Rotary Microtome
Product Code : JC-BE-4453
The Rotary Microtome (SKU JC-BE-4453) cuts thin, uniform sections of embedded biological specimens for microscopic study. Turning the drive wheel moves the object holder past the knife, and each revolution advances it by the set feed, so ribbons of sections can be produced for mounting. The rotary microtome for histology labs suits college zoology and botany departments, medical and paramedical teaching laboratories and research groups that prepare their own slides.
Specifications
The rotary microtome has a heavy base with a hinged cover over the mechanism and knife holder, a ratchet-wheel feed that advances the object holder through a cone and inclined plane mechanism, a front feed indicator, a rear feed setting control and an automatic safety disengagement of the feed.
| Product | Rotary Microtome |
| SKU | JC-BE-4453 |
| Base | Heavy base with hinged cover over the interior mechanism and knife holder |
| Feed mechanism | Ratchet wheel engaged by the feed panel on every revolution of the drive wheel; object holder advanced through a cone and inclined plane |
| Feed indicator | Front of the unit |
| Feed setting control | Back of the unit |
| Safety feature | Automatic disengagement of the feed mechanism |
Applications of the rotary microtome
The rotary microtome is used to cut serial sections of paraffin-embedded tissue for staining, which is the core step of histology and histopathology practical work.
- Serial sectioning of paraffin-embedded animal and plant tissue
- Histology practicals in B.Sc, M.Sc and medical teaching laboratories
- Slide preparation for histopathology training
- Research groups preparing their own stained sections
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the rotary microtome with its base, cover and feed mechanism. The section thickness range, knife type and blade holder options are not stated in the listing and are confirmed on the quotation. 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. Single units for departments and bulk or tender quantities are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How does the feed work on this rotary microtome?
With every revolution of the drive wheel the feed panel engages the ratchet wheel, which advances the object holder through a cone and inclined plane mechanism.
Does it have a safety feature?
Yes. A safety device automatically disengages the feed mechanism.
Where are the feed controls placed?
The feed indicator is at the front of the unit and the feed setting control is at the back.
Related products
More items are listed in the JaincoLab biology lab equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the Rotary Microtome, send the quantity, the required section thickness range and the delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JC-BE-4453. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
