• Microscope slide storage on pages H1 and H2
• Xylene substitute on page C3
• Cassette writer/ printer available on page U5.

Cassettes are not manufactured to standard dimensions. If using a tissue processor or labelling instrument, you may need to select the most suitable cassette size for your requirements.
Below are the dimensions of our cassettes.

Cat. No.	Length	Width	High (with lid)
RCH30	40.1	28.3	7.22
RCH31	41.8	27.4	6.8
RCH40	41.8	28.7	7
RCH42	41.2	28.4	7.2
RCH44	41.8	28.5	7.0
RM503	43.5	28.2	7.0
RM512	43.0	28.5	12.9
RM513	42.8	28.5	13.4

EMBEDDING CASSETTES, POM
We offer substantial discounts on carton lots of 10 x 400 cassettes.
Both cassettes are standard size (at base 40 x 29 x 7H) and have positive locks and lift-off lids. RCH30 has the catch at front/ middle. RCH31 has the catch at front/ right and has two small rectangular openings at rear/ bottom to engage in processing equipment.

RCH30 Histology cassettes, with lid, POM, white AUD42.00 /pk/400 20% discount for 10 Available
RCH31 Histology cassettes, with lid, POM, white AUD53.00 /pk/500 20% discount for 10 Available

HISTOLOGY CASSETTES WITH MOULDED LID, POM
The lid is moulded to the cassette; that hinge snaps when it is closed. The lid then clips to the cassette.

RCH40-G Histology cassettes, POM, moulded lid, green AUD30.00 /box/250 20% discount for 8 Available
RCH40-P Histology cassettes, POM, moulded lid, pink AUD30.00 /box/250 20% discount for 8 Available
RCH40-W Histology cassettes, POM, moulded lid, white AUD30.00 /box/250 20% discount for 8 Availability

HISTOLOGY CASSETTES WITH DETACHABLE LID, POM
The hinged lid can be unclipped and reclipped.

RCH42-R Histology cassettes, POM, with detachable lid, red AUD57.00 /box/500 10% discount for 4 Available
RCH42-W Histology cassettes, POM, with detachable lid, white AUD57.00 /box/500 10% discount for 4 Available

FINE MESH HISTOLOGY CASSETTES WITH MOULDED LID, POM
These cassettes have fine square holes. The lid is moulded to the cassette; that hinge snaps when it is closed. The lid then clips to the cassette.

RCH44-W Histology cassettes, POM, moulded lid, fine mesh, white AUD34.00 /box/250 20% discount for 8 Available
RCH44-Y Histology cassettes, POM, moulded lid, fine mesh, yellow AUD34.00 /box/250 20% discount for 10 Available

MICROSETTE™ BIOPSY PROCESSING/EMBEDDING CASSETTES with lid
These cassettes hold up to six specimens in separate compartments, numbered from 1 to 6 and measuring 7 x 12mm. Cover and base have over 3000, 0.36mm square openings - to maximise fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage.

RM503-W Microsette embedding cassettes, white AUD145.00 /pk/250 10% discount for 4 Available

MACROSETTE™ PROCESSING/EMBEDDING CASSETTES with lid
Specially designed to hold larger specimens during the embedding process as well as in a storage cabinet.
Clearance height of chamber is 10mm, (standard cassette is 5mm).

RM512 Macrosette processing/embedding cassettes AUD154.00 /pk/250 10% discount for 3 Available

TISSUE-TEK® MEGA-CASSETTE® FOR LARGE SPECIMENS
Mega-Cassette® embedding cassettes have been designed to accommodate a variety of large specimens, including bone, eye, teeth etc. They are made from white plastic with a snap latch, hinge-lock, disposable, slotted lid. These cassettes have three large writing surfaces and are resistant to solvents and decalcifying solutions.
Cassette dimensions 30 x 24 x 11mm and the base mould is 31 x 24 x 13.5mm

RM513 Tissue-Tek® Mega-Cassette® embedding cassettes AUD152.00 /pk/125 10% discount for 6 Available
RM513-M Tissue-Tek® base mould for Mega-Cassette®, SS AUD42.00 Available

EXTRA LARGE EMBEDDING CASSETTES
Ideal for prostate, brain, breast tissue and eyes.

Cat. No.	Colour	Dimensions
		Inside (mm)	Outside (mm)
RM514-P	Pink	64 x 48 x 13	75 x 52 x 18
RM514-B	Blue

RM514-P SuperMega tissue embedding cassettes, pink AUD72.00 /pk/20 Available
RM514-B SuperMega tissue embedding cassettes, blue AUD72.00 /pk/20 Available

TISSUE EMBEDDING CASSETTES without lids
Resistant to all solvents used in histo processing. These cassettes are used together with SS re-useable metal trays or plastic base moulds - both shown below. When purchased in carton lots a choice of 8 colours is available, but currently we stock three only.

RCAS-02 Tissue embedding cassettes (no lid), white - discontinued /bag/500
RCAS-03 Tissue embedding cassettes (no lid), light blue AUD46.00 /bag/500 10% discount for 6 Available
RCAS-05 Tissue embedding cassettes (no lid), light green AUD46.00 /bag/500 10% discount for 6 Available

SS LIDS FOR EMBEDDING CASSETTES
These stainless steel covers may be used in place of plastic lids on lidless cassettes.

RM481 Lids for lidless cassettes, SS AUD86.00 /pk/25 Available

DISPOSABLE BASE MOULDS specially formulated plastic
Disposable base moulds offer ease and convenience of operation. They are inexpensive enough to be discarded after use, yet strong enough to be re-used. Moulded from specially formulated plastic material, they offer excellent thermal exchange. They have a smooth interior finish and rounded corners to facilitate their removal. They are available in the same variety of sizes as metal moulds and can be used with the same styles or types of cassettes and embedding rings.

