Rotary microtome ROM-04

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Overview
Labotemp Rotary Microtome ROM-04 is a manual rotary microtome engineered for routine tissue sectioning in histopathology, diagnostic, and teaching laboratories. It delivers controlled manual sectioning with an adjustable thickness range of 0.5–60 µm and a stable blade holder for consistent paraffin-embedded tissue preparation.

Key product details
Manual handwheel-driven rotary mechanism for controlled, stable cutting without motorized assistance.
Horizontal specimen stroke: 0–28 mm; Vertical specimen stroke: 52 mm.
Compact mechanical design with removable wide waste tray for easy cleaning and dependable daily operation.

Features

• Manual microtome with handwheel and dual locking mechanisms
• Fine trimming control combined with coarse feed wheel
• Precise lateral adjustment blade holder for consistent sections
• Stable operation with minimal vibration for reliable results
• Wide removable waste tray for simplified maintenance

Applications

• Routine histopathology sectioning in pathology labs, medical and diagnostic laboratories, research institutions, and teaching laboratories for paraffin-embedded tissue samples

Specifications (summary)
Section thickness range: 0.5–60 µm
Section thickness setting: 0–2 µm in 0.5 µm increments; 2–10 µm in 1 µm increments; 10–20 µm in 2 µm increments; 20–60 µm in 5 µm increments
Horizontal specimen stroke: 0–28 mm
Vertical specimen stroke: 52 mm
Precision error: ±1%
Sample orientation: 8° along X-Y axis, rotatable 360°
Maximum section size: 60 × 55 mm
Dimensions incl. tray (L×W×H): 565 × 440 × 285 mm
Net weight: 34 kg
Gross weight: 52 kg

Technical specifications

• Model: ROM-04
• Brand: Labotemp
• Cut / section thickness range: 0.5–60 µm
• Section thickness fine settings: 0–2 µm in 0.5 µm steps; 2–10 µm in 1 µm steps; 10–20 µm in 2 µm steps; 20–60 µm in 5 µm steps
• Horizontal stroke: 0–28 mm
• Vertical stroke: 52 mm
• Maximum section size: 60 × 55 mm
• Sample orientation: 8° along X-Y axis, rotatable 360°
• Precision error: ±1%
• Dimensions (incl. tray): 565 × 440 × 285 mm
• Net weight: 34 kg
• Gross weight: 52 kg
• Design notes: manual handwheel, dual locking safety, precise lateral blade adjustment, removable wide waste tray