Surge Scientific · Tissue Flotation Bath · Extended-Length Deep Dish
Tissue Flotation Bath
Precision Heating · Extended-Length Glass Dish
Ambient to 75°C · LED Digital · Microprocessor PID · External Probe + Calibration · Deep Dish · Long Ribbon Ready
Built for histology benches that handle long paraffin ribbon sections — the kind that need an extended-length glass dish and a deep basin that doesn't force you to fight with the slide while lifting the section out. Microprocessor-controlled closed-loop PID heating from ambient to 75°C, with an external temperature probe and calibration function for traceable accuracy — and intelligent power-on resumption that restores your setpoint if the outlet hiccups mid-shift.
Why Every Bath Detail Shows Up in the Slide
A flotation bath looks simple — warm water in a dish, ribbon on top, slide lifted out. But every detail in that workflow shows up in the final microscope slide. A dish that's too shallow forces the technician to hit the bottom with the slide when picking up the section — damaging tissue and scratching glass. A short dish can't hold a long ribbon flat without crowding the edges. An analog heater swings ±3°C around setpoint, causing uneven ribbon expansion and bubbling. A bath without power-resumption means a brownout at 2 AM turns your 6 AM start into a 6:20 AM start while the bath re-warms.
The Surge Tissue Flotation Bath solves each of those problems specifically. The extended-length glass dish handles long ribbon sections without crowding. The deep-dish design gives you room to lift sections cleanly out of the water. The closed-loop PID heating eliminates the temperature spikes and dips common in analog controls — keeping the bath at setpoint across the entire surface, from ambient to 75°C. And the intelligent power-on resumption restores your configured setpoint automatically after any interruption.
Extended-Length Deep Dish
Long glass dish designed for extended paraffin ribbon sections. Extra-deep basin lets you lift sections out cleanly without hitting the bottom.
Closed-Loop PID Heating
Microprocessor-controlled closed-loop PID eliminates the setpoint oscillation of analog baths. Consistent, uniform temperature across the entire bath surface, ambient to 75°C.
External Probe + Calibration
External temperature probe verifies actual water temperature, not just the heater setpoint. Built-in calibration function trims the display for laboratory-grade traceability.
Power-On Resumption
Intelligent power-on resumption automatically restores your settings after any interruption — no manual re-warm cycle when you arrive to an overnight brownout.
"Deep dish. Long dish. PID heat. Traceable calibration." — The four details that separate a flotation bath you fight with from one you don't think about — all included as standard, not upgrades.
Key Features
- Extended-length glass dish
- Deep-dish design for easy section retrieval
- Designed for long paraffin ribbon sections
- Temperature range ambient to 75°C
- Microprocessor PID temperature control
- Closed-loop heating regulation
- External temperature probe included
- Calibration function for probe verification
- LED digital display
- Shows set temperature + actual temperature
- Intelligent power-on resumption
- Retains settings after interruption
- Uniform thermal distribution across bath
- Advanced over-temperature protection
- Heater auto-shutoff on safety trigger
- Removable glass dish for cleaning
- Wrinkle-free ribbon flotation
- LED illuminated basin
- High-contrast background for visibility
- Benchtop footprint — fits standard histology stations
- Non-stick basin surface option
- Easy-clean construction
- 2-year all-inclusive warranty
Ideal Applications
Histology & Pathology
Flattening paraffin-embedded tissue ribbons post-microtomy — eliminates compression artifacts, folds, and wrinkles before mounting on microscope slides.
Diagnostic Labs
Routine biopsy specimen preparation, tumor sectioning for immunohistochemistry, and clinical pathology workflows that require reproducible section quality.
Research & Academia
Neuroanatomy, developmental biology, organ morphology studies, and veterinary histology — the extended-length dish handles long ribbon sections that routine baths crowd.
What's in the Box
The Tissue Flotation Bath ships ready for histology use — external temperature probe included for immediate calibration verification.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Tissue Flotation Bath |
| Dish Type | Extended-length glass · deep design |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 75°C |
| Temperature Control | Microprocessor PID — closed-loop |
| Temperature Verification | External temperature probe (included) |
| Calibration | Built-in calibration function |
| Display | LED digital — set + actual temperature |
| Power-On Recovery | Intelligent resumption — retains settings |
| Safety Features | Over-temperature protection · heater auto-shutoff |
| Basin Illumination | LED — high-contrast background |
| Glass Dish | Removable — for cleaning |
| Thermal Stability | Uniform across entire bath surface |
| Warranty | 2-year all-inclusive |
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 Tissue Flotation Bath 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, glass dish replacement, accessory ordering, and technical assistance.