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Roundfin RD-80 Tissue Floating Bath
Roundfin RD-80 Tissue Floating Bath
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Roundfin RD-80 Tissue Floating Bath

LED Touch Screen. Programmable ON/OFF. 0–70°C, ±1°C Precision. Low-Voltage LED Lamp. 2.5L. 8-Hole Mould.

The Roundfin RD-80 Tissue Floating Bath is a programmable histopathology water bath for tissue section flotation after microtomy, featuring an LED touch screen displaying all temperatures without scrolling, a 0°C–70°C temperature range with ±1°C precision, programmable ON/OFF control, a low-voltage LED lamp, 2.5L capacity, and an 8-hole drainage mould. Available through Medigear.uk.

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Lab, Pathology & Blood Bank
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The Roundfin RD-80 Tissue Floating Bath is a programmable histopathology tissue floating bath designed for comfortable and safe tissue section flotation following microtome cutting. It features an intuitive LED touch screen that allows users to view all temperature readings without scrolling, a fully programmable ON/OFF control for automatic system start and stop, a low-voltage safe LED lamp for comfortable specimen processing, and a large, well-drained mould with eight holes for easy access to drainage trays under all work areas. Medigear.uk supplies the RD-80 and can advise on configuration and installation.

Product dimensions are 322mm×340mm×166mm (L×W×H). Net weight is 8KGS. The temperature range is 0°C–70°C with a precision of ±1°C — a wide and precise range supporting tissue flotation across diverse tissue types, paraffin embedding media, and staining protocol requirements. Bath bowl dimensions are 210mm×170mm×55mm with a capacity of 2.5L, providing sufficient water volume for consistent section flotation across high-slide-volume working sessions. Voltage and frequency are AC 220V±10%, 50Hz±1Hz, with 110V available for custom orders. The instrument includes a bottom light for clear visual monitoring of floating sections during the flotation process.

Gross weight is 10kg. Package dimensions are 420mm×420mm×220mm. Certification covers CE. Warranty covers 1 year. Customisation is acceptable, including alternative voltage configurations for international deployment. All four key design features — the no-scroll LED touch screen, programmable ON/OFF control, low-voltage LED lamp, and 8-hole drainage mould — are directly targeted at the practical, safety, and ergonomic requirements of routine histopathology section flotation. We can provide the full specification and supply terms on request.

NHS histopathology departments, hospital diagnostic laboratories, and specialist pathology services that require a reliable, programmable tissue-floating bath for routine and specialist microtomy workflows are the primary procurement context for the Roundfin RD-80 Tissue Floating Bath. Following sectioning on a rotary microtome, tissue sections must be floated on warm water to remove compression artefacts and adhere correctly to microscopy slides — a critical step in producing diagnostic-quality histopathology slides. The RD-80's ±1°C temperature precision and 0–70°C range support consistent flotation across diverse tissue types and embedding media. Medigear.uk supplies the RD-80 and can provide NHS procurement documentation.

Immunohistochemistry laboratories, specialist staining services, and research histology units benefit from the RD-80's programmable ON/OFF function, enabling automatic system start and stop — supporting pre-heating before the working session and automatic shutdown at session end without requiring the operator to be present at instrument start-up. Medigear.uk can advise on RD-80 configuration for specialist laboratory settings.

Medical colleges, university histology departments, and training laboratories benefit from the RD-80's LED touch screen, which displays all temperature readings simultaneously without scrolling — providing trainees with clear, instant feedback on bath temperature during section flotation. The low-voltage LED lamp supports comfortable and safe specimen processing, and the 8-hole drainage mould provides easy access to drainage trays across all work positions. Medigear.uk can advise on procuring RD-80 for teaching settings.

Private pathology laboratories, veterinary diagnostic services, and research facilities that require a versatile tissue-floating bath will find the Roundfin RD-80 available through Medigear.uk. The 110V custom order option supports international deployment, and the acceptable customisation policy accommodates specific configuration requirements. Medigear.uk can discuss RD-80 supply terms on request.

LED Touch Screen — All Temperatures Visible Without Scrolling

The LED touch screen design ensures that all temperature readings are visible simultaneously, without requiring scrolling or menu navigation, allowing the operator to monitor bath temperature at a glance during section handling without touching or interacting with the screen. In a hands-occupied flotation workflow where the operator is simultaneously managing sections and slides, this no-scroll temperature visibility is a practical ergonomic advantage over instruments requiring screen interaction for temperature readout.

