Thermo HM 550 Cryostat


Instrument Description

The Thermo HM 550 Cryostat is a research-grade instrument that incorporates many of the preferred features in an advanced cryostat. The features include: chamber cooling to -35℃, a peltier fast freezing station down to -60℃, and a 9 position quick freeze rail to -40℃.

Also features an automatic coarse feed advance in 2 directions with 3 speed selections. A zero positioning device for specimen orientation and quick-release mechanism for clamping chucks.

The Thermo HM 550 Cryostat also has 3 different cutting modes; a keyboard and display that intuitively guides the user through all operations; a drain system with containers for waste fluids. Section thickness can range from 1-100 µm and a trimming thickness range from 5-500 µm.

Optional motorized handwheel cutting and specimen cooling (Ask your sales representative if we have this model in stock)

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Low or high profile knife holder. Can be outfitted with optional screw down specimen clamp and/or non disposable steel knife holder.
Foot Pedal and Control Panel
Waste Tray
C.L. Sturky Demo Pack of high or low profile blades

Standard 12 months parts and labor warranty

Dimensions: 26′ width X 31′ length X 48′ height
Weight: 250 lbs

Our unique remanufacturing process combines our vast service knowledge, pride of craftsmanship and unprecedented attention to detail to construct the finest refurbished and remanufactured pathology instrumentation available in the market place. Each instrument includes:

  • All necessary parts replaced
  • Fully serviced
  • Calibration to factory specifications
  • Exceedingly durable and chemical resistant epoxy finishes.
  • Let us prove to you why our customer satisfaction rate is the highest in the industry.

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