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| Microslicer™ DTK-1000 | Microslicer™ DTK-Zero1 |
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| Microslicer™ DTK-3000W | LinearSlicer™ PRO7 |
The DTK Microslicers™ have a unique design for the vibratory motion of the cutting blade. They are made to cut sections of extremely soft tissues like brain, liver or similar difficult-to-section material. The Microslicers line of instruments are well known for their quality and their superior results, enjoying an excellent reputation in the neuroscience research community.
Objective of the Microslicer™
The Microslicer™ is an instrument used to cut sections of fresh or fixed animal or plant tissues without freezing the tissues.
Fresh tissue sections (10 to 500 micrometers in thickness) are used in anatomy, physiology and pharmacology research areas. In addition, fresh botanical tissue sections are also used in the various research fields.
Histochemistry and cytochemistry procedures require incubation of tissue sections in various reaction media. Large tissue blocks and thick tissue sections often produce non-specific deposits of reaction products and areas of no reaction in the center of the tissues. This is due to the poor penetration of the reaction media into the tissue. The use of thinner tissue sections is required to facilitate the penetration of the reaction medium into the tissues.
DSK Microslicer™ (DTK-1000, DTK-Zero1 and DTK-3000W) are instruments for cutting non-frozen tissue sections easily and efficiently.
There is a Choice of Three Microslicer™ Models and the New LinearSlicer™ PRO7:
The Microslicer™ vibrating tissue slicer system feature a constant cutting amplitude and a selectable frequency. The DTK-Zero1, and DTK-3000W models feature the Microslicer™ Zero-Z technology with a redesigned cutting head for dramatically reduced Z-axis vibration. All systems have a bath with a simple but effective drain. The specimen tray allow for reduced use of solutions and cooling around it. The layout of the switches on either side of the tray allows for easy operation and reduced spillage on the controls.
Applications: Neuroscience Research, Physiology, Immunocytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Fluorescent Antibody Study, Histology, Cytology
Journal References to Research Work Done Using a Microslicer™
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| Left Panel | LinearSlicer™ PRO7 | Right Panel |
LinearSlicer™ PRO7I. Intended Use of the Instrument |
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II. General description and characteristics of the instrument.
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| Model | Prod. No. 10000 and 10000-220 Microslicer™ DTK-1000 |
Prod. No. 10111 and 10111-220 Microslicer™ Zero 1 |
Prod. No. 10150 and 10150-220 Microslicer™ DTK-3000W |
Prod. No. 10160 and 10160-220 LinearSlicer™ PRO7 |
| Electrical | 100/120/220/340, 50/60Hz | 100/120/220/340, 50/60Hz | 100/120/220/340, 50/60Hz | 100/120/220/340, 50/60Hz |
| Blade Oscillating Frequency | 0~55Hz | 0~55Hz | 0~55Hz | 50-100Hz |
| Blade Oscillating Width | 2mm fixed | 2mm fixed | 2mm fixed | 0-2mm |
| Cutting Speed | 0-68/mm/min. (about) | 0-68/mm/min (about) | 0-90/mm/min (about) | 0-14mm/min. |
| Reverse Speed | 104mm/min. (about) | 104mm/min. (about) | 104mm/min. (about) | 22mm/min. |
| Maximum Specimen Height | 20mm | 20mm | 20mm | 10mm |
| Specimen Retraction Function | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Maximum Specimen Size | 25x30mm | 25x30mm | 70x70mm | 35x25x10mm H |
| Specimen Advance | Manual | Motorized | Motorized/Automatic | Motorized |
| Blade Holder Size | For 30mm blade | For 30mm blade | For 30 or 70mm blade | For 30mm blade |
| Automatic Operation | no | no | yes | Semi Automatic |
The retraction mechanism is a function included in the DTK-Zero1 and DTK-3000W models that prevents the retracting blade from touching the face of the specimen. The specimen tray is lowered by 120 micrometers after the cutting of each section and is raised by exactly the same distance when a new cutting cycle starts. |
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Microslicer™ Blade HolderBlack nylon and stainless steel |
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Tool for Microslicer™ Blade Exchange |
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Inside dimensions: 76 x 55 x 9.5mm (3 x 2-3/16 x 3/8") |
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Stainless Steel Inside dimensions: 74 x 55 x 12.7mm (2.91 x 2-3/16 x 1/2") |
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Black Anodized Aluminum Inside dimensions: 74 x 55 x 12.7mm (2.91 x 2-3/16 x 1/2") |
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Feather® BladesDouble edge, carbon steel blade Sharp edges; may be broken in half lengthwise (protect fingers and use eye protection). |
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Double Edge, Breakable Style Razor BladesDouble edge, stainless steel blade PTFE-Coated stainless steel, individually wrapped and bulk packed. |
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Replacement Twin Bulbfor Microslicer™ Models 1000 and 1500E |
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Tissue-Tek® Accu-Edge® High and Low Profile Disposable Blades |
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DuraEdge Microtome Blades |
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PTFE coated, Low and High Profile blades
Economy High Profile blades |
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Injector Style Stainless Steel, PTFE-Coated BladesUseful for Microslicer® and other vibrating microtomes. Single edge, 20 per dispenser. Length: 38.1mm (1.5"); Cutting Edge Length: 36.3mm (1.43") Width: 8mm (.314") Thickness: .25mm (.010") |
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PELCO® Pro CA44 Tissue AdhesivePELCO® Pro CA44 is an instant tissue adhesive based on cyanoacrylate. Developed to glue tissue on specimen holders used in vibrating microtomes, such Microslicer and Vibratome. Although the tissue adhesive is instable in boiling water, it is recommended to use #19920 PELCO® Pro Cyanoacrylate Debonder (below) to remove or clean cured cyanoacrylate. Supplied in 20ml bottle with dispenser tip, closed with ptfe coated steel pin for optimum seal.
The shelf life of cyanoacrylate glues (and epoxies) can be extended by storing them at lower temperatures; -20°C. At lower temperatures, the adhesive becomes very viscous and the speed of chemical reactions is practically reduced to zero. It will keep the adhesive stable for years. Before use, let the adhesive thaw with the container sealed to avoid condensation into the adhesive. |
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PELCO® Pro Cyanoacrylate Debonder The PELCO® Pro Cyanoacrylate Debonder destabilizes and debonds cured cyanoacrylates. Useful for releasing specimens from holders, cleaning cyanoacrylates from surfaces and removing cured cyanoacylates from fingers. Works on all brands of cyanoacrylate glue (Loctite, Henkel, Permabond, 3M, PELCO®, Aron Alpha, etc.). The debonder is also a solvent, please check before using on plastic surfaces / samples and avoid repeated skin contact. Supplied in 20ml bottle with dispenser tip.
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Loctite® 404 Quick-Set Tissue AdhesiveMicroslicer applications and other quick-set tissue-slide uses.
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PELCO® Pro Specimen RetrieversThis is a perfect tool for retrieving free floating sections from the bath. Made of glass. |
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Blades for Vibratomes and Microslicers