ConXport Senior Precision Rotary Microtome

Product Description

Senior Precision Rotary Microtome Model is themost precise and uniform sectioning equipment for use in Medical Colleges,Universities, Research Laboratories, Hospitals and Educational Institutions.The internal mechanism and knife holder rests on a heavy-duty and rigid base torender a shake proof operation. The Protective aluminium cover is hinged to thebase and swings back so that the interior parts are completely exposed forconvenient setting, cleaning, lubrication etc.
Feed mechanism is dependent upon the vertical movement of the object block.With every complete revolution of the counter balanced drive wheel, the feedpawl engages with the teeth of the ratchet gear which moves towards andadvances the object holder through a cone inclined plane mechanism in preciseincrements so that the tissues can be sectioned even to a thickness of onemicron.

When the limit of the feed reaches at the end,a safety device automatically disengages the feed mechanism to prevent jammingand avoid damage to the feed screws. The feed indicator is graduated inmicrons, is conveniently located in the front for instant references and itssetting is controlled by a knurled knob at the back of the microtome. Thesturdy knife holder, in addition to knife elevating and leveling provideslateral movement for complete use of knife edge. The angle, adjustable up to30o, is indicated on a reference scale. The knife supplied with the Microtomeis fabricated from high carbon fine grain tool steel which is heat-treated forproper temper & tested for Micro structures.
A lever is provided to lock counter balanced drive wheel and specimen block isstopped at the top of its excursion, providing ample clearance space for safetyinsert and removal of knife and block holders. A quick flip of the leverreleases the drive wheel.

The complete unit is packed with the following accessories in awooden case :-

Optional Accessories :-Razor Attachments, Microtome Razors/Knives, L-moulds,Object Holders, Honing Stones, Leather Straps, Micro abrasives, Knife backs andhandles Lubricating Oil, Razor/knife Sharpeners etc.