Rotary microtome HistoCore BIOCUT

manualfor histology

Overview
The HistoCore BIOCUT is a manual rotary microtome designed for routine histology sectioning. Based on Leica Biosystems' long experience in microtome design, it prioritizes ergonomic operation, modular serviceability and practical features to reduce cleaning time and simplify blade and specimen handling.

Key features

• Personalized coarse feed wheel: user-selectable clockwise or counter-clockwise turn direction.
• Antistatic waste tray (brush included): reduces paraffin adhesion and speeds cleaning.
• 2-in-1 blade holder: accepts high- and low-profile blades without changing holders; modular for simplified maintenance.
• Increased top tray surface: approx. 23.5 cm × 27.5 cm (+40%) for tools and accessories.
• Precision-orientation system: reliable return to 0 position after orientation changes.
• Force balance system and handwheel balance: reduces risk from unbalanced specimen heads.
• Silent retraction and visual remaining-feed indicator for quiet, controlled operation.

Configurations & accessories

• Available configurations include Configuration 1 (149BIO000C1) and Basic Instrument (14051756235).
• Knife holder options: DH / DL; blade-holder options: 2-in-1 blade holder E for high and low-profile blades.
• Optional accessories: RM CoolClamp (specimen cooling), top tray, antistatic section waste tray, universal cassette clamp depending on configuration.

Technical specifications — selected

• Type: Mechanical manual rotary microtome
• Operating temperature: +18°C to +30°C
• Storage temperature: +5°C to +50°C
• Operating relative humidity: 20% to max. 80% (non-condensing)
• Dimensions (basic instrument incl. handwheel and coarse feed): Width 477 mm; Depth (incl. waste tray) 620 mm; Height (without top tray) 295 mm
• Weight (without accessories): Approx. 31 kg
• Specimen feed: approx. 24 mm ±2 mm; Vertical stroke: 70 mm ±1 mm
• Section thickness range: 1–60 µm (1 µm steps 1–10; 2 µm steps 10–20; 5 µm steps 20–60)
• Trimming settings: 10 µm and 30 µm
• Handwheel lock / brake: 2 mechanical locks; Coarse feed wheel direction: user-selectable
• Waste tray: anti-static; volume 1400 ml
• Blade holder: 2-in-1 for high and low-profile blades; North-South movement ±24 mm