MR3: Motorised Rotary Microtome
For routine work, the MR3 is frequently used for histology and materials preparation. The rotary microtome features a rapid trim function, a positive mechanical lock on the hand wheel, specimen orientation and rotation, plus a digital section counter display on the front panel.
Manufacturer
RMC Boeckeler
Boeckeler Instruments engineers sample preparation equipment for nanoscale research, under the RMC Boeckeler product line. Their solutions are employed in both life sciences and materials research, with special emphasis in sample preparation for 3D electron microscopy.
Key Features
- Heavy base casting for stable sectioning
- Vertical cutting stroke with solid cross roller bearing specimen carriage
- Control panel with digital section counter display and easy-to-clean membrane switches
- Electronic feed with fast return
- Separate trim control function with footswitch
- Preset trim setting for fast block trimming
- Removable waste tray
- Wide range of accessories available for histology, materials, and forensic applications
- Available with high/low profile disposable steel blade holder and specimen holder (choice of cassette clamp or fixed jaw vise clamp)
- MR3 supplied with emergency stop switch that activates an electronic brake
Specifications
| Maximum specimen size | 55 x 50mm |
| Section thickness | 0.5-60 microns |
| Thickness increments |
0.5 to 2 microns in 0.5 micron steps 2.0 to 10 microns in 1 micron steps 10 to 20 microns in 2 micron steps 20 to 60 microns in 5 micron steps |
| Cutting stroke | 64mm |
| Retraction | 70 microns |
| Dimensions | H- 279mm x W-273mm x L- 457mm Weight - 24.3 kg |
| Handwheel lock | Positive lock at 12:00 o'clock or 6:00 o'clock position |
| Specimen orientation | x and y axis with 8 x tilt plus rotation |
| Power supply | Input 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 Amps Output 24 VDC, 36 Watts |
Downloads
MR3 Datasheet
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