A microtome (from the Greek mikros, meaning "small", and temnein, meaning "to cut") is a tool used to cut extremely thin slices of material, known as sections. Important in science, microtomes are used in microscopy, allowing for the preparation of samples for observation under transmitted light or electron radiation. Microtomes use steel, glass, or diamond blades depending upon the specimen being sliced and the desired thickness of the sections being cut. Steel blades are used to prepare sections of animal or plant tissues forlight microscopy histology. Glass knives are used to slice sections for light microscopy and to slice very thin sections for electron microscopy. Industrial grade diamond knives are used to slice hard materials such as bone, teeth and plant matter for both light microscopy and for electron microscopy. Gem quality diamond knives are used for slicing thin sections for electron microscopy.

Microtomy is a method for the preparation of thin sections for materials such as bones, minerals and teeth, and an alternative toelectropolishing and ion milling. Microtome sections can be made thin enough to section a human hair across its breadth, with section thickness between 50 nm and 100 µm.

For the preparation of thin sections for electron microscopy the RMC line of ultramicrotomes has the longest pedigree in the industry.

Features

• Auto thick/thin sectioning from 5-4999nm with 4 memory storage channels
• Compact two piece design with advanced antivibration system
• Separate control unit for maximum flexibility and ease of use
• Built-in hand rests
• Modern one piece laminated cover
• PowerTome, high stability, zero backlash, cutting arm drive system
• High precision micrometer knife stage
• Ergonomic stereomicroscope system with constant radial focus eucentric tilt control
• Supplied complete with the following:
• Specimen orientation mount (formerly arc segment mount)
• Stemi 2000 stereomicroscope 7.7:1 zoom range, 6.5X to 50X magnification with 10X WF (23mm) eyepieces
• Self locking Positrac(TM) knife stage
• One universal transilluminated specimen holder with wrench
• One 7mm flat specimen transilluminated holder
• LED backlighting and specimen transillumination with brightness control
• Overhead diffused light
• Glass knife support
• Wooden accessory box
• Trimming block and post
• Stereomicroscope mounted breath shield
• Stage mounted air draft shield
• Control unit
• Power cord
• Interconnect cables
• Dust cover
• Spare lamps & fuses
• Instruction manual
• Wrenches

Specifications

• 100/120/220/240 Vac 50/60 Hz power input
• Shipping Dimensions: One pallet base, tri-wall crate, 840mm x 560mm x 635mm plus one accessory carton, 610mm x 610mm x 610mm
• Net Weight: 33 kg (72 lbs.) Gross Weight: 74 kg (164 lbs)