Friday, 29 April 2011

Features of A Semi Automatic Microtome

What features to look for when buying a semi automatic microtome for your histology lab?

A Semi Automatic Microtome is an enhancement over manual sectioning, as it incorporates high precision motorized specimen feed for efficient operations and consistently uniform sections.

The following features are a must in a Semi Automatic Microtome:
1. Section and Trim Modes
2. Fast Forward Function
3. Fast Backward Function
4. Section/Trim thickness setting function.
5. LCD that displays section thickness and section counts
6. Feather touch keypad
7. A Universal knife holder
8. Interchangeability between universal casette clamp and standard specimen clamp
9. A knife guard
10. Lockable Hand Wheel
11. Automatic Retraction
12. Anti Roll Plate
13. LED visual limit indicators/ alarm system
14. Section waste tray for tissue debris

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