Sledge Microtome
Product Code : JA-ELA-5490
The Sledge Microtome (SKU JA-ELA-5490) is a large sectioning microtome supplied by JaincoLab for histopathology, biology and research laboratories that cut specimens of large area or hard material. It cuts thin paraffin sections of 1 to 10 microns and can also be used for celloidin specimens, soft tissues, and hard botanical objects such as stems and roots. The listing also names ear, nose and throat departments, where fairly large specimens are sectioned.
Specifications
The microtome is built from a main slideway body, an object clamping stage, a feeding device and a knife clamping block, as detailed below.
| Product | Sledge Microtome |
| SKU | JA-ELA-5490 |
| Knife slideway | 3 horizontal tracks, 400 mm, for the knife clamping block |
| Object slideway | 3 inclined tracks for the object clamping stage and feeding device |
| Knife block | Contacts 9 tracks, which prevents the knife riding up or tilting; ball clamp for the knife holder and a handle |
| Knife holder | Two screws to eliminate knife vibration; clearance angle adjusted by screw drive |
| Object holder | Two rack-and-pinion swivelling devices for orientation; rack-and-pinion height adjustment |
| Maximum block size | 30 x 30 mm |
| Section thickness | 1 to 10 microns, in 0.5 micron increments, set by hand on a calibrated drum |
| Feed | Micrometer screw with ratchet gear and lever; 40 mm effective length, open-and-close half-nut that returns to the start when the handle is opened |
| Option | Freezing attachment, to use it as a freezing microtome |
Applications of the sledge microtome
- Thin paraffin sections of large-area specimens in histopathology
- Celloidin-embedded specimens
- Hard botanical material such as stems and roots
- Fairly large specimens in ear, nose and throat departments
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the sledge microtome with its knife holder and object clamp; the knife, the optional freezing attachment, quantity and packing are confirmed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What section thickness does it cut?
1 to 10 microns, set in 0.5 micron increments on the calibrated drum.
What is the largest block it holds?
Specimen blocks up to 30 x 30 mm.
Can it be used for frozen sections?
Yes, if a freezing attachment is fitted.
Related products
Other microtomes and histology items are in the educational laboratory apparatus range.
Request a quote
For the Sledge Microtome (JA-ELA-5490), ask for a quotation, with or without the freezing attachment, through our contact page. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
