Manual Rotary Microtome

The Manual Rotary Microtome includes a knife holder capable of handling both high and low profile blades. The knife holder has smooth lateral movement to utilize the full length of the cutting blade and slides easily onto the dovetail base. For added safety, the knife holder comes equipped with an attached knife guard to cover the blade when the instrument is unattended. The knife guard also contains an ejecting pin mechanism for safe and simple removal and disposal. The knife clearance angle, 0 – 10°, can be adjusted on the knife holder base. A waste tray slides effortlessly under the front of the unit and is easily removed for cleaning.

Features:

• Universal cassette block holder
  with self-contained level
• Versatile lock on hand wheel
• Full lateral movement of knife holder
• Safety knife guard/blade ejector
• Easy-to-clean waste tray
• Compact, sleek and sturdy design

Specifications:

• Feed advance: 28mm
• Vertical stroke: 60mm
• Thickness 0.5 – 60µm
• Dimensions: 17 ¼” x 21 ¼” x 11 ½” (440 x 540 x 290mm)
• Weight: 51.4 lbs (23.3kg)