Complete Product Description

The Microm HM 450 Microtome is a unique sliding microtome with automatic fine/trim- feed system, specimen retraction during return travel. Maintenance-free precision cross roller bearings. For sectioning paraffin, frozen specimens and specialty applications in biological, botany, and materials science. Specimen sizes up to 155 x 90 mm can be accommodated. Performance, ergonomy and design of this sliding microtome with stepping motor far exceed today?s standards. The extraordinary smooth knife carrier movement guarantees fast, comfortable and non-tiring operation. Intelligent and modern electronic control systems coupled with high-precision mechanics result in optimal section quality and reproducibility of even difficult-to-cut embedded specimens. Adjustable handle.

Microm HM 450 Microtome Features

• Stable, distortion-free basic construction with zero-backlash and maintenance-free cross roller bearings
• Enclosed housing with protected, interior feed mechanism via stepping motor
• Automatic and manual feed from 0 to 100 mm
• Automatic feed independent of specimen size via reversing the sledge (can be turned off)
• Specimen retraction during knife return travel (can be turned off)
• Compensation for heat extension via stepping motor; 2 mm
• Specimen orientation via coaxial one-hand adjustment
• Quick change system of the specimen clamping
• Coaxial knife angle adjustment without having to open the knife clamping
• Integrated knife guard

Microm HM 450 Microtome Specifications