Fully Automatic Rotary Microtome
MEDITE A550
The fully automatic Microtome A550 is a premium microtome developed and manufactured in Germany by microtome experts with many decades of experience. As a result, A550 is ergonomics, precision, consistency and balance personified.
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The specimen feed and retraction are fully automatic. The cutting stroke can be either automatic for ease and comfort, or manual for when extra sensitive cuts are required to further protect very fragile tissue samples.
Settings relevant to the sections are entered via the intuitively operated digital control panel.
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The side controls allow fine and coarse adjustment. The larger rotary control is linked to the specimen clamp and the lower rotary control allows the sectioning speed to be changed for trimming and fine sectioning applications.
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The memory function allows user defined selections to be saved and scrolled between at the push of a button. The retraction can be selected variably and the sections are counted automatically. The start and stop function of the vertical cutting stroke can be operated via the keyboard or the optional foot switch. The sectioning speed is infinitely variable.
A fine adjustment mechanism is already integrated as standard feature of the specimen clamp holder. The specimen clamp can be aligned horizontally and vertically, both orientations give great stability.
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For added safety the spring lever brake can be operated mechanically.
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Section waste is collected in the large removable tray on the front of the Microtome A550 to keep the work area free.
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Different versions of specimen clamps and blade holders are available separately for different applications and customer requirements.
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Fine Section Thickness Setting Range:
- from 0.25μm to 2μm in 0.25μm steps
- from 2μm to 10μm in 0.5μm steps
- from 10μm to 100μm in 1μm steps
Trimming Section Thickness Setting Range:
- from 0 μm to 20 μm in 1 μm steps
- from 20 μm to 100 μm in 5 μm steps
- from 10 μm to 600 μm in 10 μm steps
Horizontal Specimen Feed: 30mm
Vertical Stroke: 70mm
Object Clamp Fine Adjustment: 0 – 8° in X / Y axis
Blade Holder Setting Angle: Mechanically 0 – 15°, marked 6 – 12°
Dimensions including Waste Tray (W/D/H): 377 x 530 x 281mm
Section Transfer System
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MEDITE AQ 540
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When the AQ 540 Section Transfer System is paired with the A550 Microtome the collection of even the most challenging sections and floating out is automated for perfect sections every time.
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After cutting with the special blade holder, the section is immediately stretched due to the temperature-controlled laminar water film, the flow of which is fully adjustable.
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When the transfer bridge is open, the wet cutting waste is led straight into the waste container. With the bridge closed, the selected sections are moved into the temperature-controlled illuminated water bath.
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All settings are carried out via the touch display on the front.
Bath temperature: up to 50 °C
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Bath volume: 750 ml
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Pump reservoir volume: 570 ml
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Flow rate: 0 ‒ 500ml/min
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Dimensions When Mounted on Microtome (W/D/H): 300 x 235 x 128m
Semi Automatic Rotary Microtome
MEDITE M530
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The semi automatic Microtome M530 is developed and manufactured in Germany by microtome experts with many decades of experience.
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The automated specimen feed and retraction provide precision and consistency and the sensitivity and balance provided by the manual hand wheel ensure optimal section quality.
Settings can be adjusted via the intuitive control panel. Fine and coarse adjustments can be made at the push of a button. Up to three sectioning positions can be saved and selected at the push of a button using the memory function. Specimen retraction can be selected variably. Sections are automatically counted.
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A fine adjustment mechanism is integrated as standard feature of the specimen clamp holder. The specimen clamp can be aligned horizontally and vertically and offers optimal stability.
The Microtome M530 enables high-quality sections to be produced quickly and safely thanks to its precise operation.
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Different versions of specimen clamps and blade holders are available separately for different applications and customer requirements.
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Fine Section Thickness Setting Range:
- from 0.5μm to 5μm in 0.5μm steps
- from 5μm to 100μm in 1μm steps
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Trimming Section Thickness Setting Range:
- from 0μm to 100μm in 5μm steps
- from 100μm to 600μm in 50μm steps
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Horizontal Specimen Feed: 30mm
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Vertical Stroke: 70mm
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Object Clamp Fine Adjustment: 0 – 8° in X / Y axis
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Blade Holder Setting Angle: Mechanically 0 – 15°, marked 6 – 12°
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Dimensions including waste tray (W/D/H): 377 x 530 x 281mm
Manual Rotary Microtome
Manual Rotary Microtome
MEDITE M380
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The high precision manual M380 is developed and manufactured in Germany by microtome experts with many decades of experience.
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The precision trim wheel and perfectly balance hand wheel give the user complete control to allow perfect sections to be cut time after time.
The mechanical section thickness regulator is clearly visible and easily adjustable. The handwheel can easily be locked in any position using a spring lever.
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A fine adjustment mechanism is an integrated feature of the specimen clamp holder. The specimen clamp can be aligned horizontally and vertically and is characterized by great stability.
Different versions of specimen clamps and blade holders are available separately for different applications and customer requirements.
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Setting Range:
- from 0.5μm to 2μm in 0.5μm steps
- from 2μm to 20μm in 1μm steps
- from 10μm to 20μm in 2μm steps
- from 20μm to 60μm in 5μm step
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Horizontal Specimen Feed: 30mm
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Vertical Stroke: 70mm
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Object Clamp Fine Adjustment: 0 – 8° in X / Y axis
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Blade Holder Setting Angle: Mechanically 0 – 15°, marked 6 – 12°
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Dimensions including waste tray (W/D/H): 377 x 530 x 281mm
Cold Plates
Histology Cold Plate BCP170
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The Histology Cold Plate has a small footprint, yet high capacity working area. The fast freezing eco-compressor gets the instrument to working temperature quickly. The cold area is flat and easy to clean.
