VIBRATING MICROTOME 7000
Model
7000smz-2
DESCRIPTION
Our top of the range high precision, vibrating microtome, this is the finest tissue slicer in the world for preparations for visual patch clamping or high resolution imaging.
Using the predecessor, the Integraslice, sectioning for visual patching of neurological tissue, heart and lung have all been published. The new 7000smz-2 microtome represents a significant advance with higher precision AND at a lower cost.
The all-new vibrating mechanism of the 7000smz-2 microtome, developed after 2 years of extensive R&D by our engineers delivers unprecedented accuracy with nearly silent operation. Every machine is tested before dispatch by our in-house measurement devices and each machine is supplied with its own z-axis calibration checker.
The effect of excessive Z-axis deflection on the health and viability of the tissue preparation has been much discussed since the publication of Geiger et al (2003) and the Campden 7000smz-2 tissue slicer, with ≤ 1µm Z-axis deflection across a wide range of vibration speeds and amplitudes, delivers healthy viable sections every time.
The all-new user interface is easy and versatile (with no foot switch unlike previous models) and offers simple operation at the push of a button or a range of changeable parameters for the expert user. The Campden 7000smz-2 also provides longevity of performance, as not only does the slicer give ≤ 1 µm performance out of the box, but the advance vibrating mechanism does not contain bearings and other elements subject to wear. Thus it will retain the ≤ 1 µm z-ad performance for years to come, giving you consistency in your biological preparation, without the need for expensive servicing.
Holding the tissue close to 4° C must continue throughout the slicing procedure. This can be done with passive cooling where a known amount of ice is used to maintain the cooled a.c.s.f. or with an electronically controlled thermo-electric Tissue Bath Cooler (7610A).
We have developed both ceramic and stainless steel microtome blades, alongside the machine, so that the grinding and honing facets for the blade edge are matched to the blade downward angle of orientation to the tissue. The ceramic blades have a particular advantage when slicing brain tissue older than 30 days. These ceramic microtome blades also have a second advantage in that unlike stainless blades, these do not have to be replaced after each tissue sample.
Other options include an LED cold light and magnifier or scope for clear observation whilst slicing.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Section thickness step size: 0.001 mm
- Bath table rise & fall speed: 1.0 mm/sec maximum
- Maximum (vertical) travel of bath table: 19 mm
- Cutting head advance speed:
- Minimum: -4.0 mm/sec (-1.00 during slicing)
- Maximum: +4.0 mm/sec (+1.00 during slicing)
- Cutting head retraction speed: 4.0 mm/sec
- Maximum travel of cutting head: 40 mm
- Blade oscillation frequency:
- Minimum: 50 Hz
- Maximum: 120 Hz (amplitude dependent)
- Frequency step size: 5 Hz
- Blade oscillation amplitude
- Minimum: 0.5 mm (nominal)
- Maximum: 2.5 mm (nominal)
- Amplitude step size: 0.25 mm (nominal)
- Power requirements (Selectable): 115VAC 60Hz, 230VAC 50Hz
- Power rating: 100W
- Fuse rating
- 115V: T2A 250VAC
- 230V: T2A 250VAC
- Light source: 100-240Vac 3W
- Dimensions: 410mm Width x 400mm Depth x 270mm Height (excluding light source and microscope)
- Weight: 33Kg (excluding microscope)
- Boxed shipping weight: 60Kg (excluding microscope)
FEATURES
- Includes a z-axis calibration unit
- Z-axis blade adjust minimizer
- Blade holder angle to user requirement
- Set start and stop position from blade travel.
- Vibration speeds from 50 to 120 Hz
- Amplitudes from 0.5mm to 2.5mm
- Controlled blade advance at 10microns per sec
- Manual or automatic operation
- "Auto" programming by storage of the first slicing
- Ice water bath easily removed for cleaning
- Optional LED light and scope for clear observation
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
- CERAMIC BLADES - 5 PACK
- Model 7550-1-C
- Specialized Ceramic blades for Campden Vibrating Microtomes. These blades are honed with a single bevel for superior slicing.
- STAINLESS STEEL BLADES - 50 PACK
- Model 7550-1-SS
- Specialist Blade Technology for Campden Vibrating Microtomes.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
- 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.
- TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WARMING TISSUE BATH
- Model 7611A
- Physiological temperature controlled baths for the 7000smz-2, vibrotomes with a controllable temperature range of approx. +50 to +10ºC with accuracy of ± 1 ºC. For experiments utilising the technique of Huang S & Uusisaari MY (2013) where exact control of physiological slicing temperature is required.
- INTEGRALLY MOUNTED COLD LIGHT SOURCE
- Model CL200
- To facilitate the careful slicing operation, it is most important that the progress of the blade through the tissue be clearly observed.
- INTEGRALLY MOUNTED MAGNIFYING GLASS
- Model 7000-1-3
- A magnifying glass for general global slices offering approximately 2x magnification.
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