Microtomes
A biological microtome is a medical device used to slice tissue and other samples very finely for microscopic examination. The instrument is essentially a stationary cutting machine capable of sectioning samples from 2 to 30 microns.
The microtome operates by use of an external wheel which turns the blade and slices the sample. Scilogex is a supplier of well-designed, high-quality microtomes suitable for an endless range of applications and capable of cutting a wide diversity of organic tissue and plant tissue. Scilogex microtomes find use as medical devices, hospital devices and in all manner of laboratories.
Making a radical leap forward in wax sectioning technology, the Bright M3500 Microtome incorporates a flat-cutting radial action. This has a distinct advantage over a vertical cutting microtome in that the specimen moves along the blade, as well as down on to it, thus producing a slicing cut (similar to a guillotine). This cutting action produces less section compression than other methods and therefore gives excellent results.
The M3500 incorporates the latest design thinking, using high quality moulded materials to soften curves and strengthen construction while keeping the overall weight down in order for the instrument to remain relatively portable, (cutaways in the plinth act as handgrips) but heavy enough to remain stable whilst sectioning. The advance/rewind switch has been duplicated on either side of the front and other controls have been positioned so that the microtome can be used either front-on or side-on to the operator.
Innovations, including a debris visor doubling up as a safety shield, a debris blind and trap to keep the inner mechanism clean and a deep integral debris tray to take control of waste, add up to make operations easier, cleaner and safer for the operator. 
Bright M3500 Microtome
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