Required Minimum Specifications.pdf

Motorized Microtome

Required Minimum Specifications:

Motorized microtome will be utilized to section formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissues onto slides for staining.

• Rotary microtome that operates automated, semi-automated or manually

• Personalized coarse feed wheel for trimming

• Can section from 0.5 micron to 100 microns with setting values of 0.5-5 microns in 0.5 micron increments; 5-20 microns in 1 micron increments; 20-609 microns in 5 micron increments and 60-100 in 10 micron increments

• Trimming section thickness settings of 1-600 microns with setting values of 1-10 microns in 1 micron increments; 10-20 microns in 2 micron increments; 20-50 microns in 5 micron increments; 50-100 in 10 micron increments; 100-600 microns in 50 micron increments

• Cutting modes options: rock, single, continuous, step and program

• Vertical stroke of 70mm +/- 1 mm

• Motorized sectioning speeds of 0-420 mm/s

• Memory position to accelerate sectioning

• Specimen retraction in manual and motorized mode that can be turned on or off

• Capable of cutting standard/universal and mega cassettes

• User adjustable force balance system to eliminate injury risk

• Precision orientation system

• 2-in-1 blade holder system for high and low profile blades including the blade holder base

• Antistatic Waste Tray to reduce contamination

• Automatic Electronic Brake along with 2 mechanical locks

• Handle can be centered

• Fast homing to speed the sectioning process

• Coarse feed wheel turn direction can be made clockwise or counterclockwise for personal preference

• Precision orientation with quick clamping system for specimen clamps

• Universal cassette clamp

• Top surface tray—23.5cm W x 27.5cm L to store tools.

• Power cord