Roundfin RD-87 Tissue Floating Bath

NHS histopathology departments, hospital pathology laboratories, and specialist diagnostic services that require a comprehensive 3-zone slide-preparation instrument to consolidate the post-microtomy tissue-preparation workflow into a single bench position represent the primary procurement context for the Roundfin RD-87 Tissue Floating Bath. The combination of Water Flattening Bath, Slide Drying Bench, and Multipurpose Thermal Tray in a single instrument covers the three key preparation stages — section flotation, slide drying, and additional thermal tray warming — from a single 510×340mm footprint, without requiring separate instruments for each stage. Medigear.uk supplies the RD-87 and can provide NHS procurement documentation.

Cancer diagnostic centres, surgical pathology departments, and high-throughput histopathology services benefit from the RD-87's three independently adjustable temperature zones, which enable simultaneous operation of all three preparation stages at different temperatures without the need for sequential heating and cooling. The 1000W power output supports continuous simultaneous multi-zone operation throughout long daily workflows. Medigear.uk can advise on RD-87 configuration for high-throughput procurement.

Medical colleges, university histology departments, and teaching hospitals benefit from the RD-87's all-in-one design, which brings together three distinct preparation instruments into a single teaching platform. The Multipurpose Thermal Tray zone provides additional protocol flexibility for specialist teaching demonstrations that require a versatile heated surface, alongside tissue bath and slide-drying functions. Medigear.uk can advise on the procurement of RD-87 for teaching and educational settings.

Research histology laboratories, food testing services, and private pathology facilities requiring a versatile 3-zone histopathology preparation station with all zones adjustable to 90°C will find the Roundfin RD-87 available through Medigear.uk. The dual voltage AC 230V/120V specification supports international deployment. Medigear.uk can discuss RD-87 supply terms on request.

Three Independent Zones — Bath, Bench, and Thermal Tray

The RD-87's three-zone layout — Water Flattening Bath, Slide Drying Bench, and Multipurpose Thermal Tray — covers the complete post-microtomy slide-preparation workflow with a single instrument. Each zone operates independently, with temperatures adjustable from room temperature to 90°C, allowing simultaneous multi-stage preparation without waiting for the zone temperature to change between stages.

Multipurpose Thermal Tray — Unique in the Roundfin Range

The Multipurpose Thermal Tray is the defining feature of the RD-87 and is not present in any other Roundfin combination instrument. This flexible heated zone provides a temperature-controlled surface for a variety of warming tasks — pre-warming slides, reagent warming, protocol-step warming, or any additional heated surface requirement within the preparation workflow — making the RD-87 the most versatile preparation station in the Roundfin range.

Highest Power Output — 1000W for Three-Zone Operation

At 1000W, the RD-87 has the highest power output of any Roundfin tissue preparation instrument, providing the sustained heating capacity required for continuous simultaneous operation of three independent temperature-controlled zones across a full pathology laboratory working day.

Control Panel Temperature Adjustment for All Zones

All three zone temperatures are adjusted via a single control panel, providing straightforward, centralised temperature management for the entire slide preparation workflow from a single interface. The manufacturer describes zone temperatures as easily adjustable, reflecting the practical usability of the control panel in busy daily laboratory settings.

90°C Upper Temperature for All Three Zones

All three zones — bath, drying bench, and thermal tray — reach 90°C, providing the upper temperature flexibility needed for specialist histopathology protocols beyond the standard flotation and drying range. This matching 90°C capability across all zones ensures no zone becomes a bottleneck for elevated-temperature protocol requirements.

Single Station — Consolidates Three Instruments and Three Bench Positions

By integrating three preparation functions into a single instrument, the RD-87 replaces up to three separate tissue preparation instruments at three bench positions with a single 510×340mm station. This consolidation simplifies laboratory bench layout, reduces power connection requirements, and streamlines the tissue preparation workflow from one organised central position.

Dual Voltage AC 230V/120V for International Deployment

AC 230V/50Hz and AC 120V/60Hz dual-voltage support enables deployment in European and North American electrical environments without a converter, facilitating international research procurement, cross-border export supply, and deployment in multinational hospital pathology networks.

Suitable for All Pathology Laboratory Settings

The RD-87 is explicitly designed for slide preparation in pathology laboratories — a broad application statement that covers diagnostic histopathology, research histology, teaching laboratories, food testing services, and private pathology. The 3-zone versatility and adjustable control panel make it practically useful across all these settings.

Zone 1: Water Flattening Bath — Room Temp to 90°C

Tissue section flotation zone. Bath size L135×W185×H80mm. Removes compression wrinkles before slide pick-up.

Zone 2: Slide Drying Bench — Room Temp to 90°C

Heated flat surface for drying slides after section pick-up. Independently temperature-controlled.

Zone 3: Multipurpose Thermal Tray — Room Temp to 90°C

Flexible heated surface for pre-warming, reagent warming, and protocol-step temperature control. Unique in the Roundfin range.

Control Panel Temperature Adjustment

Single control panel for all three zones. Easy adjustment, as described by the manufacturer, for daily practical use.

Power: 1000W

Highest power in the Roundfin tissue preparation range. Supports continuous, simultaneous three-zone operation.

Product Size: L510×W340×H220mm

Largest single combination instrument footprint in the Roundfin range. Net weight 16kg.

Bath Size: L135×W185×H80mm

Standard histopathology bath dimensions for routine section flotation workflows.

Dual Voltage: AC 230V/50Hz, AC 120V/60Hz

International electrical compatibility without a converter. European and North American deployment.

Working Environment: 5°C–40°C, <80% RH

Standard laboratory ambient conditions for all pathology settings.

3-Zone Consolidation — Replaces Multiple Instruments

Eliminates the need for separate tissue bath, slide dryer, and thermal tray instruments across three bench positions.

Ideal for Pathology Labs — Manufacturer Statement

Explicitly cited for slide preparation in pathology laboratories across all zone temperature ranges.

Medigear.uk — UK Supplier for the Full Roundfin Range

Available through Medigear.uk with procurement documentation, comparison support, and expert supply advice.

The Roundfin RD-87 Tissue Floating Bath is a 3-zone tissue preparation instrument suited to NHS histopathology departments, hospital pathology laboratories, cancer diagnostic centres, medical colleges, and research facilities requiring a comprehensive slide preparation station integrating a Water Flattening Bath, Slide Drying Bench, and Multipurpose Thermal Tray — with all three zones independently adjustable from room temperature to 90°C via the control panel, 1000W power for continuous simultaneous three-zone operation, dual voltage AC 230V/120V international compatibility, and a 16kg 510×340mm bench-top footprint for complete pathology slide preparation workflow consolidation in a single instrument. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, pricing, or expert procurement assistance.