MOLDS FOR EMBEDDING
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Leukhart’s Embedding mold
2 ‘L’ shaped strips with heavy brass which the size can be adjusted.
Leukhart’s Embedding mold
It is recommended for routine use, although too slow and cumbersome for busy laboratory.
Compound embedding units
It is made up of a series of interlocking plates resting on a flat metal base, forming several compartments.
Compound embedding units
It has an advantage of embedding more specimens at a time.
Plastic embedding rings and base mold
Special stainless steel base mold fitted with a plastic embedding ring, which later serves as the block holder during cutting.
Disposables
Examples are peel-away, paper boat, and plastic ice trays.
Peel-away
A disposable mold that gives perfect even block without trimming.
Paper boat
A disposable mold that is normally for celloidin, but can also be used for paraffin.
Plastic ice trays
A disposable mold that is recommended for busy laboratories.