PELCO® HP1 Heat Pen

Reduces compression in thin sections.

The HP1 Heat Pen is a useful tool for flattening thin sections cut by an ultramicrotome. Passing the heated filament over the sections, while still in the knife boat, will flatten them. Variable temperature setting for optimum effectiveness.

The HP1 consists of a power supply housed in a cabinet and fitted with a 3-prong power cord. The filament and holder are connected to the power supply and clamped onto the back of the housing when not in use. The on/off switch is located on top and the intensity of the heat is adjusted by the knob on the front panel. The level of heat can be visually checked by means of 10 progressive colored light bars. When the unit is switched on but not in use, a red light will blink to warn any persons not to touch the hot filament.

The above method replaces the solvent vapor method which is harmful to the operator and gives less reproducible results.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
173-3	PELCO HP1 Heat Pen, 115 VAC	each	$440.00	Qty:
173-220	PELCO HP1 Heat Pen, 220 VAC	each	440.00	Qty:
173-8	PELCO Filament Replacement	each	26.50	Qty:

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