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Campden Vibrating Microtomes
Studies of visual patching and extracellular recording of neurological, heart and lung tissue using Campden's vibrating microtomes have all been published for over 30 years. The latest generation with Model 7000smz-2 and the 5100mz Series represent significant advances in precision at a lower cost than competitive units. In addition, they are easy to use providing service free operation and performance longevity.
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7000smz-2 |
5100mz-Plus |
5100mz |
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Optimal Z-Axis Deflection |
0 µm (±0.1 µm) |
0 µm (±2.0 µm) |
≈5-8 µm |
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Opti-cal Vertical (Z-axis) Calibration Device* |
Included as standard |
Included as standard |
Optional Accessory |
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Blade Oscillation Frequency Range |
50-120 Hz |
50-80 Hz |
50-80 Hz |
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Blade Oscillation Amplitude |
Minimum: 0.5 mm |
Minimum: 0.5 mm |
Minimum: 0.5 mm |
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Amplitude Step Size |
0.25 mm |
0.5 mm |
0.5 mm |
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Advance Speed Resolution During Slicing |
0.01 mm/sec |
0.1 mm/sec |
0.1 mm/sec |
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Specimen Retraction as Blade Retracts |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Max Specimen Size |
33x50x19 |
33x50x19 |
33x50x19 |
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Slice thickness |
1 -999um in auto/ up to 19mm in manual |
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Cutting Range |
40mm |
40mm |
40mm |
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Memory to Store Section Thickness |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Multiple User Settings |
8 different |
8 different |
8 different |
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Operating Modes |
Manual, semi-automated Slice Window or fully automated Profile Repeat |
Manual or semi-automated Slice Window |
Manual or semi-automated Slice Window |
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Cooling Options |
Ice bath or optional Model 7610A Tissue Bath Cooler |
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Physiological temperature unit |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Dimensions |
16.5" x 15.7" x 10.6" |
13.7" x 17.7 x 13.7" |
13.7" x 17.7 x 13.7" |
* Campden's Opti-cal is calibrated with metrology equipment traceable to National Standards
Full comparative specifications available on request.
Vibrating Microtome 7000
Model 7000smz-2
Our top of the range high precision, vibrating microtome, this is the finest slicer in the world for preparations for visual patch clamping. Cold light and scope or magnifier are optional.
Vibrating Microtome 5100mz-Plus
Model 5100mz-Plus
The 5100-Plus is perfect for those who need to keep slices viable for longer e.g. for electrophysiological field recordings. The user can calibrate the Z-axis deflection of the blade to 2 µm with the adjustable blade holder and “Opti-cal” Calibration device.
Vibrating Microtome 5100mz
Model 5100mz
The 5100mz is a very competitively priced, high precision, vibrating microtome which shares many features with the top of the range 7000smz series, such as the vibrating mechanism, the inner and outer tissue baths and the easy to use control system.
Upgrade Kit for 5100mz
Model 5100-1-45
Optional kit to upgrade the 5100mz to the 5100mz-Plus. Allowing the user to optimally calibrate the Z-axis deflection of the blade to 2±0.1 µm.
Bath Mount for Vibrating Microtomes
Model 7000-3-1A
Newly redesigned Bath Mount. Edge of the ice bath outer now has a rolled edge. Preventing vibration of the bath wall at certain harmonics of speed and amplitude, hence more stable, less splash, less evident vibration. Shown with standard and adjustable tissue mounts that can be ordered separately.
Tissue Slice Recovery Chamber
Model 7470
This chamber has been designed to hold and maintain tissue slices in six sub-chambers at physiological temperatures with an aeration supply to allow recovery from slicing as well as incubation during the experimental day.
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