PTXL: PowerTome

The PowerTome is the only fully upgradeable ultramicrotome, with the ability to take a PTXL, the routine workhorse, and build it up to the PTPCZ research level system with computer control and HD video options.

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

  • Produce high quality semi and ultra-thin sections for TEM, SEM, block facing for AFM, TOFSIMS, LM, and CEMOVIS
  • Control system includes digital tactile controller
  • Ergonomic stereo microscope system with unique lateral viewing control
  • Three types of LED illumination are provided (all are independently adjustable): Overhead bright diffuse LED illumination, Backlighting for careful approach of the knife to the specimen, Transillumination through the specimen holder for viewing details of the specimen within the block.
  • Patented Power Drive cutting stroke for large blocks & hard materials
  • Electronic step advance for final specimen approach to the knife edge
  • High stability mechanical advance system for reproducible section thickness
  • Built-in calibration & service diagnostics instantly confirm functionality & simplify maintenance procedures

Overview

The PTXL is controlled via a digital tactile controller, eminently suitable for routine work. The PowerTome is capable of accommodating glass knives up to 12mm wide, triangular tungsten carbide knives, and any commercial brand of diamond knife.

It is possible to upgrade to the PTPC, PTPCZ, for use with a computer-based controller with HD video options. Various add-on components for array tomography and cryo applications are also available.

The PTXL is designed for:

  • Transmission Electron Microscopy
  • Atomic Force Microscopy
  • Scanning Probe Microscopy
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Optical Microscopy
  • FTIR

 

Includes

Stereomicroscope Binoculars ACCU-SCOPE 3075 Series

  • 7:1 zoom
  • 6.7x to 45x magnification
  • 10x WF (22mm) eyepieces
  • 45-degree viewing angle

Accessory Kit

  • Transilluminated Specimen Holders (universal, 8mm stepped, and 7mm flat)
  • Arc Segment Holder
  • Arc Mounting Stub
  • Trimming Block
  • Trimming Post
  • 12" Transillumination LED
  • Cable, fuses, wrenches

Accepts the following knives

  • Glass knives up to 12mm wide
  • Triangular tungsten carbide knives
  • Any commercial brand of diamond knives

Specifications

Specimen auto feed 0.2mm (200 µm; 200,000 nm)
Section thickness 5nm to 10µm
Cutting speed 0.1 to 99.9mm/sec in 0.1mm/sec increments, variable return speed over entire cutting range
Knife stage movement 50mm gross advance, 25mm E-W travel, 12mm N-S advance

Applications

Materials Research

Life Sciences

Forensic Science

Quality Control

Failure Analysis

Downloads

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PTXL Datasheet

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Powertome Series Comparison Sheet

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Options

AmbiTome

Precision Sectioning with Dual Handwheel Feature!

The world’s first dual-handwheel ultramicrotome, designed to accommodate both right- and left-handed users. Allowing researchers to operate the machine with their preferred hand, freeing up the other for more intricate section manipulation, the Ambitome is the ideal solution for those who need more control than what a single-hand system offers.

The Ambitome enhances adaptability, precision, and ease at every stage of the sectioning process.

Optional Accessories Available For Purchase


Room Temperature Specimen Holders

  • Vise type flat specimen holder
  • Universal transilluminated specimen holder
  • 7mm flat specimen transilluminated holder

Stereomicroscope Accessories

  • Teledyne 2.1 megapixel USB-C 3.1 colour camera with Sony IMX327 Rolling Shutter Sensor
  • ACCU-SCOPE 3075 Series trinocular stereomicroscope with 7:1 zoom, 6.7x to 45x magnification, 10x WF (22mm) eyepieces, phototube with 50/50% right path and c-mount camera adapter
  • Stereomicroscope mounted breath shield

Other PowerTome Accessories

  • Static line ionizer ionization depolarization device, 115VAC or 200-240VAC
  • Breath shield for knife stage
  • Water trough filler (includes reservoir/pump, tubing and filler tube
  • Specimen viewing mirror (mounts on upper stage for straight-on viewing of specimen
  • Easy-Lift glass knife spacer and post
  • PowerTome dust cover
  • Computer with control software and touch screen monitor
  • Automated water level control system (maintains constant water level in knife boat, automatically adjusting as required.

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!

Support Contact Example

An example of our service and support contracts are shown below:

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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.

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