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Vibrating microtomes
This new entry level microtome is perfect for techniques such as histology, organotype slice culture and low resolution imaging with a fixed blade holder and a mechanism Z-axis error rate of 5-8um. The 5100mz-Plus and 5100mz are very competitively priced high precision units with a Z-axis deflection of only 1-2 microns and a blade advance controllable to 10 microns/sec. On all units the section thickness step size is 0.001mm. The 5100mz-Plus are supplied with their own Z-axis calibration verifier.
Model 5100mz -Â Vibrating Microtome, includes demountable tissue bath and sample blades in stainless steel and ceramic. 115V or 220V
Model 5100mz-Plus -Â Vibrating Microtome, includes demountable tissue bath and sample blades in stainless steel and ceramic. 115V or 220V
Specifications:
| Model | 5100mz series |
| Section thickness step size | 1?\um |
| Vertical (Z-Axis) calibration device 'Opti-cal' is calibrated with metrology equipment traceable to National Standards |
'Opti-cal' included as standard for 5100mz-Plus Optional extra for 5100mz |
| Optimal Z-axis Deflection | ? 5-8?m (2.0?m ?0.1 with calibration upgrade kit) |
| Max specimen size | 33 x 50 x 19 |
| Maximum (vertical) travel of bath table | 19mm |
| Memory to store section thickness | Yes |
| Multiple user settings | 8 different |
| Cutting head advance speed while slicing | From a minimum of -1.00mm/sec, through zero to a maximum of +1.00mm/sec |
| Cutting head advance speed resolution while slicing | 0.10mm/sec |
| Cutting head advance speed max (fast mode when not slicing) | ?2.0mm/sec |
| Specimen retraction as blade retracts | Yes |
| Cutting head retraction speed (fast mode) | 2.0mm/sec |
| Operating Modes | Manual or semi-auto 'slice window' |
| Blade oscillation frequency range (dependent on amplitude) | 50-80Hz |
| Frequency step size | 5Hz |
| Blade oscillation amplitude | Minimum: 0.5mm (nominal) Maximum: 2.5mm (nominal) |
| Amplitude step size | 0.5mm (nominal) |
| Cooling options | Ice bath or optional Model 7610A Tissue Bath Cooler |
| Power requirements | 90-264 VAC 50/60Hz (switch mode PSU) |
| Power rating | 65W |
| Fuse rating (115v or 230v) | T2A 250VAC |
| Light source | Powered from 5100mz |
| Dimensions | 350mm W x 450mm D x 350mm H (excluding magnifier/light source) |
| Weight | 15kg |
