Remanufactured Sakura Tissue-Tek SCA 4764 Film® Coverslipper | Medical Equipment Source

Maximize laboratory productivity with the Sakura Tissue-Tek Film® Automated Coverslipper (Model 4764) — an automated coverslipper engineered for fast, continuous coverslipping of biological specimens on standard 25 x 75 mm microscope slides. 

Using Tissue-Tek Coverslipping Film instead of traditional glass coverslips and liquid mounting media, this system delivers clean, high-quality dried slides ready for microscopic examination in seconds. With a processing speed of up to 1,200 slides per hour, the Tissue-Tek SCA's unprecedented throughput remains unmatched for high-volume histology and pathology laboratories.

Key Features

• Automated film coverslipper processes one slide every 3.0 seconds for continuous, rapid throughput

• Uses Tissue-Tek Coverslipping Film — the fastest and only film designed specifically for this instrument — eliminating the need for glass coverslips and liquid mounting media

• Microcomputer-controlled operation manages conveyor movement, film positioning, film cutting, and xylene dispensing

• Preloaded basket system holds 20 slides per basket for seamless, continuous processing

• Selectable film length settings (LONG: 55 mm or SHORT: 45 mm) to accommodate histology, hematology, and cytology specimens

• Built-in safety features including door sensors, film detection, basket detection, conveyor jam alarm, and ejector misalignment protection

• Adjustable xylene flow control for precise dispensing tailored to specimen type

• Fast drying time — coverslipped slides are ready for microscopic examination almost immediately after processing

• Integrated exhaust port for connection to a fume control unit or negative-pressure fume hood

Applications

• Routine histology and surgical pathology slide coverslipping

• Cytology specimen preparation including Pap smears and bronchial lavages

• Hematology slide coverslipping

• High-throughput laboratories requiring automated coverslipping to increase slides per hour

• Workflow integration with slide stainers such as the Tissue-Tek Prisma and Tek Prisma Plus Stainer, microtomes, and microscope systems

Specifications

Maintenance

Maintenance Notes

Proper maintenance keeps the Tissue-Tek SCA Coverslipper operating reliably and extends the life of key components. Follow the schedule below to minimize downtime and ensure consistent coverslipping quality.

Daily: Empty the waste bottle; clean the slide transfer chute with xylene to prevent residue buildup

Weekly: Inspect slide baskets for wear or stress

Monthly: Lubricate the cutter holder pin; empty the film scrap receiver

As needed: Refill and purge the xylene bottle when solvent is low or bubbles are detected

Every 10 rolls of film (~10,000 slides): Replace the cutter blade, or sooner if film cuts become ragged

End of day: Unthread the film from the instrument to prevent bending during periods of nonuse

Warranty:

Sakura Finetek provides warranty coverage for the Sakura Tissue-Tek Film Coverslipper against defects in materials and workmanship. Service and support are available through Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc. for domestic customers, and through authorized Tissue-Tek distributors internationally.

Please contact Medical Equipment Source for more information regarding the warranty.

Optimize Your Workflow Today!

The Sakura Tissue-Tek SCA Film Coverslipper (Model 4764) is purpose-built for laboratories demanding high-volume, automated coverslipping with clean, high-quality results. With its unprecedented throughput, fast drying time, and seamless integration with histology staining equipment, this coverslipper eliminates the long wait associated with manual glass coverslipping methods.

Contact us today to request a quote and discover how the Tissue-Tek SCA Coverslipper can elevate your laboratory productivity.