Surge Scientific · Model SDR200101 · Slide Dryer
Slide Dryer
23-Slide Capacity · Precision Digital Control
Ambient to 75°C · ±1°C Accuracy · 250 × 175 mm Working Plate · Power-On Resumption · Over-Temp Protection · 2.4 kg Compact
The slide dryer that earns its bench space by doing the basics exceptionally well. A spacious 250 × 175 mm non-porous working plate handles 23 slides at a time, microprocessor-grade temperature control to ±1°C eliminates hot spots across the plate, and intelligent power-on resumption automatically restores your setpoint after any interruption. Built for histology benches that need reliable, consistent slide drying without the footprint or cost of a 56-slide premium unit.
Why the Basics Matter More Than You Think
A slide dryer looks like a simple appliance — a heated plate and a temperature dial. But the failures that ruin slides all hide in details that don't show up on a product page. Hot spots across a cheap plate mean some slides dry faster than others, so your batch comes off the dryer at inconsistent moisture levels. An analog thermostat swings ±3°C around setpoint, causing tissue sections to over-expand on one pass and under-expand on the next. A porous or textured plate surface traps water, paraffin, and stain — and you spend fifteen minutes scrubbing it between runs.
The SDR200101 is designed against every one of those failure modes. Microprocessor temperature control with advanced heating elements delivers a uniform ±1°C surface across the entire 250 × 175 mm plate — no hot spots, no cold edges, no inconsistent batch results. The smooth, non-porous surface wipes clean in seconds and doesn't trap residue between runs. And the intelligent power-on resumption means an overnight brownout doesn't make you wait 20 minutes for the plate to re-warm at shift start.
23-Slide Working Plate
250 × 175 mm spacious working plate handles 23 slides per batch. Large enough for meaningful throughput, compact enough for a 260 × 200 mm footprint.
±1°C Microprocessor Control
Microprocessor-controlled heating with high-quality elements delivers uniform ±1°C across the entire plate. No hot spots, no cold edges — consistent batch results every run.
Power-On Resumption
Intelligent power-on resumption automatically restores your previous setpoint after a power interruption — no manual re-warm, no wasted shift-start time.
Easy-Clean Surface
Smooth, non-porous working plate wipes clean in seconds. Doesn't trap paraffin residue, water, or stain between runs — keeps slide contamination out of the batch.
"Uniform ±1°C. Power-on resumption. Non-porous surface. 23 slides per batch." — The four specs that actually decide how good a slide dryer is — all built into the SDR200101 as standard, not upgrades.
Key Features
- 23-slide working plate capacity
- 250 × 175 mm working surface
- Compact 260 × 200 × 80 mm footprint
- Lightweight 2.4 kg — easy to reposition
- Temperature range ambient to 75°C
- Temperature accuracy ±1°C
- Microprocessor temperature control
- Uniform heating — no hot spots
- High-quality heating elements
- Intuitive digital control panel
- Clearly labeled responsive interface
- Intelligent power-on resumption
- Auto-restores setpoint after outage
- Comprehensive over-temperature protection
- Heater-on indicator
- Alarm indicator
- Built-in safety alarms
- Smooth, non-porous working surface
- Easy-clean construction
- Prevents residue accumulation
- Dual voltage — AC 100–120V / 200–240V
- 50/60 Hz compatible
- 2-year all-inclusive warranty
- In stock — NJ warehouse
Ideal Applications
Histology & Pathology
Drying paraffin-mounted tissue sections post-flotation, securing adhesion to glass slides before staining, and general histopathology slide prep workflows.
Diagnostic & Clinical Labs
Routine diagnostic slide preparation, clinical pathology drying steps, cytology sample fixation, and biopsy specimen prep before microscopic examination.
Research & Teaching
Academic histology labs, veterinary pathology, research slide prep, and teaching benches where 23-slide capacity fits the workflow and the budget.
What's in the Box
The SDR200101 ships ready for bench use — plug in, set your target temperature, load your slides.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | SDR200101 |
| Type | Slide Dryer |
| Slide Capacity | 23 slides |
| Working Plate Dimensions | 250 × 175 mm |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 75°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±1°C |
| Temperature Control | Microprocessor |
| Display | Intuitive digital control panel |
| Power-On Recovery | Intelligent resumption — auto-restores settings |
| Safety Features | Over-temperature protection · Heater-on indicator · Alarm indicator |
| Surface | Smooth, non-porous — easy clean |
| Overall Dimensions (L × W × H) | 260 × 200 × 80 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Power Supply | AC 100–120V / 200–240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Warranty | 2-year all-inclusive |
| Availability | In stock — NJ warehouse |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for assistance. The SDR200101 Slide Dryer is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or reach out directly to our support team at 855.943.3344 for pre-sales questions, accessory ordering, and technical assistance.