MT990 with CR1000: Rotary Microtome with Cryo Attachment
Ideal tool for cryosectioning polymers, rubbers, and films for optical and FTIR transmission microscopy, as well as cryo-planning sample surfaces for AFM and SEM. Diamond and glass knives can be placed in the rotatable knife holder. The CR1000 is equipped with independent temperature controls for the knife and specimen. In conjunction with the CR1000, the MT990 becomes the world’s only cryo microtome for light microscopy, capable of preparing large areas of rubber, polymer, and biological samples.
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
- Fully controllable temperature between -160°C and +40°C, accurate to within +/- 0.1°C to optimise conditions for each sample
- LED backlight for rapid and secure knife alignment and approach. LED intensity can b set according to sample and operator needs
- Liquid nitrogen reservoirs on specimen arm dippers for stable specimen temperatures and consistent sectioning
- Improved liquid nitrogen knife stage cooling maintains a constant temperature during the sectioning process
- Multiple chamber heaters and improved baffle heaters maintain a frost - free outer surface for operator comfort
- Knife holder stop for improved control of knife loading
- Larger liquid nitrogen trough for improved cryochamber temperature stability
- Improved LED illumination on the MT990 increases operator visibility in the cryochamber
- 15L is easy to refill, and can last up to 9 hours before refill, depending on application
Specifications
| Section Thickness | 0.25 µm to 30 µm |
| Cutting Stroke | Motorised and manual |
| Control Units | Stackable for space saving and convenience |
| Large Chamber | For ease of specimen handling |
| Removeable Chamber | Easily return to room temperature work |
| 12L Tabletop Dewar | Uses little space, easy to refill, up to 9 hours before refill |
| Temperature Range | +40°C to -160°C |
| Temperature Stability | ±0.1°C |
| Knife Rotation | ± 15 degrees rotation by a knob on the outside of the chamber |
Downloads
CR1000 Datasheet
Service Support
Comprehensive repairs and servicing
Annual Support Programs
Your metrology instrumentation is a major investment that is critical to your business operation and success. In today’s competitive climate, it is more important than ever to extend the functionality and peak performance of your metrology equipment years beyond the expiration of your factory warranty. CN Tech’s Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.
With over 20 years’ experience servicing and repairing you can be assured that your system is in safe hands. The independent services we offer include system relocation, maintenance visits, parts and consumables, and break down interventions.
CN Tech’s Support Programs are an economical way to guarantee optimal working condition:
- Annual Preventive Maintenance
- Priority Technical Assistance
- Preferred Parts Availability
- On-Site User Training
- Remote Diagnostics
- No surprise repair expense and much more!
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Metrology & Instrumentation Annual Support Programs 2022/23
CN Tech's Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.