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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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Applications of Compresstome RF-800

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Adipose

Adrenal Gland

Bone

Brain (fixed)

Brain (live or acute)

Brainstem

Breast

Cartilage

Cerebellum

Ear

Embryo

Eye

Gut (intestines)

Heart

Kidney

Liver

Lung

Lymph nodes

Muscle

Pancreas

Bird (Zebra finch)

Chick

Fish

Frog

Guinea pig

Human

Mouse

Non-human primates

Pig

Plants

Rat

Precision-cut tissue slices (PCTS)

Plant research

Organotypic slice culture

Organoids

Material & Bio-engineering (Polymers)

Large sample (whole organ) sectioning

In-situ hybridization

Immunohistochemistry

Imaging

Histopathology

High-throughput sectioning

Genetic Sequencing (Single-Cell Isolation)

Electrophysiology

Electron microscopy

Spleen

Skin (dermis & epidermis)

Reproductive organs

Pancreas

Muscle

Lymph nodes

Liver

Kidney

Cartilage

Brainstem

Bone

Spinal cord

Tumor

Heart

Gut (intestines)

Lung

Brain (fixed)

Brain (live or acute)

Breast

Cerebellum

Guinea pig

Frog

Chick

Pig

Fish

Non-human primates

Human

Rat

Mouse

Bird (Zebra finch)

Plants

Plant research

Organotypic slice culture

Organoids

Material & Bio-engineering (Polymers)

Imaging

In-situ hybridization

Electron microscopy

Large sample (whole organ) sectioning

High-throughput sectioning

Histopathology

Precision-cut tissue slices (PCTS)

Immunohistochemistry

Electrophysiology

Genetic Sequencing (Single-Cell Isolation)

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.

Consumables for rotary microtomes

Rotary Microtome Cutting Blades
Rotary Microtome Cutting Blades

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Metal Molds
Metal Molds

1 Product

Embedding Cassettes
Embedding Cassettes

1 Product

Parts and accessories for rotary microtomes

RF-800 Parts
RF-800 Parts

7 Products

RF-600 Parts
RF-600 Parts

9 Products

RF-1000 Parts
RF-1000 Parts

9 Products

Hot Water Bath
Hot Water Bath

2 Products

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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The main advantages of this machine are the rapid speed of slicing and the manual stabilization afforded by the agarose embedding. I am able to prepare uniform slices in both the coronal and horizontal planes, and I routinely completely transcardial perfusion, brain removal, and slicing all within less than 10 minutes, which is half the time needed with the Leica vibratome."
Dr. Jonathan Ting
Dr. Jonathan TingAllen Institute
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We use the Compresstome vibratome for our precision cut lung slice (PCLS) experiments, and we are very satisfied with the sectioning. We use the Compresstome on a regular basis (multiple days per week). When we first ordered, the Compresstome was shipped within just a couple weeks and customer support responded within 24h whenever we had issues or questions. In addition, the training videos and zoom calls were extremely beneficial to get started. We have been very satisfied with the customer support before and after purchase."
Dr. Claudia Loebel
Dr. Claudia LoebelUniversity of Michigan
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We have experience using a variety of microtomes from different vendors, but we are excited by the Compresstome®’s ability to provide superior slices."
Dr. Shaoyu Ge
Dr. Shaoyu GeDepartment of Neurobiology, SUNY
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The instruments are fantastic and the support is as well. Responses from technical support are quick and they address your every need and question. I have become a Compresstome® expert in a few days."
Dr. Evan Gomes
Dr. Evan GomesSanofi
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The Compresstome was not only able to produce really nice lung slices, but we were able to produce a lot more [lung slices] than with the Krumdieck. We sectioned lung samples infused with low-melting point agarose, and the Compresstome afforded us the ability to make PCLS for several days. This increased our output from lung slices significantly over the Krumdieck."
Dr. Cynthia Koziol-White
Dr. Cynthia Koziol-WhiteRutgers University
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We have found their customer service to be exemplary."
Dr. Vanessa Routh
Dr. Vanessa RouthRutgers University
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The quality of the product and competitive pricing combined with a helpful, friendly and professional Precisionary Instruments staff have made this a 5 star experience for me and for my company! Thank you!"
Dr. Dennis LongFicosa
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Excellent price, great quality and superb customer service. I appreciate the rapid responses and helpful solutions offered by Precisionary."
Dr. David Geng
Dr. David GengEssex Furukawa
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Precisionary has been a great company to work with. They were incredibly responsive the whole way through, provided excellent guidance on selecting the correct tool for our application, and have been very willing to help with new method development. We have a rotary microtome system from them, and it’s been a great choice.”
Dr. Lucas R. Meza
Dr. Lucas R. MezaUniversity of Washington
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