Hand Microtome External Milled Knob
Product Code : JC-BE-4452
The Hand Microtome with External Milled Knob (SKU JC-BE-4452) is a hand-held section-cutting instrument for preparing thin slices of plant stems, roots, leaves and soft animal tissue for microscope slides. The specimen is held in the tube and advanced by the milled knob, so students can cut sections of repeatable thickness with a razor. As a hand microtome with milled knob for botany practicals, it suits school biology rooms, B.Sc botany and zoology laboratories and teacher-training colleges.
Specifications
The hand microtome takes a sample section of up to 20 mm and cuts down to 10 microns, with thickness set on a micrometer scale of 50 divisions of 10 microns each; the listing is supplied complete in a case.
| Product | Hand Microtome External Milled Knob |
| SKU | JC-BE-4452 |
| Maximum sample section | 20 mm |
| Minimum cut thickness | 10 microns |
| Micrometer scale | 50 divisions of 10 microns |
| Feed | External milled knob |
| Supply condition | Complete in case |
Applications of the hand microtome in botany and zoology practicals
The hand microtome is used wherever students must cut thin, even sections by hand for staining and mounting, most often in plant anatomy work where fresh material is sectioned during the practical period.
- Transverse sections of dicot and monocot stems and roots in plant anatomy practicals
- Leaf sections for observing mesophyll and vascular bundles
- Soft tissue sections for introductory histology demonstrations
- Preparing temporary stained slides in school and B.Sc laboratories
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one hand microtome with external milled knob, supplied complete in its case. Razors, specimen holders such as pith or carrot pieces, stains and slides are not part of the listing unless quoted. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the number of microtomes and the delivery destination. Class sets for school and college laboratories and bulk or tender quantities are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What section size and thickness does this hand microtome handle?
It takes a sample section of up to 20 mm and cuts down to a minimum of 10 microns.
How is the section thickness set?
Thickness is set on a micrometer scale of 50 divisions, each division equal to 10 microns, using the external milled knob.
Is a case included?
Yes. The listing states that the hand microtome is supplied complete in a case.
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Request a quote
To order the Hand Microtome with External Milled Knob, send the number of units and the delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JC-BE-4452. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
