Rotary microtomes > RF-800

Rotary Microtome RF-800

  • Fully automated or manual mode selection.
  • LCD touchscreen panel shows section and trimming thickness, slice counter, mode, speed, and stroke distance.
  • Specimen retraction helps users avoid damage between sample surface and cutting blade, ensuring higher quality slices.
  • Specimen clamp is compatible with multiple cassette sizes.
  • Safety emergency stop system.
  • Smooth turning hand wheel can be locked anywhere in the 360-degree turn, allowing for improved ergonomics.
  • Cutting stage has blade ejector and blade guard for increased safety.
  • Can be used with high- or low-profile cutting blades.
  • Large volume waste tray is removable for easy cleaning.

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Key features

    • LCD touchscreen panel shows all cutting metrics
    • Control panel provides easy and friendly controls
    • Specimen clamp is compatible with multiple cassette sizes
    • Cutting stage has blade guard and blade ejector for increased safety. Can also be used with high- or low-profile blades
    • Large volume waste tray is removable for easy cleaning
    • Top of microtome can be used for storage of consumables during cutting, saving space
    • Smooth turning handwheel can be locked anywhere in the 360-degree turn, allowing for improved ergonomics

Specs and details

Microtome type

Semi-automated

Specimen Head Rotation

4-degrees rotation in X-Y axes

Section thickness range

0-99.9μm (in 0.1 μm increments)

Specimen Feed Speed

Electronically adjustable

Trimming thickness range

0-999μm (in 0.1 μm increments)

Dimensions (L x W x H)

22 3⁄4 in x 16 in x 12 9/16 in

Minimum section thickness

0.1µm

Weight

67 lb

Specimen retraction

0-99μm (Optional on/off)

Voltage & Power

100-120V, 60Hz

Horizontal specimen stroke

28mm

Additional Accessories

(Included for FREE!)

Box of 50 cutting blades

Vertical Specimen Stroke

57mm
 

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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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