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COMPRESSTOME® VF-210-0Z

Semi-automated Vibrating Microtome

Our Compresstome® VF-210-0Z is a vibrating microtome great for sectioning fresh tissues.

Great for electrophysiology
Consistent, high quality slices
Easy to operate

Key Features of the VF-210-0Z Vibratome

Durable: Equipped with a powerful, cordless motor for quiet and durable operation

Compatible with multiple blade types: New magnetic blade holder allows for easy magnetic attachment of stainless steel blades, or glue-on attachment of ceramic and tungsten blades

Easy to clean: Removable buffer tray and tube base allow for easy cleaning and changing tube sizes

User-friendly controls: Fully integrated control box has intuitive control parameters for controlling tissue sectioning

Compact design: A fraction of the size of a legacy Vibratome, the Compresstome can easily fit into a hood, and takes much less space on your bench

What Sets the VF-210-0Z Apart

Cell Viability

The VF-210-0Z’s fast slicing technique preserves cell viability, making it ideal for live tissue experiments, ensuring cells remain functional and intact.

Consistent Results

With the Auto Zero-Z feature, the VF-210-0Z provides highly consistent and reproducible slices, enhancing experimental reliability.

Product Reliability

Backed by a 5-year warranty, the VF-210-0Z offers long-term reliability, giving users peace of mind that the product is built to last.

VF-210-0Z Technical Specifications

Advance speed

0-4 mm/s, adjustable

Return speed

10 mm/s, fixed

Vibration frequency

0-65 Hz, adjustable

Vibration amplitude

1.2 mm, fixed

Z-Axis vibration

~0 um

Compatible cutting blades

Double-edge stainless steel blades
Ceramic blades
Tungsten Carbide blades

Cutting angle

15 degrees, fixed

Thickness adjustment

Manual, mechanical

Micrometer resolution

10 um

Maximum tissue diameter

15.5 mm, 20 mm

Maximum tissue length

25 mm

Slice thickness range

10 µm to 1000 µm
(Quality tested to cut below 15 µm)

Cutting modes

Single

Buffer tray size (L x W x H)

110 x 60 x 30 mm

Power source

Input - 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Output - 12V, 1.5A DC

Power consumption

18 W

Dimensions (L x W x H)

330 x 255 x 195 mm

Weight

5 kg

Key Application Areas

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

Organ Systems

Brain (fixed)

Brain (live or acute)

Animal Models

Researchers Trust Precisionary

Dr. Claudia Loebel

University of Michigan

“Very satisfied with the customer support before and after purchase. The Compresstome was shipped within just a couple weeks and customer support responded within 24 h whenever we had issues or questions. In addition, the training videos and zoom calls were extremely beneficial to get started.”

Dr. Ben Richardson

Southern Illinois University

Our lab made the switch from standard vibratome-prepared ex vivo brain slices to compresstome-prepared slices a few years ago. Combining the compresstome with modified slicing solutions has allowed us to generate electrophysiological data that would have otherwise likely not been possible from the cerebellum to difficult brain areas to slice, like the locus coeruleus and thalamic reticular nucleus. Not only is the product exceptional, but the Precisionary is also so supportive and invested in helping us achieve our experimental goals.

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Semi-automated Vibrating Microtome

Key Features of the VF-210-0Z Vibratome

What Sets the VF-210-0Z Apart

Cell Viability

Consistent Results

Product Reliability

VF-210-0Z Technical Specifications

Key Application Areas

Researchers Trust Precisionary

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