Knowledge Base
I Hit My Blade Holder with My Cassette Clamp. Can I Fix It?
Accidents happen, even to the most experienced histotechs. You go to trim or reposition your block, and suddenly the cassette clamp makes contact with the blade holder.
Troubleshooting VIP 5 Errors? It Might Just Be Your Retort Gasket... And That’s Good News!
Unlike pump failures, valve malfunctions, or electrical issues, a bad gasket is a quick, low-cost fix that most lab professionals can handle in minutes.
You don’t need to wait days for a technician or run the risk lost samples. And best of all, you can get an OEM-compatible replacement gasket right now from a trusted source.
HOW TO: Uncrating Stand-Up Refurbished Equipment
How to uncrate/unpackage refurbished cryostats and tissue processors from Rankin Biomedical.
How the Can-Filter System Dramatically Reduced Formaldehyde Exposure in Pathology Labs
"[The Rankin Can-Filter Fume System] is absolutely better than what is out there right now,” Prince told our team during a recent review. “It’s powerful—and more importantly, it works.
Why Refurbished Histology Equipment Might Be Your Lab’s Smartest Move in 2025
Major brands manufacture much of their equipment in China and rely on key components from overseas. This means lab managers across the U.S. may now be facing longer lead times, higher prices, and fewer options.
LIS-Compatible Printers in the Histology Lab
Most LIS platforms are capable of generating output files—such as text or CSV
files—that contain the data needed for printing cassettes and slides. If your printer
software can monitor a shared folder and automatically process those files, integration
is not only possible, but seamless.
Breathe Easy in Your Histology Lab: The Rankin Can-Filter Fume Filtration System
The Rankin Can-Filter Fume Filtration System is a stand-alone, whole-room carbon filter solution designed to remove hazardous fumes in histology labs, ensuring a cleaner and safer work environment. With no need for ventilation modifications, easy plug-and-play operation, and powerful chemical filtration, it’s the ideal addition to any lab’s safety measures.
VIDEO: One-Click Printing from Excel on Dakewe C100 Laser Cassette Printer
In this video, our printer specialist walks through a custom excel solution on a recent deployment of a Dakewe C100 laser cassette printer.
Rankin Celebrates 30-Years in Business
Rankin is 30-years old! Thank you to all of our customers, partners, suppliers, and employees for an incredible journey so far. Cheers to another 30 more.
VIDEO: Dakewe CT520 Cryostat Walkthrough
Unboxing and adjusting the settings on the Dakewe CT520 Research Cryostat.

