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HMT-2260 Manual Rotary Microtome

The HMT-2260 Manual Rotary Microtome offers a sleek, but sturdy, straightforward instrument for sectioning of paraffin embedded tissue. The HMT-2260 Manual Rotary Microtome is a cost-efficient and compact unit designed to meet the microtomy needs of all standard histology laboratories. The smooth counter-balanced hand wheel allows freedom of control but limits fatigue. The wheel may be locked in any position. The universal cassette block holder with self-contained level affords versatility and multiple angle adjustments for different tissues or embedding demands. The coarse advance wheel allows a controlled approach for efficient trimming. The section thickness window is easily viewed and adjusted on the front of the instrument.

The HMT-2260 Manual Rotary Microtome includes a knife holder that allows for the use of either low profile microtome blades or high profile microtome blades. The knife holder has smooth lateral movement to utilize the full length of the cutting blade.  The knife stage slides easily onto the dovetail base. The dovetail base has gradation markings on the right side so that the desired position of the knife stage may be precisely identified.  For added safety, the knife holder comes equipped with an attached knife guard to cover the blade when the instrument is unattended. The knife guard also contains an ejecting pin mechanism for safe and simple removal and disposal of blades. The knife clearance angle, 0 - 10°, can be adjusted on the knife holder base. A waste tray slides effortlessly under the front of the unit, magnetically held in place and easily removed for cleaning.

Features

• Universal cassette block holder
  with self-contained bubble level
• Cross roller guide rails for superior sectioning
• High-precision micro- drive feed system
• Balanced hand wheel
• Hand wheel may be locked in any position
• Full lateral movement of knife holder
• Safety knife guard with blade ejector
• Dovetail base for Knife Stage has gradations for identifying exact position of the Knife Stage
• Magnetically attached easy-to-clean waste tray

Specifications

• Feed advance: 29mm
• Vertical stroke: 60mm
• Thickness 0 - 60µm
• Section thickness options: 
  0-10µm / 1µm advance
  10-20µm / 2µm advance
  20-60µm / 5µm advance
• Trimming settings: 0-60µm
• Specimen retraction: ~28µm
• Specimen orientation: X/Y 8°
• Dimensions: 17 ¼" W x 21 ¼" D x 11 ½" H (440 x 540 x 290mm)
• Weight: 61.73 lbs (28kg)

Paraffin Dispenser

2.5 Gallon Size

Microprocessor controlled with heated, non-drip spigot. A clear lid permits easy viewing of paraffin without contamination. The durable stainless steel interior is easy to clean. It features a built-in temperature controller that allows setting the temperature from room temperature to 72°C (162°F).

Dimensions:
40 W x 38.1 D x 45.7cm H
(16" W x 15" D x 18" H)
Weight: 21kg (46 lbs.)

Paraffin Block Trimmer+

Wax Block Trimmer+ efficiently removes excess paraffin from the outside of a tissue cassette following embedding. The edges and writing surface of the tissue cassette are de-waxed effortlessly by passing the paraffin block across the patterned heated work surface. Melted paraffin wax is then collected in a disposable collection pot.

The Block Trimmer+ allows users to prepare tissue blocks with no risk of damage to the printed text or barcode on the tissue cassette. It incorporates an ultra-fast heating system for rapid warm up, which combined with an extra-large heated work surface, allows multiple blocks to be passed across the work surface at one time.

• Revised design hotplate – trimmed wax is quickly wicked away
• ExacTrim Locator – removes wax from the writing surface of a standard cassette implanted in a Super Mega Mothership Cassette. It can also be used with conventional blocks as fine detail trimmer 
• Variable digital temperature control with a memory function for desired temperature at start-up
• Neutral slope to satisfy both left and right-hand users
• Miniature circuit breaker eliminates fuses
• Dimensions: 152 Wx 202 D x 183.5mm H (6 W x 8 D x 7" H)
• Temperature Range: 80°C (176°F) ±1°C at 20°C (68°F) ambient
• Power Supply/Rating: Dual Voltage 220-240V or 110-120V 50/60Hz AC/250 Watts
• Weight: 3.0kg (5 lbs)

Block Wax Trimmer

Our Block Wax Trimmer is an efficient appliance for removing excess paraffin from embedding tissue cassettes. This wax trimmer may be used with all sizes of biopsy and mega cassettes. The grooved, heated surface channels melted wax into a removable collection tray that stays in place at the base of the unit by magnetic contact. Disposable plastic liners are included to insert inside the collection tray for easy disposal of the runoff wax. The temperature is digitally controlled with a low temperature of 80°C (176°F) to a high temperature of 100°C (212°F).

