Microtomes, the Flat Cutting Radial Action Wax Sectioning Bright M3500
Overview
The Bright M3500 is a biological microtome that is used to slice tissue and other samples very finely for microscopic examination. The instrument is essentially a stationary cutting machine capable of sectioning samples from 2 to 30 microns.
The Bright M3500 microtome operates by use of an external wheel that turns the blade and slices the sample. It is used for a wide diversity of animal and plant tissue in hospitals and laboratories.
The Bright M3500 microtome incorporates a flat-cutting radial action. This cutting action produces less section compression than other methods and therefore gives excellent results.
The M3500 is relatively portable, but heavy enough to remain stable and accurate while cutting. The advance rewind switch has been duplicated on either side of the front and other controls have been positioned so that the microtome can be used either front-on or side-on to the operator.
A debris visor serves as a safety shield, a debris blind and trap to keep the inner mechanism clean and a deep integral debris tray takes control of waste, for safer and cleaner operation.
Features of the Bright M3500 Microtomes:
Flat cutting radial action
Automatic knife retraction on return stroke
Section counter included as standard
Accepts a wide range of knives and disposable blade holders
Integral debris tray for control of waste
Quick release cassette holder as standard
Optional specimen orientation
Optional motorized advance rewind
Supplied with low temperature grease, visor tool, Allen key, and debris brush
Specifications (Click here):
Microtomes, the Flat Cutting Radial Action Wax Sectioning Bright M3500
Specifications
Model:
M3500 Microtome
Movement:
Radial, flat cutting with retraction, manual hand wheel
Cutting stroke: (mm)
57
Section thickness range, standard in 2µm increments: (µm)
2 - 30
Section thickness range, optional in 1µm increments: (µm)
1 - 15
Total feed range at 0° feed angle: (mm)
25
Maximum specimen size: (mm)
25 × 30
Knife holder angle adjustment: (°)
0 – 25
Specimen orientation: (°)
± 5°
Specimen rotation: (°)
360
Specimen holders, standard:
Quick release non-orienting holder
Specimen holders, optional:
Quick release with orientation, Lever release Feather blade holder, Vice clamp, Vice clamp with orientation
Batteries for Stepper Counter:
2 × AA
Power: (V/Hz)
110-115/50-60
Dimensions: W×D×H (mm)
450×440×300
Weight: (kg)
24
Number
Description
Price $
M3500-01
Bright M3500 Radial Microtome, with standard knife holder and cassette quick release holder
12,688.50
M3500-02
Bright M3500 Radial Microtome, with standard knife holder and standard knife clamp
12,688.50
115MAR
Motorized advance-rewind, 110-115V, 50-60Hz
3,387.40
212-045
Fine feed screw 0 – 15 µm in 1 µm increments, factory installed
1,454.75
212-048
Standard vice clamp, can be fitted instead of quick release cassette holder
1,413.35
212-049
Standard vice clamp with orientation
1,258.00
212-046
Cassette quick release holder
1,413.35
212-047
Cassette quick release holder with orientation
1,796.30
50230
Standard knife with box, C-profile, 189 x 27 x 10mm. 22º angle, tapped to accept holder for Shandon knife sharpener, safety cut-outs at each end, for 5030 and 5040 microtomes
882.05
50724
Knife sharpening back for 50230
313.95
52671
Knife sharpening kit. Includes hone, strop, oil, three grades of abrasive and instructions
1,367.35
57612
Coarse abrasive, 6g
75.90
57611
Fine abrasive, 6g
75.90
57610
Honing compound, 6g
75.90
50239
Clock oil, 6g
21.85
57903
Lever release Feather disposable blade holder, fits into standard knife block holder, enables a low profile disposable blade to be easily and safely changed without removing the blade holder from the knife block, supplied with 10 disposable blades
1,944.65
50241
Feather disposable blades, pack of 50
509.10
138404-16
Spare fuses 1 amp(T)
5.75
52658
Vertical vice clamp
455.05
52632
Vertical vice clamp 45°
441.65
57713
Bright Cryospray 134, 340g (300 mL) cans, aerosol freezing agent, 80 – 100% Tetrafluoroethane, 155 mm nozzle delivers jet at - 52°C, pkg/12 (not available because of shipping issues, inquire about alternatives)
