Embedding station — Unimeditrek TES-500 vs Leica HistoCore Arcadia H/C
A fair comparison of the Make-in-India TES-500 tissue embedding station and the Leica HistoCore Arcadia heated module and cold plate — working area, temperatures, service in India and cost.
Which should you buy?
Both set firm, well-oriented paraffin blocks. The Arcadia is a refined modular system from a global brand. The TES-500 gives you a heated dispenser, a large cold plate (~110 blocks) and a separate cooling unit in one Indian-made system, serviced nationwide — at a lower total cost of ownership.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Tissue Embedding Station | Leica HistoCore Arcadia H/C |
|---|---|---|
| Paraffin reservoir | 3.5 / 5 L with filters | See Leica datasheet |
| Heated working plate | 365 × 255 mm · +30 to +70°C | See Leica datasheet |
| Cold plate | 505 × 265 mm · ~110 blocks · +15 to −15°C | Arcadia C: −6°C, up to 65 cassettes |
| Heated forceps | 2 connections (wells for 6) | See Leica datasheet |
| Timer | 7-day programmable | See Leica datasheet |
| Origin | Made in India | Imported |
Leica HistoCore Arcadia H/C 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. Tissue Embedding Station values are from our product page.
Service, spares & AMC in India
| In India | Tissue Embedding Station | Leica HistoCore Arcadia H/C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tissue Embedding Station 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
Does the TES-500 include a cold plate like the Arcadia C?
Yes — the TES-500 comes with a large stainless-steel cold plate (~110 blocks, +15 down to −15°C) plus a −5°C cold spot in the dispenser. The Arcadia C is Leica’s dedicated cold plate (−6°C, up to 65 cassettes).
Is service available across India?
Yes — Unimeditrek manufactures and services the TES-500 across India with 12-hour engineer response and stocked spares.