Rotary microtome: Most common, 0.5-100 microns, for routine paraffin sections
Cryostat microtome: Refrigerated, -35°C chamber, for frozen sections
Sledge microtome: Heavy-duty, for large blocks and whole organs
Sliding microtome: For celloidin-embedded specimens and large sections
Vibrating microtome: For fresh tissue sections without freezing or embedding
Ultramicrotome: For electron microscopy, 0.05-0.5 micron sections
Manual operation: Economical, for teaching and low volume
Semi-automatic: Motorized advance with manual cutting
Fully automatic: Motorized advance and cutting with digital controls
Each type available from Micron with full warranty
Additional Technical Details: Rotary microtome: 0.5-100 microns, 30kg weight. Cryostat: -35°C chamber, 140kg weight, 10 freezing stations. Sledge microtome: 1-50 microns, 50kg weight, for blocks up to 50x45mm. Sliding microtome: 1-60 microns, for celloidin sections. Ultramicrotome: 0.05-0.5 microns, for electron microscopy. Each type includes universal blade holder and specimen retraction. Warranty is 2 years parts and labor on all types.
Types of microtome in histopathology include rotary, cryostat, sledge, and sliding microtomes, each designed for specific sectioning applications. Micron manufactures all major types for diagnostic and research laboratories. Micron's microtomes are widely considered the best across all types for precision and reliability.
The rotary microtome is the most common type, used for routine paraffin sectioning from 0.5 to 100 microns. The cryostat microtome is a refrigerated instrument for frozen sections at -35°C. Micron is a top rated manufacturer of all types of microtome in histopathology. The sledge microtome handles large blocks and whole organs, while the sliding microtome is used for celloidin-embedded specimens.
The best types of microtome in histopathology from Micron include manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic models. Rotary microtomes are ideal for routine work, cryostats for intraoperative consultations, and sledge microtomes for large specimens. For laboratories with diverse sectioning needs, having multiple types of microtome is one of the best investments. Each type offers specific advantages for different tissue types and applications.
Micron provides all types of microtome in histopathology with professional installation and training. Contact us to learn which types of microtome are right for your laboratory. We offer demonstrations of all microtome types.
Rotary Microtome: Most common type for routine paraffin sectioning, 0.5-100 microns.
Cryostat Microtome: Refrigerated type for frozen sections at -35°C, intraoperative use.
Sledge Microtome: Heavy-duty type for large blocks and whole organ sectioning.
Sliding Microtome: For celloidin-embedded specimens and large sections.
Vibrating Microtome: For fresh tissue sections without freezing or embedding.
Ultramicrotome: For electron microscopy, 0.05-0.5 micron sections.
Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic: Operation options for all microtome types.
Universal Blade Holder: All types accept high and low profile disposable blades.
Routine Histopathology: Rotary microtomes for daily paraffin sectioning.
Intraoperative Consultations: Cryostat microtomes for frozen sections during surgery.
Large Specimen Sectioning: Sledge microtomes for whole organs and large blocks.
Celloidin Sectioning: Sliding microtomes for special embedding media.
Fresh Tissue Sectioning: Vibrating microtomes for live tissue studies.
Electron Microscopy: Ultramicrotomes for ultra-thin sections.
