Microtome
SPECIFICATION
Model: Leica RM2235 and RM2135
Manufacturer: Leica
DESCRIPTION
The robust RM2235 and RM2135 offers numerous features that were not available in this class of microtome. It is designed for manual routine paraffin sectioning but can also be used for cutting harder materials. The RM2235 and RM2135 rotary microtome are perfectly suited for those who expect precision sectioning and appreciate the feel and extra measure of control during manual sectioning.
Technical Specifications
Properties | RM2235 and RM2135 |
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Storage temperature range | +5oC to +50oC |
Humidity | <85% high scan speed up to 24,000 nm/min |
Section thickness setting | 1.0 - 60 µm (1 to 10 µm in 1 µm increments, 10 to 20 µm increments in 2 µm increments, 20 to 60 µm in 5 µm increments) |
Horizontal specimen feed | Approximate 30 mm / 1.18 inches |
Vertical stroke | 70 mm / 2.76 inches |
Maximum specimen size | 45 x 50 mm / 1.77 x 1.97 inches |
Maximum sectioning area without retraction | 69 mm / 2.72 inches (without specimen orientation 1 µm) |
Maximum sectioning area with retraction | 62 mm / 2.44 inches |
Specimen orientation (optional) | Horizontal: ± 8o Vertical: ± 8o Rotatability: ± 90o |
Repositioning of knife holder base | North-South: ± 25 mm Specimen retraction: 200 µm (can be turned off manually) Trimming thickness selection: 10 µm / 50 µm Clamping lever : repositioning of 360 |
CONTACT
Person in charge: Zaidatul Nadia Binti Zainal
Lab location: 3-5-23C
Email address: Zaidatul.zainal@monash.edu
Contact number: +603-55161620