Leica Biosystems Research Microtome Comparison Guide
What are the important features when choosing a microtome? Here is an easy-to-use microtome guide to help you through the process. Leica Biosystems rotary microtomes give skilled microtomists the precision, control and comfort they need to get the best from every block. Our rotary microtomes provide you the consistency required to deliver high-quality sectioning and maintain optimized workflows.
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Type | Mechanical | Semi-Motorized | Motorized | Motorized |
Nominal Supply Voltage | N/A | 100/120/230/240 V AC | 100/120/230/240 V AC | 100/120/230/240 V AC |
Nominal Frequency | N/A | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz |
Maximum Power Consumption | N/A | 40 VA | 100 VA | 100 VA |
Protection Class | N/A | I | I | I |
Power Fuses | N/A | 2 x T 1.0 AL, 250V | 2 x T 3.15 AL, 250V | 2 x T 3.15 AL, 250V |
Pollution Degree | N/A | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Overvoltage Category | N/A | II | II | II |
Maximum Heat Emission | N/A | 40 J/s | 100 J/s | 100 J/s |
Operating Temperature Range | +18°C to 30°C | +18°C to +30°C | +18°C to +30°C | +18°C to +30°C |
Temperature Range During Storage | +5°C to +50°C | +5°C to +50°C | +5°C to +50°C | +5°C to +50°C |
Relative Humidity During Operation | 20% to Max. 80% Non-Condensing | 20% to Max. 80% Non-Condensing | 20% to Max. 80% Non-Condensing | 20% to Max. 80% Non-Condensing |
Relative Humidity During Storage | 10% to Max. 85% Non-Condensing | 10% to Max. 85% Non-Condensing | 10% to Max. 85% Non-Condensing | 10% to Max. 85% Non-Condensing |
Width (including handwheel and coarse feed wheel) | 477 mm | 477 mm | 477 mm | 415 mm |
Depth (including waste tray) | 620 mm | 620 mm | 620 mm | 620 mm |
Height (without top tray): | 295 mm | 295 mm | 295 mm | 295 mm |
Weight (without accessories) | Approx. 31 kg | Approx. 31 kg | Approx. 40 kg | Approx. 40 kg |
Specimen Feed | approx. 24 mm ±2 mm | approx. 24 mm ±1 mm | approx. 24 mm ±1 mm | approx. 24 mm ±1 mm |
Vertical Stroke | 70 mm ±1 mm Large Standard Clamp: 55 x 50 x 30 mm Super Cassette Clamp: 68 x 48 x 15 mm |
70 mm ±1 mm Large Standard Clamp: 55 x 50 x 30 mm Super Cassette Clamp: 68 x 48 x 15 mm |
70 mm ±1 mm Large Standard Clamp: 55 x 50 x 30 mm Super Cassette Clamp: 68 x 48 x 15 mm |
70 mm ±1 mm Large Standard Clamp: 55 x 50 x 30 mm Super Cassette Clamp: 68 x 48 x 15 mm |
Motorized Sectioning Speeds | N/A | N/A | 70 - 420 mm/s ±10% | 0 - 195 mm/s ±10% |
Specimen Retraction | In Manual Sectioning Mode: Approx. 40 μm (can be turned off) In Motorized Sectioning Mode: N/A |
In Manual Sectioning Mode: 5 - 100 μm (in 5 μm increments); can be turned off In Motorized Sectioning Mode: N/A |
In Manual Sectioning Mode: 5 - 100 μm (in 5 μm increments); can be turned off In Motorized Sectioning Mode: Speed-Dependent; can be turned off |
In Manual Sectioning Mode: 5 - 50 μm (in 5 μm increments); can be turned off In Motorized Sectioning Mode: Speed-Dependent; can be turned off |
Specimen Orientation | ± 8° (Horizontal and Vertical) | ± 8° (Horizontal and Vertical) | ± 8° (Horizontal and Vertical) | ± 8° (Horizontal and Vertical) |
Section Thickness Settings | Range: 1 - 60 μm Setting Values: 1 - 10 μm (in 1 μm increments) 10 - 20 μm (in 2 μm increments) 20 - 60 μm (in 5 μm increments) |
Range: 0.5 - 100 μm Setting Values: 0.5 - 5 μm (in 0.5 μm increments) 5 - 20 μm (in 1 μm increments) 20 - 60 μm (in 5 μm increments) 60 - 100 μm (in 10 μm increments) |
Range: 0.5 - 100 μm Setting Values: 0.5 - 5 μm (in 0.5 μm increments) 5 - 20 μm (in 1 μm increments) 20 - 60 μm (in 5 μm increments) 60 - 100 μm (in 10 μm increments) |
Range: 0.25 - 50 μm Setting Values: 0.25 - 0.5 μm (in 0.25 μm increments) 0.5 - 5 μm (in 0.5 μm increments) 5 - 20 μm (in 1 μm increments) 20 - 50 μm (in 5 μm increments) |
Trimming Section Thickness Settings | Range: 10 μm, 30 μm Setting Values: 1 - 10 μm (in 1 μm increments) 10 - 20 μm (in 2 μm increments) 20 - 50 μm (in 5 μm increments) 50 - 100 μm (in 10 μm increments) 100 - 600 μm (in 50 μm increments) |
Range: 10 μm, 30 μm Setting Values: 1 - 10 μm (in 1 μm increments) 10 - 20 μm (in 2 μm increments) 20 - 50 μm (in 5 μm increments) 50 - 100 μm (in 10 μm increments) 100 - 600 μm (in 50 μm increments) |
Range: 10 μm, 30 μm Setting Values: 1 - 10 μm (in 1 μm increments) 10 - 20 μm (in 2 μm increments) 20 - 50 μm (in 5 μm increments) 50 - 100 μm (in 10 μm increments) 100 - 600 μm (in 50 μm increments) |
Range: 10 μm, 30 μm Setting Values: 1 - 10 μm (in 1 μm increments) 10 - 20 μm (in 2 μm increments) 20 - 50 μm (in 5 μm increments) 50 - 100 μm (in 10 μm increments) 100 - 600 μm (in 50 μm increments) |
Handwheel Balance System | ||||
Handwheel Lock / Brake | 2 Mechanical Locks | 2 Mechanical Locks | 2 Mechanical Locks, 1 Electronic Brake | 2 Mechanical Locks, 1 Electronic Brake |
Safety Hand Wheel | N/A | N/A | Handle can be Centered | Handle can be Centered |
Coarse Feed Wheel Turn Direction | User-Selectable - Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise | User-Selectable - Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise | User-Selectable - Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise | N/A |
Remaining Feed Indicator | Visual | Visual and Acoustical | Visual and Acoustical | Visual and Acoustical |
Precision-Orientation System(optional) | Visual | |||
Force Balance System | ||||
2-in-1 Blade Holder (optional) | ||||
Specimen Cooling Option with RM CoolClamp | ||||
Silent Retraction | ||||
Personalized Coarse Feed Wheel | ||||
Fast Homing | ||||
Memory Position | ||||
Electronic Brake | ||||
Special Spindle for Precise Semi-Thin Sectioning | ||||
Expanded Slow Speed Adjustment for Precise Semi-Thin Sectioning | ||||
Precise 3D Object Head Stop Position | ||||
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