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Rotary microtomes > RF-1000

Rotary Microtome RF-1000

Our rotary microtome RF-1000 is a FULLY AUTOMATED model that is ideal for repetitive tissue slicing. This model is our top-of-the-line microtome and tissue slicer for histopathology. It is fully automated to provide reliability and outstanding operator comfort. The RF-1000 rotary microtome gives you stability and high precision cutting, allowing it to be a multi-purpose instrument for cutting paraffin wax embedded sections in research and clinical labs.

Applications of Rotary Microtome RF-1000

By Experiments

Electrophysiology

Immunohistochemistry

Histopathology

High-throughput sectioning

Large sample (whole organ) sectioning

Precision-cut tissue slices (PCTS)

Imaging

Electron microscopy

Genetic Sequencing (Single-Cell Isolation)

In-situ hybridization

Material & Bio-engineering (Polymers)

Organoids

Organotypic slice culture

Plant research

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Key features

    • Side control panel allows for “sectioning” and “trimming” modes, slice thickness adjustments, and automation on/off
    • LCD touchscreen panel shows multiple control settings (section & trim thickness, cutting mode, speed, and stroke distance)
    • Specimen retraction helps users avoid damage between slice sample surfaces, ensuring higher quality slices
    • Specimen clamp is compatible with multiple cassette sizes
    • Safety emergency stop button included
    • Smooth turning handwheel can be locked for safety
    • Cutting stage has blade guard for safety
    • Large volume waste tray is removable for easy cleaning

Specs and details

Tech specs

About the RF-1000 Rotary Microtome

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Warranty and service plans

Warranty and service plans

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At Precisionary Instruments, we stand firmly behind the quality of our rotary microtomes. We offer a full 3-year warranty for all new rotary microtome units that includes repairs, parts, labor, and shipping. This warranty program applies only to these rotary microtome models: RF-600, RF-800, and RF-1000.

After the end of the warranty period, we also offer an Annual Service Agreement or plan to take care of your microtome for years to come!

Annual service plans

Precisionary Instruments offers an annual service agreement that can be purchased. The purchase must take place within the first three (3) years following rotary microtome delivery. Each subsequent annual service plan agreement purchase must be completed within the prior year’s service coverage. An annual service plan agreement cannot be purchased if there is a gap in annual service coverage.

The annual service plan agreement is detailed as follows:

3-year warranty
Includes parts, accessories, shipping fees, and labor
Annual service BASIC plan
  • Precisionary Instruments covers all repair labor fees and maintenance costs under the Annual Service Agreement.
  • Precisionary Instruments covers all cost of parts, accessories, or shipping fees.
  • In summary, one (1) annual Basic Plan provides one (1) extended year of warranty.
Annual service PREMIUM plan
  • Precisionary Instruments covers all repair labor fees and maintenance costs under the Annual Service Agreement.
  • Precisionary Instruments covers all cost of parts, accessories, or shipping fees.
  • In summary, one (1) annual Basic Plan provides one (1) extended year of warranty.
  • Includes one (1) ship back to company for full preventative maintenance.

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At Precisionary Instruments, we strive to make delivery of your new instruments as smooth as possible. For rotary microtomes, it will take about 7-10 days for your new microtome to arrive to your lab after we receive your purchase order. Please contact us for any questions about delivery and lead times.

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