Microm 500 OM Cryostat Refrigerated Microtome

The cryostat 500 OM is a highly efficient microtome for a cutting temperature range down to -40°C. Designed as an upright standing unit with an opn-top working area, the instrument allows convenient and ergonomic handling in standing and sitting position.

Cooling of chamber (at 20°C ambient temp): 20°C down to -40°C

NB: Cooling of specimen: Disabled

Section thickness range: 0.5 – 90 µm

Resolution: 

0.5 – 2 µm: 0.5 µm

2 – 10 µm: 1 µm

10 – 20 µm: 2 µm

20 – 50 µm: 5 µm

50 – 90 µm: 10 µm

Trimming thickness range: 5 – 300 µm

Resolution:

5 – 10 µm: 5 µm

10 – 100 µm: 10 µm

100 – 300 µm: 100 µm

Specimen retraction during return travel: 40 µm

Horizontal feed range: 28 mm

Vertical specimen stroke: 64 mm

Coarse feed: 800 µm/s

Dimensions (WxHxD): 840 x 1120 x 780 mm

Weight: 180 kg