What is the Semi-automatic Cryostat MCT-4000?
The Wincom MCT-4000 is a semi-automatic cryostat for preparing frozen tissue sections in histopathology and intraoperative consultation. It offers a refrigerated chamber with 18 specimen freezing points, switchable semiconductor freezing points, and motorised slow/fast specimen advance. KRIMS Meditech Solutions Limited supplies this equipment with professional installation, commissioning and after-sales support.
What is it used for?
Frozen-section preparation in histopathology laboratories; rapid intraoperative diagnosis; enzyme and lipid histochemistry requiring unfixed tissue.
Clinical and operational benefits
Rapid frozen sections enable same-session intraoperative consultation without overnight tissue processing.
Key features
- Refrigerated chamber with adjustable temperature
- 18 specimen holder freezing points plus 2 switchable semiconductor freezing points
- motorised specimen advance with slow and fast speeds
- adjustable specimen clamp orientation.
Technical considerations
Chamber temperature: −35°C to 40°C adjustable (minimum temperature −40°C) | Specimen freezing points: 18 | Semiconductor freezing points: 2 (switchable) | Refrigerating capacity: 690 W | Refrigerant: R449A / 400 g ± 5 g | Vertical specimen stroke: 59 mm ± 0.5 mm | Horizontal stroke: 25 mm ± 1 mm | Max specimen size: 55 × 55 mm | Specimen clamp angle: 12° X & Y axes, 360° Z axis | Slow advance/rewind: 300 μm/s | Fast advance/rewind: 900 μm/s
Specifications should be confirmed against official Wincom documentation before purchase decisions. Where a specification is not listed here, KRIMS will confirm it with the manufacturer on request.
Who may need it?
Hospitals, diagnostic centres, laboratories and research institutions evaluating Histopathology & Cytology technology.
How to evaluate this equipment
When reviewing Histopathology & Cytology, healthcare facilities should assess clinical fit with existing workflows, compliance with applicable standards, integration with installed systems, serviceability, and the availability of qualified biomedical engineering support in their region.
Purchasing considerations
- Availability: On Request
KRIMS provides end-to-end support including supply, installation, commissioning, calibration, preventive maintenance and operator training. Request a quote for current pricing and delivery schedules for the Semi-automatic Cryostat MCT-4000 (MCT-4000).
