The VF-500-0Z is our newest vibrating microtome model at Precisionary Instruments. Designed by our engineers with a more durable vibrating head unit, this model is based off of our Legacy Line. Here is why this tissue slicer is best for your research:
The Compresstome VF-500-0Z vibrating microtome is recommended for electrophysiology experiments. Experimental applications of the Compresstome® also include cutting tissue slices for:
To find out more about the CompresstomeⓇ VF-500-0Z vibrating microtome, please see the information in the other tabs of this section.
| Advance Speed | 0-6 mm / s, adjustable |
| Return Speed | 6 mm/s fixed |
| Vibration Frequency | 0-20 Hz, adjustable |
| Vibration Amplitude | 1.5 mm, fixed |
| Z-axis Vibration | ~0 μm |
| Blade | Double edge stainless steel blades; ceramic blades; tungsten carbide blades |
| Cutting Angle | 15 degrees, xed (standard) |
| Thickness Adjustment | digital adjustment, automatic |
| Micrometer Resolution | 1 μm / step |
| Maximum Tissue Diameter | 12.5 mm, 15.5 mm, 20 mm |
| Maximum Tissue Length | 23 mm |
| Minimum slice Thickness | 4 μm |
| Cutting Mode | single/continue selectable |
| Bath | 110 x 60 x 30 mm |
| Power Source | DC 12 V |
| Power Consumption | 4 W |
| Dimension (L x W x H) | 330 x 250 x 200 mm |
| Weight | 7 Kg |
*Depends on tissue type and organ system
At Precisionary Instruments, we want to make sure that you have all the instructions and details on hand to successfully operate your Compresstome vibrating microtome. You can download our complete user manual for the Compresstome VF-500-0Z tissue slicer below.
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Products we recommend to purchase with VF-500-0Z:
To reduce contamination when working with both fresh and fixed tissue we recommend purchasing additional:
Consumables and parts we recommend for quality use include:
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