Manual Microtome Series - Microtome 495
Microtomes

Manual Rotary Microtome RD-495, 0-60 µm Sections, 70x70 mm Specimens

SKU CS-414501
$9,390.00
Unit: Each

Manual rotary microtome with a mechanically balanced handwheel, imported cross-roller guide rails and a precision screw drive.

Cuts sections from 0 to 60 µm (±5% precision), takes specimens up to 70 x 70 mm, and has 60 µm specimen retraction that can be switched off.

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Unit: Each

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Louise Corscadden, PhD, Director of Science

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Model fit
Cat, Dog, Gerbil, Hamster, Pig, Rabbit, Mouse, Rat, Guinea pig
SKU family
CS-414501
Shipping box
69.0 × 59.0 × 50.0 cm
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Category
Microtomes
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The RD-495 is a manual rotary microtome for histology and research labs that section larger specimens and need flexible positioning. A mechanically balanced handwheel drives the cut, and imported cross-roller guide rails with a precision screw drive give sections from 0 to 60 µm with ±5% precision. Sectioning and trimming are both manual, with mechanical controls.

Key Features:

  • Manual handwheel with precision screw drive; the handwheel is mechanically balanced and locks at any position
  • Imported cross-roller guide rails
  • Section thickness 0–60 µm in four ranges with variable increments, ±5% precision
  • Built-in trimming function
  • Specimen retraction 60 µm, can be switched off
  • 3D adjustable specimen holder: XY 0°–8°, any angle within 360°, lockable on three axes
  • Specimens up to 70 x 70 mm; 70 mm vertical travel and 28 ±1 mm horizontal feed
  • Tool-free change between the paraffin block clamp and the cassette clamp
  • Full-length blade guard with push bar for blade changes
  • Magnetic waste tray, plus a tray on top for tools

Microtome Series Comparison:

Feature RD-315 RD-465 RD-475 RD-495
Drive system Manual handwheel Manual handwheel Manual handwheel Manual handwheel with precision screw drive
Typical section thickness range 0–60 µm 0–60 µm 0–60 µm 0–60 µm
Typical trimming thickness range Two-stage trimming; numerical settings not specified 0–60 µm, adjustable 0–60 µm, adjustable Trimming function included; numerical settings not specified
Specimen retraction 28 µm (Fixed/Mechanical) 20 µm 50 µm; customizable 60 µm; can be disabled
Cutting modes Manual rotary sectioning Manual 360° rotation; 180° forward/backward trimming Manual rotary sectioning Manual rotary sectioning and trimming
Control panel Mechanical controls Mechanical controls Mechanical controls; no electronics Mechanical controls
Application Routine histology, research and teaching Routine pathology and research requiring flexible specimen handling Routine histology and teaching; simple operation without electronics Histology and research requiring larger specimens and flexible positioning
Price (USD) $5,490 $7,090 $8,190 $9,390
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Manual Rotary Microtome RD-495, 0-60 µm Sections, 70x70 mm Specimens
Manual Rotary Microtome RD-495, 0-60 µm Sections, 70x70 mm Specimens
$9,390.00
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