Precisionary Rotary Microtomes

Yes, here at Precisionary Instruments, we currently carry three (3) types of rotary microtomes. The RF-600 which is our manual model, the RF-800 which is our semi-automatic model, and the RF-1000 which is our fully automated model. More information on those models can be found below.

We carry three (3) types of rotary microtomes. These are the RF-600, RF-800, and RF-1000 models.

• The RF-600 is a manual model. This means that moving the specimen head forward and backward is done manually. Faster movement can be achieved using a coarse handwheel located on the left hand side of the RF-600 rotary microtome. Cutting movements using the handwheel are also done manually.
• The RF-800 is a semi-automated rotary microtome. This means that the forward and backward movement of the specimen head can be controlled electronically. You can advance your sample using controls on the LCD screen, and there are fast, slow, and single “click” movements. Cutting movements using the handwheel is done manually.
• The RF-1000 is a fully automated rotary microtome. This means that movement of the specimen head, as well as cutting, can both be completed electronically and automatically!

There are additional differences in the technical specifications of these 3 rotary microtome models, which you can explore in detail here.

We offer a full three (3) year warranty that covers all rotary microtome models. The warranty covers parts, shipping, repairs, and labor fees should there be any defect in the rotary microtome unit that is due to manufacturing. However, the warranty does not cover any defects resulting from improper use.

Yes! We offer an annual service plan that covers your rotary microtome’s maintenance and care after your warranty period ends. The Annual Service Plan comes in two different tiers: 1) Basic Plan, and 2) Premium Plan. Each annual service plan covers all repair labor fees and maintenance costs, including parts, accessories, and shipping fees. Think of the annual plan as providing an extended year of warranty coverage. This helps give you peace of mind!

There are three different consumables needed to operate your rotary microtome

• Rotary microtome cutting blades: we offer  Low-Profile cutting blades. Each dispenser box includes 50 individual blades. We send you a free box of blades free with your microtome purchase.
• Metal molds for tissue preparation: we offer a pack of 12 metal molds for tissue preparation. In the pack, there are three of each size below:
  • 1 cm x 1 cm
  • 2 cm x 2 cm
  • 1.5 cm x 2.5 cm
  • 2.5 cm x 3.8 cm
• Plastic embedding cassette: we offer rotary microtome plastic cassettes (bottom and lid)

A hot water bath is essentially a paraffin section flotation bath that helps handle sectioned samples in histology and pathology laboratories. The hot water bath is filled with hot or warm distilled water, which allows for meticulous manipulation of cut tissue sections onto glass slides. These flotation baths are designed to prevent wrinkling and distortion of thin paraffin-wax embedded sections after they are cut and before they are mounted onto glass slides.

The knife block comes with 3 components. These components are below:

• Bottom component: allows for assembly onto microtome base. Slides backwards and forwards.
• Middle component: allows for blade angle adjustment. We recommend a cutting angle of ~2 degrees for optimal tissue sectioning and collecting histology ribbons.
• Top component: the cutting stage with the blade guard and blade ejector

Additional parts and consumables for rotary microtomes are found here.

They can be purchased via the E-Store on our website or through a purchase order generated from a quote established from a direct email or quote inquiry box found on our website here.