Rotary Microtome Microtech, model CUT 4050, Germany

A Microtome always consists of the knife holder basic unit with knife holder and clamped knife, the object clamp, the advanced mechanism and appropriate adjusting mechanism for the choice of the section thickness. The advance mechanism delivers the preparation in a defined cut size to the knife.

The knife pulls through the preparation and by the wedge effect lifts off a filmy layer ( = specimen cut) .With the Rotary Microtome the knife is horizontal and firm, the preparation is induced perpendicularly

The reached cutting thickness depends on the material of the sample, on the analysis intent and on the pretreatment ( adjustment, imbedding, histology technique) .

The knives necessary in turn depend on the material of the sample, the analysis intent and pretreatment. Standard steel knives are used in certain grinding types. Nowadays these are often replaced by disposable blades.

Micro and Coarse Advance movements in enclosed housing. Coarse advance left side. Optimum specimen guidance by maintenance free cross roller guides. Safety lock on handwheel. Section thickness adjustment from steps. Precise guide way and clamping device for nifeholder with optimum sliding capability and prism guide.Vertical stroke: 70mm Horizontal stroke: 40mm