Programmable ON/OFF for Automatic System Control

The fully programmable ON/OFF control enables automatic system start and stop at any pre-set time, supporting timed pre-heating before the working session and automatic shutdown at session end. For histopathology departments with fixed morning start times, the programmable control eliminates the need for the operator to manually start the bath and wait for it to reach flotation temperature, ensuring the bath is ready for immediate use at the start of each session and conserving energy at the end of each session.

±1°C Temperature Precision Over 0–70°C Range

The ±1°C precision across the full 0–70°C operating range delivers consistent flotation conditions throughout the working session and across different tissue types, paraffin embedding media, and protocol requirements. Consistent bath temperature is directly relevant to section quality: temperature variation during a flotation session can cause differences in section quality between early and late slides in a batch, affecting staining quality and diagnostic interpretability.

Low-Voltage LED Lamp for Safe and Clear Illumination

The low-voltage LED bottom lamp provides bright, consistent illumination of floating sections while minimising electrical safety risk at the water surface — directly relevant for a water-based instrument where the operator's hands are regularly near the water surface during section retrieval. The bottom illumination creates clear contrast between floating tissue sections and the bath surface, supporting accurate section positioning before transfer to slides.

Eight-Hole Drainage Mould for Easy Maintenance

The large, well-drained mould with eight holes provides easy access to drainage trays under all work areas, enabling rapid bath draining and cleaning without lifting or repositioning the instrument. The eight-hole drainage pattern ensures access across the full bath work surface, minimising the routine maintenance time and effort associated with end-of-session cleaning in a high-throughput histopathology environment.

2.5L Capacity for Extended Working Sessions

The 2.5L bath bowl capacity supports continuous section flotation throughout a full working session without frequent water top-up, and the 210×170mm surface area accommodates simultaneous flotation of multiple sections from a single block before transfer to slides, supporting efficient workflow at the flotation stage without interruptions for water management.

Customisation, including 110V for International Use

The customisation-acceptable policy and 110V custom order option support international deployment and specific institutional configuration requirements beyond the standard 220V model. For procurement in 110V electrical environments or with specific configuration requirements, Medigear.uk can facilitate customisation discussions on request.

CE Certified for NHS and Institutional Procurement

CE certification supports NHS and institutional procurement governance requirements, and the 1-year warranty provides assurance coverage from the point of installation. Medigear.uk can provide CE certification documentation on request.

LED Touch Screen

All temperature readings are visible simultaneously without scrolling. Intuitive control panel with continuous temperature monitoring at a glance.

Programmable ON/OFF Control

Fully programmable automatic system start and stop. Pre-heat before the session starts; auto-shutdown at the end of the session.

Temperature Range: 0°C–70°C, ±1°C Precision

Wide range covers all standard tissue flotation temperatures. ±1°C precision for consistent section quality throughout the working session.

Low-Voltage LED Bottom Light

Safe illumination at the water surface. Bright, consistent visibility of floating sections for accurate transfer to slides.

8-Hole Drainage Mould

Easy access to drainage trays under all work areas. Simplified bath draining and cleaning between sessions.

Bath Capacity: 2.5L

210mm×170mm×55mm bath bowl. Sufficient volume for extended working sessions without frequent water top-up.

Product Dimensions: 322×340×166mm, 8KGS

Compact bench-top footprint suitable for placement adjacent to the microtome sectioning area.

Voltage: AC220V (110V Custom Option)

Standard 220V model. 110V available for custom international orders. Customisation acceptable.

Certification: CE, 1-Year Warranty

Medical device CE certification. Annual warranty with Medigear.uk supply and support.

Bottom Light Included

Built-in bottom illumination for clear visibility of floating sections. Supports accurate section positioning and transfer to slides.

Package Dimensions: 420×420×220mm, 10kg Gross

Secure plywood packaging for transport and delivery. Suitable for compact bench-top laboratory placement adjacent to the microtome.

Gross Weight: 10kg

Lightweight and easy to position on the histopathology bench. Suitable for placement close to the microtome sectioning area.

