Leica EG 1160 User Manual

Leica EG1160

Compact, programmable tissue embedding station

Reliable Engineering,

Compact Design

For the past 125 years the Leica name has been

recognized worldwide for top performance technology

in laboratory instrumentation. The new Leica EG1160

lives up to that standard in a unique manner: compact

dimensions, ease of operation and exemplary comfort

and safety standards characterize this tissue embed-

ding station as much as the comfortable level of the

working surface and the ergonomic design. Ample work

space with temperature-controlled handrests to provide

protection against burn injuries gives maximum freedom

of movement to the user. To ensure that right-handed

and left-handed operation are equally comfortable, two

different instrument versions are available: with forceps

holder on the right side or with additional forceps holder

Ample range of accessories

The Leica EG1160 offers a wide

range of accessory options: from

the cold light source out of the

Leica CLS series, with especially

intense illumination and focusing

fiber-optic light guide, to a

vacuum attachment for enhan-

ced tissue infiltration in the cas-

sette bath, and to an attachable

large-field magnifier to facilitate

the embedding of extremely small

and critical samples.

on the left. The modern design concept and outstanding

features of the Leica EG1160 pave the way for efficient

workflow and high specimen throughput.

Separately heated paraffin dispensing system

The paraffin dispensing system with integrated filter

ensures constant, reproducible flow, with ten flow rate

settings. Paraffin dispensing can be activated manually,

via foot switch or paraffin mold handle. To facilitate

filling of large molds the dispensing handle may be

retracted. The refrigeration spot being integrated in the

cold plate ensures uniformly low temperatures.