Temperature-controlled bath for tissue sample freezing
Achieve rapid and reliable tissue freezing for precise histological examination, eliminating the reliance on costly and cumbersome dry ice, ensuring optimal temperature control and minimization of ice crystal formation.

Rapidly Freezes and Preserves Tissue Samples
The FTS HistoChill Temperature-Controlled Freezing Bath from Scientific Products offers precise tissue refrigeration, essential for histology and pathology labs. It employs a mechanical refrigeration system combined with a liquid medium to freeze tissue samples rapidly, minimizing ice crystal formation. The built-in magnetic stirrer ensures uniform temperature distribution, crucial for producing high-quality biopsy samples and tissue slides. With its ability to reach temperatures as low as -80°C, the HistoChill eliminates the need for dry ice, reducing costs and handling risks. Ideal for manual bench-top operations, it integrates seamlessly into laboratory workflows, aiding in efficient tissue processing. The insulated chamber and warming loop minimize frost build-up, promoting consistent, reliable results. Crafted for various applications, the HistoChill is designed to meet the demanding needs of biomedical and clinical research environments.
Benefits
- Ensures precise tissue preservation by minimizing ice crystal formation for clearer microscopic analysis.
- Increases laboratory efficiency by eliminating the need for manual dry ice handling and associated costs.
- Enhances temperature uniformity and stability, ensuring consistent freezing results across samples.
- Reduces maintenance with a design that minimizes frost build-up during sample introduction and extraction.
- Supports diverse research applications with flexible configuration options for stringent freezing needs.
- Applications
- Tissues,Pathology,Biological samples,Histology
- End products
- Frozen tissue blocks,Histopathology samples,Tissue slides,Biopsy samples
- Steps before
- Sample Collection,Sample Preparation,Tissue Slicing
- Steps after
- Microscopic Examination,Analysis,Data Recording
- Input ingredients
- tissue samples,biological samples,liquid medium
- Output ingredients
- frozen tissue samples,minimized ice crystals
- Market info
- Temperature range
- up to -80°C
- Cooling method
- Mechanical refrigeration
- Liquid medium
- Yes
- Stirring mechanism
- Built-in magnetic stirrer
- Ice crystal formation
- Minimized
- Frost build-up reduction
- Warming loop on the upper outside wall
- Cooling method
- Mechanical refrigeration
- Temperature range
- Up to -80°C
- Magnetic stirrer
- Built-in
- Temperature control
- Advanced digital set point
- Ice crystal minimization
- Rapid freezing
- Sample introduction
- Warming loop to reduce frost build-up
- Cooling medium
- Liquid medium
- Sample compatibility
- Biological samples,tissues
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Usage
- Histology / Pathology / Mohs Surgery
- Temperature range
- Up to -80°C
- Built-in magnetic stirrer
- Yes
- Insulated chamber lid
- Yes
- Refrigeration type
- Mechanical refrigeration
- Magnetic Stirrer
- Built-in
- Temperature Range
- Up to -80°C
- Advanced Temperature Control
- Digital set point
- Configuration
- General,Advanced Model