The Roundfin RD-80 Tissue Floating Bath is a programmable histopathology tissue floating bath suited to NHS histopathology departments, hospital diagnostic laboratories, immunohistochemistry services, university teaching laboratories, veterinary diagnostic services, and private pathology laboratories requiring precise, controllable tissue section flotation with LED touch screen display, programmable timed ON/OFF, low-voltage LED illumination, 2.5L bath capacity, 8-hole drainage mould access, and flexible international voltage options — across routine diagnostic, specialist, and research histopathology workflows. Its 0°C–70°C temperature range, ±1°C precision, CE certification, and 1-year warranty deliver a reliable, ergonomic, and practical tissue flotation solution. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, pricing, or expert procurement assistance.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.

A tissue floating bath — also called a histology water bath or section flotation bath — is used immediately after tissue sections are cut on a microtome. Freshly cut sections have compression wrinkles that must be removed before they can be mounted on a microscopy slide for staining and diagnosis. Floating the sections on warm water allows them to expand and flatten, after which they are picked up onto slides. The temperature of the water is critical: too low, sections will not fully flatten; too high, the tissue antigen retrieval properties may be affected. The RD-80's 0–70°C range and ±1°C precision support optimal flotation temperature control for diverse tissue types.

The RD-80's LED touch screen is specifically designed to show all temperature readings simultaneously without requiring the operator to scroll through multiple screens or menu levels. In a tissue flotation workflow where the operator handles sections and slides with both hands, the ability to view the current bath temperature at a glance, without touching or navigating the screen, reduces interruptions to specimen handling. It supports continuous monitoring of bath temperature throughout the working session.

The fully programmable ON/OFF control allows the user to pre-set automatic system start and stop times, enabling the bath to reach its target flotation temperature before the working session begins — without the operator needing to be present at switch-on — and to shut down automatically at session end. This timed control reduces energy consumption during inactive periods and ensures the bath is ready for use at the start of the session, supporting efficient laboratory workflow management.

The low-voltage LED lamp illuminates the bath interior during section flotation. Low-voltage operation reduces electrical safety risk at the point of water contact — important in a water-based instrument where the operator's hands are frequently near the water surface during section retrieval. The LED lamp additionally provides bright, consistent bottom illumination that makes floating tissue sections clearly visible against the white bath surface, supporting accurate section positioning and transfer to slides.

The large, well-drained mould with eight holes allows easy access to drainage trays positioned under all work areas of the bath. The drainage holes enable rapid water removal and cleaning without requiring the bath to be lifted or repositioned, and the eight-hole configuration ensures drainage access across the full width of the bath work area. This practical design feature reduces the time and effort required for routine bath cleaning and maintenance between specimens and at the end of the session.

The RD-80 has a temperature range of 0°C–70°C with a precision of ±1°C. The upper limit of 70°C exceeds the flotation temperature typically used for standard paraffin sections (usually 37–50°C), allowing higher-temperature protocols if required. The ±1°C precision ensures a consistent bath temperature throughout the working session, minimising variation in section quality between the first and last slides of a batch.

Yes — while the standard model operates on AC 220V±10%, 50Hz±1Hz, a 110V configuration is available for custom orders, supporting deployment in North American and other 110V electrical environments. Medigear.uk can facilitate 110V custom-order enquiries and confirm lead times upon request.

The bath bowl capacity is 2.5 L, with internal dimensions of 210 mm × 170 mm × 55 mm. This 2.5L water capacity supports consistent section flotation across a full working session without frequent water top-up, and the 210×170mm surface area provides sufficient space for simultaneous flotation of multiple sections from a single specimen block before transfer to slides.

Yes — the RD-80's programmable ON/OFF control and ±1°C temperature precision make it appropriate for immunohistochemistry (IHC) section flotation, where consistent temperature control is particularly important. The programmable timer supports automatic bath pre-heating to the specific IHC section flotation temperature before the session begins, and the precise ±1°C control maintains consistent conditions throughout IHC section preparation. Medigear.uk can advise on the suitability of the RD-80 for specific IHC workflow requirements.

Customisation is listed as acceptable for the RD-80, including the 110V voltage configuration for international use. Medigear.uk can facilitate customisation enquiries for specific configuration requirements beyond the standard model. Contact Medigear.uk to discuss available customisation options, lead times, and minimum order considerations.