Dimensions (including tray): 6" W x 11-1/4" D x 8" H (15.2 x 28.5 x 20.3cm)

Small Slide Warmer with Hinged Cover for 24 Slides

Compact slide warmer with digital temperature control and LED readout is ideal for quickly drying slides for the small histology or research lab. The slide warmer surface holds up to 24 slides. Overall dimensions are 10" x 7" x 3" (25.4 x 17.8 x 7.6cm).

• Ideal for use in histology, pathology and life science research for drying paraffin tissue sections
• Cover provides for drying of slides in a debris free environment.
• Thermostatic temperature control from room temperature to 75°C (167°F)
• Anodized black working surface provides excellent contrast

Small Slide Warmer for 24 Slides

Compact slide warmer with digital temperature control and LED readout is ideal for quickly drying slides for the small histology or research lab. The slide warmer surface holds up to 24 slides. Overall dimensions are 10" x 7" x 3" (25.4 x 17.8 x 7.6cm).

• Ideal for use in histology, pathology and life science research for drying paraffin tissue sections
• Thermostatic temperature control from room temperature to 70°C (158°F)
• Anodized black working surface provides excellent contrast

Large Slide Warmer with Hinged Cover for 56 slides

The large slide warmer provides the larger histology or research lab a tool for drying paraffin sections in minutes in order to perform routine staining or immunohistochemistry. The slide warmer is equipped with a digital temperature control and LED readout. The slide warmer plate holds up to 56 slides. The overall dimensions are 25" x 8" x 3" (63.5 x 20.3 x 7.6cm).

• Anodized black surface enhances contrast
• Cover provides for drying of slides in a debris free environment.
• Thermostatic temperature control from room temperature to 75°C (167°F)
• Ideal for busy, high volume clinical laboratory

Large Slide Warmer for 56 slides

The large slide warmer provides the larger histology or research lab a tool for drying paraffin sections in minutes in order to perform routine staining or immunohistochemistry. The slide warmer is equipped with a digital temperature control and LED readout. The slide warmer plate holds up to 56 slides. The overall dimensions are 25" x 8" x 3" (63.5 x 20.3 x 7.6cm).

• Anodized black surface enhances contrast
• Thermostatic temperature control from room temperature to 70°C (158°F)
• Ideal for busy, high volume clinical laboratory

Step Up™ Slide Warmer for 40 slides

The Step Up™ Slide Warmer has a unique design to save space and assist in efficient handling of a high volume of slides. The Step Up™ holds twice the number of slides as a flat unit of similar dimensions. The overall dimensions are 35.5 x 35.5 x 10.2cm (14 x 14 x 4") with digital temperature control and LED readout.

• Essential for use in histology, pathology or research performing routine stains or immunohistochemistry
• Thermostatic temperature control from room temperature to 70°C (158°F)
• Allows easy access for slide retrieval

Mini Section/Slide Dryer

The Mini Section/Slide Dryer has a small footprint designed to be used at the microtome for improved LEAN workflow. Air at a digitally controlled temperature is blown through the base of the instrument for rapid and efficient section drying without the risk of overheating the specimen. With this system, drying times can be reduced by approximately 75% compared to conventional ovens.

A large chamber has space for up to 6 slide racks (30 slide capacities), which can be inspected at any time through a transparent lid. Innovative resistance hinges on the lid allows users to easily position it at any angle. This allows both hands to be used when placing and removing items from the dryer. With the optional 4 Slide Rack Holder in place, the capacity is 4 slide racks of 30 slide capacity.

The optional LEAN Timer system and identifier rack ensures that each slide rack has an exact optimal drying time and provides both an audible and visual indication to users when a slide rack has fully completed drying. The LEAN Timer can monitor up to four slide racks.

Exterior Dimensions:
265mm W x 385mm D x 228mm H (10.43" x 15.16" x 8.98")

Interior Chamber Dimensions:
220mm W x 191mm D x 140mm H (8.67" x 7.52" x 5.51")

High Capacity Section/Slide Dryer

The High Capacity Section/Slide Dryer is like the Mini Section/Slide Dryer but larger in size to accommodate twice the volume of slides. Designed to give maximum drying capacity for high workload laboratories, the High Capacity Section Dryer has space for up to 13 slide racks (30 slide capacities). When two 4 slide rack holders are used, capacity is 8 slide racks holding 30 slides each.

Exterior Dimensions:
469mm W x 320mm D x 346mm H (18.46" x 12.6" x 13.63")

Interior Chamber Dimensions:
437mm W x 240-270mm D x 198mm H (17.20" x 9.45-10.63" x 7.80")