Precisionary Fully Automated Rotary Microtome RF-1000
SKU: RF-1000
Precisionary Fully Automated Rotary Microtome RF-1000
The Precisionary rotary microtome RF-1000 is a FULLY AUTOMATED model that is ideal for repetitive tissue slicing. This model is our top-of-the-line microtome and tissue slicer for histopathology. It is fully automated to provide reliability and outstanding operator comfort. The RF-1000 rotary microtome gives you stability and high precision cutting, allowing it to be a multi-purpose instrument for cutting paraffin wax embedded sections in research and clinical labs.
Precisionary offers a full 3-year warranty for all new rotary microtome units that includes repairs, parts, labor, and shipping. This warranty program applies only to these rotary microtome models: RF-600, RF-800, and RF-1000.
Key Features
- Side control panel allows for “sectioning” and “trimming” modes, slice thickness adjustments, and automation on/off
- LCD touchscreen panel shows multiple control settings (section & trim thickness, cutting mode, speed, and stroke distance)
- Specimen retraction helps users avoid damage between slice sample surfaces, ensuring higher quality slices
- Specimen clamp is compatible with multiple cassette sizes
- Safety emergency stop button included
- Smooth turning handwheel can be locked for safety
- Cutting stage has blade guard for safety
- Large volume waste tray is removable for easy cleaning
Applications
- Electrophysiology
- Immunohistochemistry
- Histopathology
- High-throughput Sectioning
- Large sample (whole organ) sectioning
- Precision-cut tissue slices (PCTS)
- Imaging
- Electron microscopy
- Genetic Sequencing (Single-cell isolation)
- In-situ hybridization
- Material and Bioengineering (Polymers)
- Organoids
- Organotypic slice culture
- Plant research
Specifications
| Model Number | RF-1000 |
| Microtome Type | Fully Automated |
| Section Thickness Range | 0.5µm – 100µm adjustable as follows: |
| 0.5µm – 5µm (in 0.5µm increments) | |
| 5µm – 20µm (in 1µm increments) | |
| 20µm – 60µm (in 5µm increments) | |
| 60µm – 100µm (in 10µm increments) | |
| Trimming Thickness Range | 5µm – 600µm adjustable as follows: |
| 5µm – 10µm (in 5µm increments) | |
| 10µm – 100µm (in 10µm increments) | |
| 100µm – 200µm (in 20µm increments) | |
| 200µm – 600µm (in 50µm increments) | |
| Minimum Section Thickness | 0.5µm |
| Specimen Retraction | 0-220µm (Optional on/o ) |
| Horizontal Specimen Stroke | 20mm |
| Vertical Specimen Stroke | 60mm |
| Sample Rotation | 8º rotation in X-Y axes |
| Specimen feed speed | Electronically adjustable |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 19 ½ in x 16 7/8 in x 12 in |
| Weight | 60 lb |
| Voltage & Power | 100-120V, 60Hz |
| Additional Accessories (Included for FREE!) |
Universal para n specimen clamp |
| Foot pedal controller | |
| Side control panel | |
| Box of 50 cutting blades |
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