What Persistent Chemical Odors in Your Histology Lab Really Mean

What Persistent Chemical Odors in Your Histology Lab Really Mean

Brent Rankin

This blog explains why these odors occur, the effects of common histology vapors, the recommended exposure limits, and what you can do to eliminate the smell and create a safer lab environment.

What Persistent Chemical Odors in Your Histology Lab Really Mean

What Persistent Chemical Odors in Your Histology Lab Really Mean

Brent Rankin

This blog explains why these odors occur, the effects of common histology vapors, the recommended exposure limits, and what you can do to eliminate the smell and create a safer lab environment.

I Hit My Blade Holder with My Cassette Clamp. Can I Fix It?

I Hit My Blade Holder with My Cassette Clamp. Can I Fix It?

Brent Rankin

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!

Troubleshooting VIP 5 Errors? It Might Just Be Your Retort Gasket... And That’s Good News!

Brent Rankin

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: Uncrating Stand-Up Refurbished Equipment

Justin Rabidoux

How to uncrate/unpackage refurbished cryostats and tissue processors from Rankin Biomedical.

How the Can-Filter System Dramatically Reduced Formaldehyde Exposure in Pathology Labs

How the Can-Filter System Dramatically Reduced Formaldehyde Exposure in Pathology Labs

Brent Rankin

"[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

Why Refurbished Histology Equipment Might Be Your Lab’s Smartest Move in 2025

Justin Rabidoux

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

LIS-Compatible Printers in the Histology Lab

Carter Smith

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

Breathe Easy in Your Histology Lab: The Rankin Can-Filter Fume Filtration System

Sarah Blondin

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: Dakewe S10 Laser Slide Printer

VIDEO: Dakewe S10 Laser Slide Printer

Justin Rabidoux
VIDEO: One-Click Printing from Excel on Dakewe C100 Laser Cassette Printer

VIDEO: One-Click Printing from Excel on Dakewe C100 Laser Cassette Printer

Justin Rabidoux

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 Celebrates 30-Years in Business

Justin Rabidoux

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

VIDEO: Dakewe CT520 Cryostat Walkthrough

Brent Rankin

Unboxing and adjusting the settings on the Dakewe CT520 Research Cryostat.

Since 1995

Rankin has been a leader in supplying anatomic pathology equipment and supplies. Still family owned and operated in southeast Michigan.