Cryostat — Unimeditrek UNI120 vs Leica CM1950
A fair, specification-based comparison of the Make-in-India UNI120 cryostat and the Leica CM1950 — chamber temperature, fast-freeze, hygiene, service in India and total cost of ownership.
Which should you buy?
The CM1950 is a well-regarded clinical cryostat. The UNI120 delivers a −35 to −40°C chamber, two Peltier fast-freeze stations (to −60°C), UV self-disinfection and a heated anti-frost door — made in India and backed by 4-hour urgent response for intra-operative work. Confirm exact CM1950 figures from Leica’s datasheet before a tender.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Cryostat Microtome | Leica CM1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber temperature | −35 to −40°C | See Leica datasheet |
| Fast-freeze (Peltier) | 2 stations, min −60°C | See Leica datasheet |
| Freezing stations | 18 | See Leica datasheet |
| Section thickness | 1–100 µm | See Leica datasheet |
| Cooling capacity | 690 W | See Leica datasheet |
| Hygiene | UV self-disinfection · heated anti-frost door | See Leica datasheet |
| Origin | Made in India | Imported |
Leica CM1950 values are taken from the manufacturer’s official product page, checked on 4 November 2026 — source. Cells marked “See Leica datasheet” are not stated on that page and are not estimated. Cryostat Microtome values are from our product page.
Service, spares & AMC in India
| In India | Cryostat Microtome | Leica CM1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer response | Within 12 hours — 4 hours for urgent / intra-operative cases | On quotation / via distributor |
| Spare parts | Held in ready stock in India | Typically imported to order |
| Standard AMC | Covers labour (parts quoted separately) | On quotation |
| Installation & training | Included, pan-India | On quotation |
5-year total cost of ownership
We sell on quotation, so compare the lifetime cost, not just the sticker. For the Cryostat Microtome your 5-year cost includes the instrument, installation and training, an AMC that covers labour (parts quoted separately), consumables and genuine spares held in India. For imported equipment, the equivalent line items — extended warranty, imported spares and per-visit service — are typically “on quotation”. Because we manufacture in India and quote direct, comparable configurations usually carry a materially lower 5-year total cost of ownership. Ask us for a line-by-line TCO for your configuration.
Tender & procurement
- Make-in-India manufacturer — supports local-content and preference-to-Make-in-India tender clauses.
- Editable technical specification, ISO 13485 & compliance sheets, warranty/AMC formats and a ready BOQ line for GeM and institutional tenders.
- CE marking / US FDA establishment registration (Class I) / CDSCO registration apply per applicable model — certificate issued on request.
Trusted across India
Unimeditrek histopathology equipment is installed at institutions including AIIMS, government medical colleges across Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh, defence hospitals, Action Cancer Hospital, Action Balaji Hospital, Kailash hospitals and Stanley Lab (Ahmedabad).
Frequently asked questions
Is the UNI120 suitable for intra-operative frozen sections?
Yes — a stable −35 to −40°C chamber with two rapid Peltier fast-freeze stations gives clean, quick frozen sections, and our 4-hour urgent engineer response keeps theatre lists moving.
Why are the Leica CM1950 figures “See Leica datasheet”?
We only publish competitor numbers confirmed on the manufacturer’s official page — Leica’s CM1950 figures should come from their datasheet. We never estimate a competitor’s specifications.