Vibrating blade microtome VT1000 S

fully automaticlaboratoryfor histology

Overview
The Leica VT1000 S vibrating blade microtome delivers reproducible high‑quality sectioning for neurophysiology, neuropathology, experimental pathology, botany (roots and plants) and industrial samples (e.g. foams). It is specially suited for sectioning fixed biological tissue for research applications.

Product disclaimer
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Features

• Adjustable frequency and amplitude: frequency 0–100 Hz; amplitude selectable 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 mm.
• Fine adjustable blade advance speed: 0.025–2.5 mm/s; programmable sectioning window and specimen retraction to reduce damage.
• Fully automated cut mode: high‑speed blade return stroke and freely programmable sectioning window for fast processing of even very small specimens.
• High quality sectioning: adjustable specimen retraction minimizes sample damage during the blade return stroke.

Configurations (excerpt)

• Basic Instrument (1404723512): Leica VT1000 S — fully automatic vibrating blade microtome; basic instrument without accessories; mains options: 100/120/230/240 V, 50–60 Hz.
• Configuration 1 (14047235613): Leica VT1000 S with accessories and magnifier; motorized specimen feed 15 mm (0.59 in); designed for sectioning fixed biological tissues.

Technical Specifications - General

• Maximum specimen size: 70 x 40 x 15 mm
• Blade travel speed: 0.025–2.5 mm/s
• Adjustable cutting window: electronic, programmable
• Total vertical specimen stroke: 15 mm (motorized standard)
• Magnification options: 2× magnifier
• Amplitude steps: 0.2; 0.4; 0.6; 0.8; 1.0 mm
• Sectioning range: 1 to 40 mm (adjustable)
• Frequency range: 0–100 Hz

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Frequency: 0–100 Hz (adjustable)
• Amplitude: selectable fixed steps 0.2–1.0 mm
• Blade advance speed: finely adjustable 0.025–2.5 mm/s
• Programmable sectioning window and specimen retraction to reduce cutting artefacts
• Fully automatic cut mode with fast blade return
• Maximum specimen dimensions: 70 x 40 x 15 mm
• Motorized vertical stroke: 15 mm
• Section thickness range: 1–40 mm (adjustable)