Thermo Scientific Microm CryoStar NX50 HOPD

Description

<strong>North American Bidders Only.</strong><br><br><br>For Auction is a <strong>Thermo Scientific Microm CryoStar NX50 HOPD.</strong><br><br><br>The Thermo Scientific Microm CryoStar NX50 HOPD is a precision-engineered, high-performance cryostat microtome designed primarily for clinical and routine histology laboratories. It is highly regarded by power users for providing exceptional sectioning quality, robust active cooling systems, and advanced ergonomic flexibility.<br><br><br><strong><u>The "HOPD" Configuration Break Down</u></strong><br>The "HOPD" designation represents a fully featured, premium upgrade package built into the base CryoStar NX50 model:<br><strong>H (Height Adjustment)</strong>: A motorized feature allowing the operator to adjust the work area height from <strong>82 cm to 112 cm (32" to 44")</strong>. This enables comfortable use during extended cutting sessions while standing or sitting.<br><strong>O (Specimen Cooling)</strong>: Dedicated active cooling directly at the specimen object head.<br><strong>P (Peltier Cooling)</strong>: A fast-freeze Peltier cooling station on the cryobar to quickly reduce sample preparation times and minimize tissue freezing artifacts.<br><strong>D (Cold Disinfection)</strong>: An automated secondary sanitation feature (Cold D) that distributes a sanitizing mist throughout the cryochamber to fully decontaminate it within <strong>50 minutes</strong>.<br><br><br><strong><u>Technical Specifications</u></strong><br><strong>Fine Section Range</strong>: 0.5 to 100 μm<br><strong>Trimming Section Range</strong>: 5 to 500 μm<br><strong>Specimen Retraction</strong>: 20 μm<br><strong>Chamber Capacity &amp; Temp</strong>: Large 42-liter stainless steel chamber actively maintained at <strong>-25°C</strong>.<br><strong>Specimen Head Temperature</strong>: Independently controlled down to <strong>-43°C ± 2°C</strong>.<br><strong>Cryobar Cooling</strong>: Equipped with 18 storage positions, dropping as low as <strong>-57°C ± 3°C</strong>.<br><strong>Knife Holder Temperature</strong>: Maintained at <strong>-27°C ± 2°C</strong> via active fluid cooling channels.<br><strong>Physical Footprint</strong>: 33" W x 38" D x 43" to 54.5" H; weight is roughly <strong>441 lbs</strong><br><br><br>The Thermo Scientific Microm CryoStar NX50 HOPD has been powered on. The CryoStar was plugged in and kept up a cool constant temperature. The department we received the CryoStar from said it was working properly. The CryoStar has not been tested further. The CryoStar is equipped with wheels and rolls properly. The CryoStar may show signs of cosmetic wear such as scuffs and sticker labels. The CryoStar comes with everything that has been documented within the included photos and nothing more. Please reference the included photos and CryoStar model number for more information. The Thermo Scientific Microm CryoStar NX50 HOPD is being sold AS IS.<br>