TP 1020 ,Tissue Processor (Single Loading / Double Loading )
- The Leica TP1020 is an automatic tissue processor that perfectly combines approved technology with modern, user-friendly design.
- Gentle specimen processing and maximum safety for tissue at all stages of the processing run, robust engineering design based on innovative precision mechanics in conjunction with a modern user interface – these are the convincing features of the Leica TP1020.
- Easy to program, this instrument offers the user utmost flexibility to suit the individual requirements of any laboratory.
Advantages:
- Reduces training time
- High reliability
- Variable workloads
- Mechanical operation
Description
Carousel type with 12 stations
- Configurations: – Basic instrument
– Vacuum function
– Fume control system
– Vacuum function with fume control system
Option: two basket loading - Tissue baskets made of metal with varying capacities of up to 100 cassettes
- Ergonomic control panel with foil-protected keyboard and LCD
- Infiltration time separately programmable for each station
- Delayed start function up to 9 days
- Possibility of interrupting an automatic process for reloading or removing cassettes
- for special applications before the end of a run
- Easy editing and changing of programs, even during a processing run
- Audible alarms, error messages and warning codes
- Advanced safety concept
- Wide range of accessories
Technical Specifications – TP1020
Carousel lid | 820 mm Ø |
Height | 595 – 780 mm |
Diameter of rollers | 610 mm |
Dry weight (including accessories) | 60 kg |
Wax baths | 2 (3 optional) |
Wax baths capacity | 1.8 Liters |
Wax baths temperature range | 45 °C – 65 ° |
Standard tissue basket capacity | max 100 cassettes |
Nominal voltage | 100/120/230/240 V AC ± 10% |
Nominal frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Excess temperature cutout | 75 °C ± 4 °C |
Reagent containers | 10 (9) |
Reagent container capacity | 1.8 liters |
Standard tissue baskets | 1 (2 optional) |
Programs | 9, freely selectable |
Programmable infiltration time per station | 99 h 59 min |
Delayed start | 9 days |
Drain time | 60 s |
Vacuum device pressure difference | max 500 hPa (approx. 0.5 bar) |
For detailed specifications refer to the Product Brochure.

Leica
Leica TP1020 Semi-enclosed Benchtop Tissue Processor
Leica sets new standards in many fields of application with technically innovative instruments for specimen preparation. The Leica TP1020 is an automatic tissue processor that perfectly combines approved technology with modern, user-friendly design. Gentle specimen processing and maximum safety for tissue at all stages of the processing run, robust engineering design based on innovative precision mechanics in conjunction with a modern user interface – these are the convincing features of the Leica TP1020. Easy to program, this instrument offers the user utmost flexibility to suit the individual requirements of any laboratory.