CR-X Cryosectioning System

It is used for ultra-thin and semi-thin cryosectioning of biological specimens, plastics, polymers, paper and wood products, magnetic and photographic films and any other materials requiring low temperature thin sectioning over the range from +35°C to -185°C.

The Most Compact, User Friendly, Cryosectioning System Available.

This is the successor to the CR-21, the most innovative cryosectioning attachment in history. Features like the "through the wall" arm, vibrationless LN2 delivery, and four temperature presets are now standard in the industry. Still the leader in convenience and performance

Features

• Excellent thin section quality.
• Mounts and dismounts on almost any ultramicrotome in seconds.
• Lowest LN2 consumption, 9 litres lasts about 11 hours.
• Temperature range from -185° to +35° C.
• Holds two glass or diamond knives and trimming tool.
• Four user-adjustable temperature programs
• Efficient cryogenic design with lowest LN2 consumption
• Quick set-up and conversion back to room temperature ultramicrotomy
• Nine litre Dewar fits on table-top, yet provides LN2 for a whole day's use
• Compatible with most modern ultramicrotomes
• Precision microprocessor temperature control from +35°C to -185°C

Fits most modern ultramicrotomes:

• RMC Models: PowerTome-XL and PowerTome-X
  (older models: MT-XL, MT-X, MT7000)
• Reichert Ultracut E, S, and T

PowerTome X & XL Ultramicrotome

These ultramicrotomes use patented Power Drive technology. When gravity fails, the powered cutting stroke has enough strength to cut through even hard, non-homogenous specimens.

PowerTome X & XL Ultramicrotome

For the preparation of thin sections for electron microscopy, the RMC line of ultramicrotomes has the longest pedigree in the industry. When they became a part of Boeckeler Instruments, a company with over 60 years experience manufacturing precision instrumentation, the stage was set to raise the bar on an already excellent product. The results are excellent.

Smooth . . .

RMC have designed a new cutting engine with exceptional levels of precision tolerance. This design reduces "play" between the parts of the engine to a minimum, virtually eliminating section chatter and susceptibility to external vibration.

Powerful . . .

These are the only ultramicrotomes with the patented Power Drive® technology. When gravity fails, the powered cutting stroke has enough strength to cut through even hard, non-homogenous specimens.

• Two piece construction with sectioning unit and controls separated.
• Four sectioning channels, each with its own programmable button for section thickness.
• Arm rests for convenient and safe support of the operator's hands for precision manipulation of sections.
• Fully adjustable stereomicroscope and overhead fluorescent lamp to adjust for differing resin requirements and water levels.
• Patented Power Drive technology
• High precision arc segment holder with ranges from 0-45 or +/- 22.5 with self-locking controls
• Smooth, precise knife stage micrometer drives with marked increments of 0.5 and 5.0 microns
• Digital approach with user selectable increments, for novice and advanced users alike.
• Bright, wide angle stereomicroscope with 3X zoom, range from 10.08X to 64X with 16X eyepieces.
• Rigid trimming system for large or hard samples, very useful for JB-4 or materials samples.
• 3 year limited warranty on the cutting arm system available with the PTX

Advanced Features for Ultramicrotomy

• Section counter, feed totaliser
• Section counting and feed totals are useful to those doing 3D reconstruction or calculating cell thicknesses or distance into cell structures.
• 10um automatic sectioning thickness
• If your work involves thick plastic sections for LM, Confocal, FTIR then 10um automatic section thickness is very important. The operator can cut multiples of 10um thickness with a touch of a button as well.
• RS232 port - available for those who want to address data logging or computer interfacing.

Features

GKM Glass Knife Maker

The only Glass Knife Maker with micrometers for precision control and repeatable scoring: The "balanced break" method is designed to produce optimum knife edges. The precision breaking mechanism allows for controlled "slow-breaking" with equal weight and pressure applied to each side of the score mark to result in a straight break

• Solid, heavy design
• Produces knives up to 12mm width
• "Balanced Break" Method for the sharpest knives
• Micrometer positioners
• Built-in mechanical stops for easy positioning
• Precision mechanism supports "Slow-Break" technique
• The rectangular shaped body of the GKM is precision machined from a solid block of metal for long term stability and precision.
• The instrument uses commercial size glass ranging from 6 mm (1/4") to 12 mm (1/2")
• It has been engineered with mechanical stops for producing precise 25 mm glass squares with ease.
• Micrometers for precise and reproducible alignment of 25 mm squares for diagonal breaks.
• Locking mechanism for guides so micrometers can be removed after alignment.
• Portable and compact instrument design allowing for ease of use and storage.

MT-990 Motorized Precision Microtome

With a motorized, programmable automatic trim, the MT-990 microtome is a high-precision instrument for sectioning both hard and soft material. When paired with its CRT-900 cryo-sectioning attachment, this is the ideal instrument for polymer applications.

Features

• Motorized programmable automatic trim
• Cuts paraffin, plastic and hard specimens
• Motorized cutting stroke may also be used manually
• Motorized knife stage, 28 mm maximum travel
• Feed totalizer, selectable for either total feed in micrometers or total number of sections
• Separate controller for hands-off operation
• Optional cryoattachment permits sectioning from ambient temperature to -140°C
• Selectable cutting window

HPM 010 High Pressure Freezer

High Pressure Freezing is the only method that allows vitrification of samples upto 1mm³. The HPF method uses LN₂ under high pressure (2100 bar).  At this pressure water is 1500 times more viscous than at atmospheric pressure which drastically reduces crystal growth.

