Vibrating blade microtome VT1200 S

fully automaticfor neurologyfor research

Overview
The fully automated Leica VT1200 S vibrating blade microtome is designed for sectioning fresh specimens in neuroscience and related research. Automatic specimen feed and retraction plus a definable cutting window reduce processing time and support reproducible sectioning. The instrument is suitable for multi-user laboratories requiring both semi-automated and fully automated workflows. The vertical blade deflection can be measured with the Leica Vibrocheck device and minimized using the innovative blade holder. The instrument was developed in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Peter Jonas and his former group.

Features

• Minimal specimen damage: low vertical blade deflection preserves viable cells on the section surface.
• Flexible operation modes: semi-automated and fully automated cutting modes to match users' preferences.
• Double-edged razor injector: blade holder accepts double-edged razors, injector blades or sapphire blades and supports safer blade handling; a second blade holder reduces cross-contamination.
• Built-in software: stores individual operational parameter sets for up to 8 users.
• Magnetic specimen holders: facilitate easy handling and reproducible specimen orientation.

Configurations

• Basic instrument (14048142066): Leica VT1200 S — basic instrument without blade holder, ice tray, metal buffer tray or specimen disc. Fully automated vibrating blade microtome for sectioning unfixed specimens used in neuropathology and neurophysiology. Vertical specimen feed: max. 20 mm.
• Configuration 1 (1491200S001): Leica VT1200 S with blade holder, ice tray, metal buffer tray and specimen disc. Includes blade holder that supports full insertion of the razor and an adjustment screw to reduce vertical blade deflection below 1 µm. Vertical specimen feed: max. 20 mm.

Technical specifications

• Sectioning frequency: 85 Hz (± 10 %)
• Amplitude: 0–3 mm, adjustable in 0.05 mm steps
• Sectioning speed: 0.01–1.5 mm/s (± 10 %)
• Return speed: 2.5 mm/s (± 10 %)
• Total vertical specimen stroke: 20 mm (motorized)
• Cutting range: 45 mm (adjustable)
• Weight (basic instrument): 56 kg
• Dimensions (L x W x H, basic instrument): 600 mm x 250 mm x 230 mm

Note
For research use only. Not for diagnostic procedures.