Rotary Microtome
RF-1000
Fully Automated Model
Rotary Microtome RF-1000
SKU: RF-1000
Covered by a 1-year warranty (included!)
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.
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Key Features of the RF-1000 rotary microtome
The Precisionary Rotary Microtome RF-1000 is a FULLY AUTOMATED model for cutting tissue slices! This is our state-of-the-art model. The automation feature can be controlled using the touchscreen window, the side control panel, or the foot pedal controller. All of these parts are included with each order. Check out its 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
Experimental Applications
Histopathology
Our rotary microtomes help you create perfectly coinsistent and thin sections that are free of chattermarks.
Immunohistochemistry
Use our Compresstome® tissue slicer and rotary microtomes to create smooth, thin & consistent sections for protein staining.
Polymer Research
Both Compresstomes® and rotary microtomes can cut certain polymers, resins, and cellular matrices for biomedical and mechanical engineering research.
Plant Research
Our microtomes are able to cut consistent slices of plant leaves, stems, seeds, and roots.
…And More!
Explore how to make tissue slices for in-situ hybridization and sectioning of large organs like non-human primate brains.
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| Rotary Microtome Model | RF-600 | RF-800 | RF-1000 |
| Microtome Type | Manual | Semi-Automated | Fully Automated |
| Section Thickness Range | 0μm – 60μm adjustable as follows:
2μm – 10μm (in 1μm increments) 10μm – 20μm (in 2μm increments) 20μm – 60μm (in 5μm increments) | 0-99.9μm (in 0.1 μm increments) | 0.5μm – 100μm adjustable as follows:
5μm – 20μm (in 1μm increments) 20μm – 60μm (in 5μm increments) 60μm – 100μm (in 10μm increments) |
| Trimming Thickness Range | 0μm – 60μm adjustable as follows:
2μm – 10μm (in 1μm increments) 10μm – 20μm (in 2μm increments) 20μm – 60μm (in 5μm increments) | 0-999μm (in 0.1 μm increments) | 5μm – 600μm adjustable as follows:
10μm – 100μm (in 10μm increments) 100μm – 200μm (in 20μm increments) 200μm – 600μm (in 50μm increments) |
| Minimum Section Thickness | 0.5µm | 0.1µm | 0.5µm |
| Specimen Retraction | None | 0-99μm (Optional on/off) | 0-220μm (Optional on/off) |
| Horizontal Specimen Stroke | 23mm | 28mm | 20mm |
| Vertical Specimen Stroke | 58mm | 57mm | 60mm |
| Specimen Head Rotation | 7-degrees rotation in X-Y axes | 4-degrees rotation in X-Y axes | 8-degrees rotation in X-Y axes |
| Specimen Feed Speed | Coarse handwheel (manual) | Electronically adjustable | Electronically adjustable |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 22 in x 16 3⁄4 in x 11 1⁄2 in | 22 3⁄4 in x 16 in x 12 9/16 in | 19 1⁄2 in x 16 7/8 in x 12 in |
| Weight | 54 lb | 67 lb | 60 lb |
| Voltage & Power | None | 100-120V, 60Hz | 100-120V, 60Hz |
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RF-1000 Rotary microtome Intro Video
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Warranty & Service plans
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warranty
At Precisionary Instruments, we stand firmly behind the quality of our rotary microtomes. We offer a full 1-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 year 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:
| Product Line | Warranty | What is included |
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Rotary microtomes:
| 1-Year Warranty | Includes parts, accessories, consumables, shipping fees, and labor. |
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| Annual Service PREMIUM Plan |
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