Microtomes, Sledge, large cutting
This micro tome consists of main body
(slide-way), object clamping stage, feeding device and knife clamping block.
The body of the micro tome has 3 tracks of 400mm horizontal slide for knife
clamping block and 3 tracks of inclined slide for object clamping stage and
feeding device. The shape of the knife block and its contact with 9 tracks
eliminate riding up or titing of the micro tome during the cutting.
The knife clamping block has a ball for
clamping the knife holder and a handle. The knife holder is fitted with two
screws serving to eliminate vibration of the knife. The clearance angle of the
knife can be adjusted by means of a screw driver.
The object clamping stage has a sliding stage
and object clamping holder is equipped with two rack and pinion swiveling
device which can be oriented for adjustment of cutting object. It can be raised
or lowered by rack and pinion for the approximate height adjustment of the
object. The specimen blocks up to 30x30mm can be held in it.
The feed device can be adjusted for section
thickness between 1 to 10microns by increment of 0.5micron by hand, with
settling drum calibration scales. The specimen rise accurately by a micrometer
screw fitted with a ratchet gear and lever transmission. The feeding screw is
40mm. In effective length and of open-and close half-nut type, it returns to
the initial position when the handle is opened.
Thin
and accurate paraffin section can be readily obtained. This may also be applied
for preparing cello din specimens