Fully Automated Microtome - Motorized Rotary Microtome - 0.25-100 µm Sections - 70 mm Stroke

The Master Science Fully Automated Microtome is a motor-driven rotary instrument for paraffin sections and routine slices. The operator can switch quickly between manual and automated sectioning, and the automatic cutting speed is adjustable through 15 levels.

Section thickness runs from 0.25 to 100 µm and trimming from 1 to 600 µm, both shown on a green digital display with the slicing speed. A separate slicing controller can sit on the left or right of the instrument.

Technical Specifications

Specifications of the Master Science Fully Automated Microtome:

• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSRMT-FA398SWISS
• SKU: MSRMT-FA398SWISS
• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSRMT-FA398SWISS
• SKU: MSRMT-FA398SWISS
• Section Thickness Range: 0.25 to 100 µm
• Section Increments: 0.25 µm (0.25-2.5), 0.5 µm (2.5-5), 1 µm (5-10), 2 µm (10-30), 5 µm (30-60), 10 µm (60-100)
• Minimum Section Thickness: 0.25 µm
• Trimming Thickness Range: 1 to 600 µm
• Trimming Increments: 1 µm (1-10), 2 µm (10-20), 5 µm (20-50), 10 µm (50-150), 50 µm (150-600)
• Retraction: 0 to 50 µm in 5 µm steps (0 = off)
• Horizontal Feed: 28 mm
• Vertical Specimen Stroke: 70 mm
• Tool Holder Base Movement: 60 mm, front to back
• Knife Holder Lateral Movement: 23 mm
• Specimen Orientation: X/Y 8°
• Maximum Specimen Size: 39 × 40 mm with standard wax block clamp (other sizes available)
• Feed Rate: Slow 1500 µm/s; fast 3500 µm/s
• Automatic Sectioning Speed: Level 0 to 15
• Emergency Braking System: Yes
• Slice Accuracy: ±5%
• Voltage: AC 220 V ±10% 50 Hz (standard); AC 110 V ±10% 60 Hz
• Power: 150 W
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 580 × 475 × 340 mm
• Net Weight: 41 kg

Key Benefits

• Less operator fatigue: the Master Science Fully Automated Microtome cuts under motor drive.
• Very thin sections: settings start at 0.25 µm.
• Longer blade life: lateral holder movement uses three segments of the blade.
• Protected hands: full-length red guard bar and lockable handwheel.
• Flexible working: semi-automatic slicing and trimming remain available with the controller off.

For hand-operated sectioning, see the Master Science rotary microtome.

Product Features

Drive and Control

• Intelligent feed control with manual and automated modes
• Sectioning, trimming, fast forward, fast backward and automatic retraction
• Precision screw motion mechanism
• Controller mountable on left or right side

Display

• Green digital display of slice thickness, trimming thickness and speed

Safety

• Emergency braking and alarm systems
• Drive overload protection
• Auto-sleep protection
• Handwheel lockable in any position

Handling

• Quick change between paraffin block clamp and cassette clamp
• Push bar for easy blade change
• Large removable waste tray
• Storage area on top of the housing

Applications

The Master Science Fully Automated Microtome is used for:

• Paraffin sectioning
• Routine tissue slices
• Histology and pathology laboratories with high section counts

Common Problems and How This Microtome Helps

How the Master Science Fully Automated Microtome reduces sectioning problems:

• Inconsistent hand speed: motorised cutting at a set speed level.
• Block scraping the blade on the return stroke: adjustable retraction.
• Blade wearing in one spot: holder shifts sideways by 23 mm.
• Accidents during block changes: handwheel lock and emergency brake.