• Freezing of specimens upto 200 micrometres in thickness and 2mm in diameter without visible ice damage
• Cryo-fixation of suspensions, monolayer cell cultures and tissues
• In-situ real time measurement of temperature and pressure
• Automatic, microprocessor controlled operation for routine work
• Processing data is recorded on digital display, such as the actual temperature, time and pressure, thus allowing the user to exactly evaluate the current operational status (sample quality control)
• Extensive accessory program

PT-PC PowerTome Ultramicrotome

This touch-screen controlled ultramicrotome uses computer power to simplify sectioning operations while capturing essential information in its integrated database. See Ultramicrotomy meet high-tech in this computer-based control, data base and video monitor system

• All the features of the PT-XL with an easy-to-use touchscreen interface
• Large, Simple, Graphic Interface - All commands are visible and controllable using the supplied 15" LCD touch screen monitor.
• Easy to Read - There's never a question as to what's being displayed, even at a distance.
• Report Generator - Easily capture data and view/print reports based on the materials you're sectioning.
• On-screen Help - With WorldWide Web-like simplicity.
• Video Monitoring - This option uses the center of your touch screen monitor to display the sectioning process in real time. It can greatly reduce the back and neck strain associated with hovering over the microscope. It's even large enough to allow the operator to monitor sectioning from a distance.

FS-7500 Freeze Substitution System

A system for trouble-free freeze-substitution and low temperature embedding on a routine basis

The FS7500 Freeze Substitution System is designed with safety & operator convenience in mind. With a large volume, easy access, top loading, temperature controlled substitution chamber samples are slowly and gently dehydrated in a solvent solution, following which they are embedded in resin blocks for room temperature sectioning

• Programmable temperature control for trouble free substitution and low temperature embedding routinely. Performs conventional or PLT (Progressive Lowering of Temperature) substitution automatically.
• Independent temperature control for substitution and polymerization chamber for reliable and reproducible results:
• Substitution chamber temperature from -140C to +70C with +/- 0.1C stability.
• Four holding time settings from 0-999 hours for each.
• Three temperature/time ramp settings.
• User friendly 10 memory programmable process controller for substitution chamber. Programs can be stored on removable "data keys" for safe storage.
• Low LN2 coolant consumption with the ability to refill the 35 liter dewar while a substitution is in progress.
• Several specimen holder varieties available for maximum flexibility.

EMP-5160 Automatic Tissue Processor

Automates routine EM-sample fixation and embedding, freeing up valuable laboratory time. The advanced design is suited for resin processing of light and electron microscopy specimens.

The EMP 5160 is a productivity tool for the Electron Microscopy Laboratory. If you are embedding three or more times per week you cannot afford to process by hand. The EMP 5160 uses a proven robotics system to move baskets of tissue from one vial to another and agitates at the time and force you program, at the temperature you desire.

• Microprocessor based with room for 50 protocols built into the instrument. These can be pre-programmed for you, sent to you on pre-programmed keys later or put into the unit or keys by the operator with the hand held programming unit.
• Sealed Vials for operator safety, the vials can all be loaded in a hood and the EMP5160 operated in an open room. Transfer of the vials does not expose the operator to fumes as other units do.
• Programming is done via detachable hand held keypad. When you have finished programming the programming unit is locked away to prevent tampering or accidental changing of a protocol.
• Frugal! Can use just a couple of millilitres of fluid for one sample up to 18ml for a full load (up to 48 sample compartments).
• Two proven sample handling systems, either the traditional snap rings with removable screens or the multi-compartment baskets. Either type has all tools included.

AFM-990 Precision Motorised Microtome

This microtome is primarily intended for specimen surface preparation for: AFM, SPM, SEM, OM, FTIR. This microtome is also ideal for sectioning materials for Forensic, QC and Materials research applications.

• Prepare a flat sample face for surface probe or scanning microscopy or cut thin sections for transmission microscopy
• Cuts a variety of materials for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, coatings, and microelectronics
• Motorised knife stage, 28 mm maximum travel
• Separate controller for hands-off operation
• Optional cryo-attachment permits sectioning from ambient temperature to -180C
• Motorised cutting stroke may be used manually or programmed for automatic trim
• Feed totaliser, selectable for either total feed in microns or total number of sections

MR2 Manual Microtome

An economical manual-control microtome for histology, materials and forensic applications. Section thickness range from 0.5 to 60µ with electronic knife feed

• Heavy base casting to reduce vibration
• Vertical cutting stroke with solid cross roller bearing specimen carriage
• Digital Section Counter Display
• Touch Screen Control Panel with Easy to Clean Membrane Switches
• Section Thickness range 0.5 - 60 microns
• Electronic Feed with Fast Return
• Separate Trim Control Function with Footswitch
• Preset Trim Setting for Fast Block Trimming
• Wide range of accessories for Histology, Materials and Forensic Applications
• MR2 & MR3 Supplied Complete with High/Low Profile Disposable Steel Blade Holder and Specimen Holder (choice of Cassette Clamp or Fixed Jaw Vice Clamp)
• Removable Waste Tray

MR3 Motorised or Manual Microtome

Similar to MR2 but includes motorised operation with a variable cutting speed from 0 - 400 mm/second and footswitch control for both cut & trim functions

• Heavy base casting to reduce vibration
• Vertical cutting stroke with solid cross roller bearing specimen carriage
• Digital Section Counter Display
• Touch Screen Control Panel with Easy to Clean Membrane Switches
• Section Thickness range 0.5 - 60 microns
• Electronic Feed with Fast Return
• Separate Trim Control Function with dual Footswitch
• Preset Trim Setting for Fast Block Trimming
• Wide range of accessories for Histology, Materials and Forensic Applications
• MR2 & MR3 Supplied Complete with High/Low Profile Disposable Steel Blade Holder and Specimen Holder (choice of Cassette Clamp or Fixed Jaw Vice Clamp)
• Removable Waste Tray