Rotary microtome HistoCore AUTOCUT

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Product overview
HistoCore AUTOCUT is a motorized rotary microtome designed for laboratory workflows that require flexible sectioning options. Based on Leica Biosystems microtome design heritage, the instrument supports automated, semi-automated and manual sectioning modes and integrates safety and handling features for multi-user environments.

Cutting modes

• Automated: motorized sectioning operated by push-button.
• Semi-automated: push-button specimen advance and retract for controlled, repeatable cuts.
• Manual: full mechanical control for operators preferring hand control.

Safety and utility

• Automatic electronic brake: returns and holds the specimen in a blade‑safe position when automated sectioning is paused.
• Antistatic waste tray (brush included): reduces paraffin adhesion and speeds cleaning.
• Expanded top tray area (~23.5 cm W × 27.5 cm L; ~40% larger than RM22xx series) for tools and supplies.
• Precision-orientation system: reliable return to 0-position regardless of prior adjustments.
• Force balance system: reduces risk from an unbalanced object head.
• 2-in-1 blade holder: supports high- and low-profile blades with lateral displacement via the knife holder.

Selectable cutting modes & controls

• Rock Mode (with retraction activated)
• Single Mode
• Continuous Mode
• Step Mode
• Remaining feed indicator: visual and acoustic signals
• Section counter and section thickness totalizer
• Memory position for object head

Downloads & documentation
Product flyers, configuration sheets and certificates are available for HistoCore AUTOCUT in multiple languages; consult the product documentation for ordering codes and accessory options.

Technical specifications

• Type: Motorized rotary microtome
• 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 × T 3.15 AL, 250 V
• Pollution degree: 2; Overvoltage category: II; Maximum heat emission: 340 J/s
• Operating temperature range: +18 °C to +35 °C; Storage temperature range: +5 °C to +50 °C
• Relative humidity (operation): 20% to max. 80% non-condensing; (storage): 10% to max. 85% non-condensing
• Dimensions (basic instrument incl. handwheel & coarse feed wheel): Width 477 mm; Depth (incl. waste tray) 620 mm; Height (without top tray) 295 mm
• Weight (without accessories): approx. 40 kg
• Control panel: separate panel & integrated in‑housing panel; Width 119 mm; Depth 193 mm; Height 50 mm (81 mm inclined); Net weight 0.6 kg
• Specimen feed: approx. 24 mm ±1 mm; Vertical stroke: 70 mm ±1 mm
• Clamps: Large standard clamp 55 × 50 × 30 mm; Super cassette clamp 68 × 48 × 15 mm
• Motorized sectioning speeds: 0 – 420 mm/s ±10%
• Specimen retraction: Manual mode 5 – 100 µm (5 µm increments), can be turned off; Motorized mode speed‑dependent, can be turned off
• Specimen orientation: Horizontal ±8°; Vertical ±8°
• Section thickness range: 0.5 – 100 µm; Setting increments vary by range (0.5 µm to 10 µm depending on range)
• Trimming section thickness range: 1 – 600 µm with multiple increment groups
• Handwheel balance system: included; Handwheel lock / brake: 2 mechanical locks, 1 electronic brake
• Waste tray: anti-static type; Volume: 1400 ml
• Blade holder: 2-in-1 for high and low profile blades; North–South movement ±24 mm; East–West movement: 3 positions; lateral displacement via knife holder clamping top
• Special features: remaining feed indicator (visual & acoustic), section counter, section thickness totalizer, memory position