Description
The 60-inch Wide High-Density Slide & Tissue Cassette Storage Cabinet combines a sleek design with exceptional functionality, offering a 400-lb capacity per drawer for secure and efficient specimen storage. These cabinets are designed for easy access to archived microscope slides and tissue cassettes filed in LabStorage® plastic tray inserts. Each unit features a central locking system for patient privacy, full-extension drawers for 100% access, and a one-drawer-at-a-time safety mechanism to prevent tipping. The durable drawer rolling mechanisms come with a Lifetime Warranty, ensuring long-term performance.
Key Features:
- Full-Extension Drawers: Provide complete access to all contents, facilitating specimen retrieval.
- Security & Safety: Central lock for privacy and one-drawer-at-a-time safety system to prevent tipping.
- Base Stand Options: Choose from recessed or forklift base stands to suit your needs.
- Color Choices: Available in beige, gray, or white.
- Flexible Tray Storage: LATERAL filing for easy retrieval; accommodates LabStorage® plastic tray inserts (sold separately) for micro-slide (Cat. #2-MS), or tissue cassette (Cat. #2-C) storage.
Cabinet Specifications:
- Dimensions: 60″ W x 27″ D x 58″ H (62″ H with optional base stand)
- Drawer Configuration:
- (1) 4-inch top drawer for tissue cassette trays or archival accessories
- (10) 5-inch drawers for micro-slide or tissue cassette trays
- Weight: Approximately 821 lbs. empty
- Lead Time: Special order with a 3-4 week delivery time
Storage Capacity:
- Micro-Slide Storage:
- 120 trays total (12 trays in each of the 10 five-inch drawers)
- Approximately 240,000 slides per cabinet
- Top 4-inch drawer not suitable for micro-slide trays
- Tissue Cassette Storage:
- 252 trays total (12 trays in the top 4-inch drawer and 24 trays double-stacked in each of the 10 five-inch drawers)
- Approximately 63,000 tissue cassettes per cabinet
Optional Base Stands:
- Recessed Base Stand: Raises the cabinet to a more ergonomic height and includes removable front and back kick plates for pallet jack access.
- Forklift Base Stand: Allows movement of the cabinet using a forklift or pallet jack, featuring front and rear removable angled cover plates.
Note: Cabinets should not be moved while filled with specimens to avoid damage to tray inserts or patient samples. Cabinets and plastic tray inserts are sold separately.