RM475-1 Disposable base moulds, 7 x 7 x 5mm AUD157.00 /pk/500 Available
RM475-2 Disposable base moulds, 15 x 15 x 5mm AUD157.00 /pk/500 Available
RM475-3 Disposable base moulds, 24 x 24 x 5mm AUD157.00 /pk/500 Available
RM475-4 Disposable base moulds, 30 x 24 x 5mm AUD157.00 /pk/500 Availability
RM475-5 Disposable base moulds, 37 x 24 x 5mm AUD157.00 /pk/500 Available

BASE MOULDS FOR HISTOLOGY, SS
These moulds are made from polished stainless steel, offer optimal thermal conductivity, as well as easy paraffin block removal. All corners are precisely rounded for optimal paraffin ribboning. Like the plastic base moulds, these fit to histology cassettes. Overall height is 10mm, but depths for paraffin wax is 5mm.
Measurements are derived from the face of the mould, minor batch variation occurs.

R650-07 Base moulds for histology, SS, 7 x 7 x 5mm AUD10.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 5 Available
R650-04 Base moulds for histology, SS, 4 x 4 x 5mm AUD10.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 5 Available
R650-15 Base moulds for histology, SS, 15 x 15 x 5mm AUD10.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 5 Available
R650-20 Base moulds for histology, SS, 20 x 20 x 5mm AUD10.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 5 Available
R650-25 Base moulds for histology, SS, 25 x 20 x 5mm AUD10.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 5 Available
R650-37 Base moulds for histology, SS, 37 x 25 x 5mm AUD10.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 5 Available

BASE MOULDS FOR HISTOLOGY, CAST ALUMINIUM
Aluminium base moulds for faster cooling of paraffin blocks. Mould external dimensions: 48 x 35 x 11mm. Entire mould depth is 8mm, specimen recess is 2.5mm.
Measurements are derived from the face of the mould, minor batch variation occurs.

R652-07 Base mould for histology, cast aluminium, 7 x 7 x 2.5mm AUD12.00 10% discount for 5 Available
R652-15 Base mould for histology, cast aluminium, 15 x 15 x 2.5mm AUD12.00 10% discount for 5 Available
R652-25 Base mould for histology, cast aluminium, 25 x 25mm AUD12.00 10% discount for 5 Available
R652-30 Base mould for histology, cast aluminium, 30 x 25 x 2.5mm AUD12.00 10% discount for 5 Available

BIOPSY FOAM PADS cellular polyester foam
Biopsy foam pads are used to hold biopsies in place and prevent them from being lost during processing. They are made of cellular polyester foam which is always verified for consistency throughout in order to achieve optimum solvent flow. Biopsy samples are sandwiched between two foam pads and are placed either in tissue capsules or cassettes with metal or plastic lids.
Size: 31 x 25 x 3mm

• Biopsy paper on page H3

RM476-1 Biopsy foam pads, 31 x 25 x 3mm AUD41.00 /pk/1000 Availability

NYLON BIOPSY BAG
These nylon biopsy bags are made for the processing of small pathology tissue samples and cytology aspirates. Tissue samples are placed or filtered into the biopsy bag. The bag is then placed into a tissue cassette and processed as normal. These nylon biopsy bags prevent the loss of small tissue samples.

Also available:
Biopsy Bag, Nylon, 30x50mm pk/1000
Biopsy Bag, Nylon, 45x75mm pk/200

RBN75-95 Biopsy Bag, Nylon, 75 x 95mm AUD282.00 /pk/500 Available

BIOPSY PAPER BAGS
These bags are made from porous paper which provides maximum tissue safety during processing. They permit proper fluid exchange and drainage. To Use: Simply introduce the specimen into the bag and fold it enclosing the cassette or capsule. You are now ready to process as usual.

RBP100 Biopsy paper bags AUD26.00 /pk/100 5% discount for 5 Available

CELLSAFE™ BIOPSY CASSETTES
The Cellsafe™ is designed to contain small tissue fragments and biopsies during tissue processing. The Cellsafe™ Biopsy Insert with a hinged cover fits into a regular cassette. Top and bottom consist of extra fine nylon mesh preventing small tissues from getting lost during specimen preparation, keeping them safe. The plastic frame and nylon mesh are suitable for use in common tissue processing reagents including Formaldehyde solutions, Bouin's Fluid, Alcohol solutions, Xylene, Chloroform, Citrus based clearing agents and Paraffin wax (melting point up to 65°C). The plastic frame is made from the same material widely used in the manufacture of plastic processing cassettes. If you are using any unusual reagents it is suggested that you carry out preliminary chemical compatibility tests before using the Cellsafe™ to contain tissue samples. The Cellsafe™ is designed for single use only.
Interior dimensions of a regular cassette are: 30 x 26 x 4.92mm H.
Exterior dimensions of the Cellsafe Biopsy Cassettes are: 27.5 x 25 x 4.57mm H.

RBC27-25-5 Cassettes, Cellsafe™, Biopsy, 27.5 x 25 x 4.57mm H AUD80.00 /pk/100 Available

MODULAR CASSETTE STORAGE DRAWER high impact polystyrene
Stacksets™ of drawers with interlocking ridges on top and bottom. The drawers provide permanent storage & identification of up to 165 embedding rings or 250 cassettes per drawer. Identification labels included.
Dimensions of drawer
Outside with handle: 416 x 225 x 49mm
Outside without handle: 400 x 219 x 44mm
Inside compartments: 394 x 30 x 18mm

Microscope slide storage units on pages H1 and H2. Also, another cassette storage file is on page H1.

RM495 Modular storage drawer for embedding cassettes and rings AUD83.00 10% discount for 6 Available