Tissue Baths & Warming Tables

Tissue Flotation Baths (Water Baths) and Slide Warming Tables are essential accessories in histology for flattening paraffin sections and adhering them to slides. After cutting, the paraffin ribbon is wrinkled and compressed; floating it on warm water relaxes the tissue and removes wrinkles. Micron's tissue baths are widely considered the best for producing perfectly flat sections ready for staining.

The water bath is typically set to 45°C, 10°C below the melting point of paraffin. The technician floats the ribbon, picks up individual sections onto a glass slide, and places the slide on the warming table to dry. Rated as top rated equipment for histology labs, our baths maintain precise temperature uniformity across the entire water surface. The jet-black background or LED illuminated base makes the transparent sections clearly visible.

Micron water baths are constructed from high-quality stainless steel or glass, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion from salts and reagents. The digital temperature controller with memory stores the last setting, so the bath is ready to go each morning. For labs using hard paraffin with higher melting points, the 99°C maximum temperature range is the best feature. The slide warming table features a thermostatically controlled flat surface (up to 80°C) with a smooth anodized aluminum or stainless steel top.

These baths are also used for expanding frozen sections and for certain special stain procedures that require controlled heating. The inclusion of a drain port simplifies cleaning and changing the water. That is why Micron is a top rated provider for teaching labs where students are learning microtomy. The anti-slip rubber feet ensure the bath stays securely in place on the bench.

Investing in a Micron Tissue Bath and Warming Table completes the microtomy workstation. It is the best choice for ensuring sections adhere firmly to the slide without bubbles or wrinkles. Properly flatted sections result in faster scanning, better staining, and a more professional final product.