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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.

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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

Microtome type

Fully automated

Specimen head rotation

8-degrees rotation in X-Y axes

Section thickness range

0.5μm – 100μm adjustable as follows:
0.5μm – 5μm (in 0.5μm increments)
5μm – 20μm (in 1μm increments)
20μm – 60μm (in 5μm increments)
60μm – 100μm (in 10μm increments)

Specimen feed speed

 Electronically adjustable

Trimming thickness range

5μm – 600μm adjustable as follows:
5μm – 10μm (in 5μm increments)
10μm – 100μm (in 10μm increments)
100μm – 200μm (in 20μm increments)
200μm – 600μm (in 50μm increments)

Dimensions (L x W x H)

19 1⁄2 in x 16 7/8 in x 12 in

Minimum section thickness

0.5µm

Weight

60 lb

Specimen retraction

0-220μm (Optional on/off)

Voltage & power

100-120V, 60Hz

Horizontal specimen stroke

20mm

Additional accessories

(Included for FREE!)

Universal paraffin specimen clamp

Foot pedal controller

Side control panel

Box of 50 cutting blades

 

Vertical specimen stroke

60mm
 

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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.

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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