Thermo Scientific Microm HM 450 Sliding / Sledge Microtome Tissue Sectioning

Description

Description:
Thermo Scientific Microm HM 450 Sliding Microtome w/ Blade Holder and Freezing Stage
This sliding microtome is equipped with automatic fine sectioning and trimming features with selectable specimen retraction
The unit is designed to section paraffin and frozen sections in biological, botanical, and materials science applications. The integrated knife carrier glides along a maintenance-free precision cross-roller bearing system ensuring fast, comfortable, and non-tiring operation. Stepping motor technology ensures precise and accurate knife-ward specimen advance. A trimming function allows for precision block trimming prior to the sectioning function. Automatic or manual sectioning can be selected. The user-friendly control panel allows for programming of settings and sectioning parameters. Time-saving memory function retains important sectioning information including section counter, step sum, remaining travel, and specimen position. Unit provides specimen fine orientation on X/Y-axes. Unit also features an integrated removable waste tray; knife holder with integrated, movable knife guard; retraction (may be turned off); motorized coarse feed with three different speed settings; and an ergonomic handle for moving knife carrier
SPECIFICATIONS
Max. Specimen Size
80 x 60 mm
Section Thickness
1–100 µm
Weight
26 kg (57 lbs.)
Max. Horizontal Knife Stroke
190 mm
Max. Vertical Feed
40 mm
Dimensions
38W x 48D x 32H cm (15 x 19 x 12
10
/
16
")
Condition:
This system has been tested and functions like new.
Tested slide motion for effortless and smooth action: PASSED
Tested slide brake: PASSED
Tested switch on slide trim/feed: PASSED
Tested blade holder, angle adjustment and guard: PASSED
Tested clamp, angle adjustment and lock:
PASSED
Tested servo motor and limits:
PASSED
Tested LCD screen: PASSED
Tested control button functions: PASSED
Tested menu selection and functions: PASSED
Tested overall function of microtome: PASSED
Shipping:
This item will be packaged with great care and double boxed to prevent any potential damage in shipment. Insurance can be provided and should be requested before payment is made.
Returns:
Returns will be accepted, for any reason, within 30 days of the items delivery.