Rotary microtome HistoCore MULTICUT

semi-automaticlaboratoryfor histology

Overview
The HistoCore MULTICUT is a semi-automated rotary microtome designed for laboratories that require manual sectioning speed with motorized, repeatable specimen advance. Built on Leica Biosystems' microtome design heritage, MULTICUT delivers consistent, reproducible sections. For in vitro diagnostic use.

Key Features

• Coarse feed wheel for manual advancement or user-activated motorized specimen advance at the push of a button.
• Fast homing and memory position for rapid trimming and reproducible specimen placement.
• Compatible with RM CoolClamp specimen cooling for improved IHC section quality.
• Antistatic waste tray (brush included) to reduce paraffin adhesion and speed cleaning.
• Expanded top surface (≈40% larger) to accommodate tools, blades and accessories.
• Precision-Orientation System to return reliably to 0-position after orientation changes.
• Force Balance System to reduce risk from an unbalanced object head.
• 2-in-1 blade holder for high- and low-profile blades with lateral displacement; universal cassette clamp options available.
• Visual and acoustical Remaining Feed Indicator, Section Counter and Section Thickness Totalizer.

Configurations (selected)

• Configuration 1 (149MULTI0C1): Semi-automated rotary microtome including antistatic section waste tray, top tray, precision orientation with quick clamping, universal cassette clamp, 2-in-1 blade holder base.
• Basic Instrument (14051856372): Semi-automated rotary microtome with antistatic waste tray and top tray; customizable with accessories.
• Configuration 3 (149MULTI0C3): As Configuration 1 plus Knife holder DH for high-profile blades (includes holder base).
• Configuration 4 (149MULTI0C4): As Configuration 1 plus Knife holder DL for low-profile blades (includes holder base).

Notes

• Specimen cooling option (RM CoolClamp) is available to improve IHC sectioning performance.
• Selectable cutting modes: Rock Mode (with activated retraction) is available; Single, Continuous, Step and Program modes are not available on this model.

Technical specifications

• General: Type: Semi-motorized; Nominal supply voltage: 100/120/230/240 V AC; Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Max power consumption: 40 VA; Protection class: I; Fuses: 2 x T1.0 AL, 250 V; Pollution degree: 2; Overvoltage category: II; Max heat emission: 70 J/s.
• Operating / Storage conditions: Operating temperature: +18°C to +30°C; Storage temperature: +5°C to +50°C; Relative humidity (operation): 20% to 80% non-condensing; (storage): 10% to 85% non-condensing.
• Dimensions & weight (basic instrument): Width (incl. handwheel & coarse feed wheel): 477 mm; Depth (incl. waste tray): 620 mm; Height (without top tray): 295 mm; Weight (without accessories): approx. 31 kg.
• Control panel: Separate control panel & integrated in-housing panel; Width: 94 mm; Depth: 193 mm; Height: 50 mm (81 mm inclined); Net weight: 0.5 kg.
• Microtome performance: Specimen feed: approx. 24 mm ±1 mm; Vertical stroke: 70 mm ±1 mm; Large standard clamp: 55 x 50 x 30 mm; Super cassette clamp: 68 x 48 x 15 mm; Motorized sectioning speeds: N/A.
• Specimen retraction: Manual sectioning mode: 5–100 µm (5 µm increments), can be turned off; Motorized mode: N/A.
• Specimen orientation: Horizontal ±8°; Vertical ±8°.
• Section thickness settings: Range: 0.5–100 µm; 0.5–5 µm (0.5 µm steps); 5–20 µm (1 µm steps); 20–60 µm (5 µm steps); 60–100 µm (10 µm steps).
• Trimming section thickness: Range: 1–600 µm with stepped increments (see detailed values).
• Additional specs: Handwheel balance system: yes; Handwheel lock/brake: 2 mechanical locks; Coarse feed wheel direction: user-selectable; Waste tray: anti-static, volume 1400 ml.
• Special features: Remaining feed indicator (visual & acoustical); Section counter; Section thickness totalizer; Memory position; No specialized spindle for semi-thin sectioning.