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Histopathology

Manual Microtome

Spencers Rotary Microtome are manually operated advanced rotary microtomes, used to produce thin sections of specimens of different hardness in both routine and research applications in biology, medicine and industry. They are designed to section soft materials embedded in paraffin as well as harder specimen, provided those specimen are still suitable for manual sectioning.

  • Robust ergonomic design & compact dimensions

  • Reduces hand stress via smooth-running hand wheel

  • Precise guide way and clamping device for knife holder with optimum sliding capability

  • Elevating and leveling movements of knife and lateral movements for the sturdy knife holder to use the complete knife edge

  • Angle of cut and angle of attack easily adjusted

  • Convenient and accurate specimen advance

  • Automatic disengagement of feed mechanism at the limit of feed

  • Full-handwheel rotation for manual sectioning or optional rocking mode, where the handwheel is turned back and forth over a short distance

  • Heavy and rigid base to ensure a shake-proof operation

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