Leica SM2000 R Sliding Microtome

DESCRIPTION

The Leica SM2000 R sliding microtome offers low maintenance cross-roller-bearing slideways designed to section paraffin-embedded samples in routine histopathology laboratories. The Leica SM2000 R microtome can also be used for some specific industrial sectioning applications. The SM2000 R is available fully equipped to meet most of today’s sliding microtome sectioning requirements or can be customized to meet more special applications.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The Leica SM2000 R Microtome has a modern ergonomic design and features an adjustable automatic high-precision feed mechanism. Optional accessories are available to suit a variety of sectioning requirements. The height adjustable feet equalize uneven work surfaces and can slightly incline the microtome to suit the resting position of the sledge to the user’s requirements.

Specifications:

• Maximum specimen size with cassette clamp is 35 x 22 mm
• Maximum specimen size with universal cassette clamp is 80 x 60 mm
• Overall feed is 40 mm
• Clearance angle adjustment is -4° to 14°
• Section thickness setting: 0.5 - 60 µm:
• from 0.5 - 2 µm in 0.5 µm increments
• from 2 - 10 µm in 1 µm increments
• from 10 - 20 µm in 2 µm increments
• from 20 - 60 µm in 5 µm increments
• Automatic specimen feed is up to 30 µm