Rotary microtome HistoCore NANOCUT R

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Overview
When your microtomy involves diverse samples in order to discover new breakthroughs in your research projects, NANOCUT R is the optimal solution. The new generation of microtomes from Leica Biosystems builds upon 145+ years of microtome design heritage. From biomedical research to industrial applications, NANOCUT R can cut a wide range of materials and sample types. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Key Features

• Capable of producing semi-thin sections down to 250 nm (0.25 µm).
• Special spindle and expanded slow speed adjustment to preserve sample integrity during semi-thin sectioning.
• Precise 3D object head stop position for photo-capture of the cut sample surface to support 3-dimensional reconstruction workflows.
• Wide range of accessories: holders for disposable steel and tungsten carbide blades, reusable knives, and special holder for glass and diamond knives.
• Precision-Orientation System to return reliably to a 0-position home regardless of instrument orientation.
• Force Balance System to minimize risk from an unbalanced object head.
• Multiple selectable cutting modes including Rock, Single, Continuous, Step and Program modes.

Additional Feature Notes

• Motorized and manual modes available.
• Automatic electronic brake included (electronic brake / handwheel lock features).
• Visual and acoustical remaining feed indicator; section counter and section thickness totalizer; memory position.

Product Specifications (tables represented as lines)
GENERAL
Type: Motorized
Nominal Supply Voltage: 100 / 120 / 230 / 240 V AC
Nominal Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 100 VA
Protection Class: I
Power Fuses: 2 x T3,15 AL, 250V
Pollution Degree: 2
Overvoltage Category: II
Maximum Heat Emission: 340 J/s

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range: +18°C to +30°C
Temperature Range During Storage: +5°C to +50°C
Relative Humidity During Operation: 20% to Max. 80% Non-Condensing
Relative Humidity During Storage: 10% to Max. 85% Non-Condensing

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
BASIC INSTRUMENT — Width (including handwheel): 415 mm
Depth (including waste tray): 620 mm
Height (without top tray): 295 mm
Weight (without accessories): Approx. 40 kg

CONTROL PANEL
Type: Separate control panel & in-housing integrated instrument control panel
Width: 119 mm
Depth: 193 mm
Height: 50 mm (81 mm in inclined position)
Weight (net): 0.6 kg

MICROTOME PERFORMANCE SPECS
Specimen Feed: approx. 24 mm ±1 mm
Vertical Stroke: 70 mm ±1 mm
Standard Clamp (example sizes): Large Standard Clamp: 55 x 50 x 30 mm; Super Cassette Clamp: 68 x 48 x 15 mm
Motorized Sectioning Speeds: 0 - 195 mm/s ±10%

SPECIMEN RETRACTION
In Manual Sectioning Mode: 5 - 50 µm (in 5 µm increments); can be turned off
In Motorized Sectioning Mode: Speed-Dependent; can be turned off

SPECIMEN ORIENTATION
Horizontal: ± 8°
Vertical: ± 8°

SECTION THICKNESS SETTINGS
Range: 0.25 - 50 µm
Setting Values: 0.25 - 0.5 µm (in 0.25 µm increments); 0.5 - 5 µm (in 0.5 µm increments); 5 - 20 µm (in 1 µm increments); 20 - 50 µm (in 5 µm increments)

TRIMMING SECTION THICKNESS SETTINGS
Range: 1 - 300 µm
Setting Values: 1 - 10 µm (1 µm increments); 10 - 20 µm (2 µm increments); 20 - 50 µm (5 µm increments); 50 - 100 µm (10 µm increments); 100 - 300 µm (50 µm increments)

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Handwheel Balance System: yes
Handwheel Lock / Brake: 2 Mechanical Locks, 1 Electronic Brake
Safety Hand Wheel: Handle can be Centered
Waste Tray: Standard Waste Tray, Volume: 1400 ml
BLADE HOLDER: Semi-Thin Sectioning - Knife Holder GD; Resin Sectioning - Knife Holder NZ or Knife Holder E-TC; Paraffin Sectioning: 2-in-1 Blade Holder E
North-South Movement: ± 24 mm
East-West Movement: 3 Positions
Lateral Displacement Function: via knife holder clamping top

Technical specifications

• Model: HistoCore NANOCUT R
• Type: Motorized rotary microtome with Automated and Manual Modes
• Section thickness range: 0.25 µm to 50 µm (with fine increments down to 0.25 µm)
• Trimming thickness range: 1 µm to 300 µm
• Motorized sectioning speed: 0 - 195 mm/s ±10%
• Specimen feed approx.: 24 mm ±1 mm; Vertical stroke: 70 mm ±1 mm
• Standard weight: Approx. 40 kg (without accessories)
• Environment: Operating +18°C to +30°C; Storage +5°C to +50°C
• Electrical: 100 / 120 / 230 / 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Max power 100 VA