Modular Storage Drawers A range of storage drawers for the storage and identification of up to 165 embedding rings or 250 cassettes. Stackable and long term storage versions are available. The stackable drawers are made of high impact polystyrene (HIPS), with interlocking ridges on the top and bottom. They are available with or with out embedding rings and cassettes. The long term storage drawers are made of durable, waterproof, heavy-duty cardboard. Labels are provided with each drawer for the recording of specimen number, date and type of specimens. Dimensions (lxwxd), mm: 405x230x51 Cat. No. Description Supplied With Pack Price 236-633 Long term storage drawers 12 POA 236-628 Stackable storage drawers 6 POA 236-629 Stackable storage drawers 1000 embedding rings (236-402) 6 POA 236-630 Stackable storage drawers 1500 embedding cassettes (236-408) 6 POA 236-631 Stackable storage drawers 1500 Histosette I cassettes (236-420) 6 POA 236-632 Stackable storage drawers 1500 Histosette II cassettes (236-464) 6 POA 236-626 236-632 236-634 to 236-636 Simport, Tissue Cryogenic Moulds These PVC moulds are available in three different sizes to accept various sizes of specimens. They are supplied with a quantity of disposable stabilising bases. Ideal for specimen orientation. Cat. No. Description Shape Dimensions, mm Pack Price 236-634 Standard tissue cryogenic mould Oval 21x26x5 500 POA 236-635 Intermediate tissue cryogenic mould Round 17x5 500 POA 236-636 Biopsy tissue cryogenic mould Round 13x5 500 POA 473