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Dimensions: 410 x 605 x 385mm
Temperature: -10ÌŠC
High Capacity Histology Cold Plate BEC 230
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The High Capacity Cold Plate has a sunken cooling area that can be covered with the provided plexi glass lid, creating a cooling chamber for maximum effectiveness.
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The cooling chamber allows up to 300 blocks to be stored after embedding so they are ready for sectioning.
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Capacity: 300 Blocks
Dimensions: 410 x 605 x 385mm
Temperature: -10ÌŠC
COP 30 High Capacity Histology Cold Plate
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The COP 30 a powerful cooling plate with stainless steel surface which offers a capacity of up to 100 blocks.
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Without any limitations to the left, right and front, the blocks can easily be placed and sorted. A circumferential heating tape prevents the edge area from icing up.
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The precise electronic temperature control provides high constancy. Temperatures can be set and adjusted on the digital control panel with the easy-to-use membrane keyboard.
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During the operation, the current temperature is shown. The flat housing on the top offers additional space for small tools and accessories used in the process.
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​​​​​​Dimensions: 450 x 600 x 235mm
Temperature: Up to -15 °C
TKF 22 Deep Cooling Histology Cold Plate
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The TKF 22 is ideal for the rapid cooling of histology blocks.
Up to 180 paraffin blocks fit into the purpose made cooling tray which is made from easy to clean stainless steel.
The powerful cooling unit cools down to -35°C 10 minutes.
The precise electronic temperature control provides high constancy. Temperatures can be set and adjusted on the digital control panel with the easy-to-use membrane keyboard.
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Dimensions: 400 x 625 x 250mm
Temperature: Up to -35°C
Section Mounting Water Baths
Low Profile Histology Section Mounting Bath
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The circular Low Profile Section Mounting Bath has a low rim to ensure sections can be floated and lifted comfortably. The black anodised coating makes section visibility easier and the internal insulation ensures a constant temperature is kept.
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Lid included.
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Temperature Range: +30°C to +80°C
Dimensions (∅ x H): 345 x 100mm
Section Mounting Bath with Integrated Slide Dryer
The Section Mounting Bath and Slide Dryer combines section mounting and slide drying in a single instrument with a small footprint giving better space utilisation.
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The pyrex section bath is removable to facilitate easier filling and emptying. The Slide Dryer is flat allowing better and more consistent heat transfer compared to wires or racks. Both processes have their own temperature control to allow user optimisation.
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Overall Dimensions: 350 x 365 x 155mm
Slide Dryer Capacity: 24 Slides
Slide Drying/Section Stretching Hotplates
Slide Drying/Section Stretching Hot Plates
The Bio-Optica Slide Drying/Section Stretching Hotplate has an easy to clean anodised flat heated working surface that enables a more consistent heat transfer compared to wires or racks. The digital temperature controller allows a consistent temperature to be set and maintained.
Dimensions: 150 x 380 x 100mm
Temperature Range: +20°C to +90°C
Slide Drying/Section Stretching Hot Plates
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MEDITE OTS 40
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The Medite OTS Slide Drying/Section Stretching Hotplates have 6mm thick plastic coated aluminium working plates which facilitates rapid heating to the desired working temperature.
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The digital temperature controller provides a consistent working temperature between 30°C and 99°C.
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Available in sizes:
150 x 200mm
150 x 400mm
200 x 250mm
250 x 300mm
300 x 400mm
High Capacity Histology Oven
High Capacity Histology Oven
MEDITE TDO Sahara Convection Oven
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The high capacity TDO Sahara is a convection oven for fast, effective, efficient and gentle drying of histology slides.
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The TDO Sahara has a small footprint yet large drying chamber to ensure optimal use of laboratory bench space. The two stainless steel shelves within provide capacity for up to 48 slide racks, and a debris tray on the bottom of the chamber ensures ease of cleaning.
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TDO Sahara warms up to operating temperature in just sixty seconds. The magnetic locking mechanism ensures a stable temperature and efficient energy usage.
Drying times are set using an intuitive user interface which allows chosen drying times or continuous operation.
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The proven, robust build quality ensures reliability and longevity.
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Temperature Range: 20°C to 80 °C
External Dimensions (w/d/h): 445 x 368 x 480mm
Internal Dimensions (w/d/h): 414 x 273 x 280mm
Microtome Blades
TissueCut® Microtome Blades
A great microtome is only as good as the blade. TissueCut® microtome blades are made in Japan from exceptional quality Japanese steel. All profiles are consistent and there is a suitable blade for almost all applications. The 50 blade dispenser allows safe dispensing and disposal of blades.
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Low/Standard Profile Blades
TYPE LS35 - Plasma hardened for fast ribboning of all tissue types
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TYPE LH35 - Plasma hardened for thin sections for IHC and special stains
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TYPE R 52 - Strong blade for extra longevity when cutting all tissue types
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TYPE N42 - Extra hardened for very hard and frozen tissue
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High Profile Blades
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TYPE R 70 - for routine use
