DiATOME Trimtool

One trimming tool for all trimming needs, the trimtool series supersedes the cryotrim and ultratrim lines of trimming tools. For successful ultramicrotomy in biology and materials science, precise trimming is mandatory. Due to the extreme sharpness of our diamond blades, less mechanical damage is applied to the sample during trimming. Very shiny sample faces and precise sides are the result.

The DiATOME trimming blades trimtool 45 and trimtool 20 will meet all trimming requirements, allowing quick, easy and accurate trimming at both room and cryo temperatures. The trimtool 45 produces pyramidal sides with an inclined angle of 45°and the trimtool 20 produces pyramidal sides with an inclined angle of 20°.

Area of application:

Room Temperature:

• Epoxy or acrylate resin embedded biological samples
• Metals
• Polymers
• Nanoparticles in polymers
• non-embedded brittle samples

Cryo Temperatures:

• Sucrose-infiltrated and frozen hydrated biological samples
• Soft polymers

Specifications:

Exchange and Resharpening:

A diamond knife resharpened by DiATOME is the same high quality as a new one. Resharpened DiATOME knives undergo the same stringent optical checking and sectioning tests as new knives. Send your DiATOME knife to us, the lead time for re-sharpening knives is ~10-12 weeks from the receipt of your knife. Prices include return freight to Australian destinations.

Exchange/Trade-in any old diamond knife when you buy a brand new DiATOME diamond knife for a significant discounted price.