Rotary microtome: 0.5-100 microns, for routine paraffin sections
Cryostat microtome: -35°C chamber, for frozen sections
Sledge microtome: 1-50 microns, for large blocks and whole organs
Sliding microtome: For celloidin-embedded specimens
Vibrating microtome: For fresh tissue sections without embedding
Ultramicrotome: 0.05-0.5 microns, for electron microscopy
Manual operation: Economical, for teaching and low volume
Semi-automatic: Motorized advance with manual cutting
Fully automatic: Motorized advance and cutting with digital controls
All types available from Micron with full warranty
Additional Technical Details: Rotary microtome: 0.5-100 microns, 30kg. Cryostat: -35°C chamber, 140kg, 10 freezing stations. Sledge: 1-50 microns, 50kg, for blocks up to 50x45mm. Sliding: 1-60 microns, for celloidin. Vibrating: 10-500 microns, for fresh tissue. Ultramicrotome: 0.05-0.5 microns, for electron microscopy. All types include universal blade holder and specimen retraction. Warranty is 2 years parts and labor on all types.
Types of microtomes include rotary, cryostat, sledge, sliding, vibrating, and ultramicrotomes, each designed for specific sectioning applications. Micron manufactures all major types for diagnostic, research, and industrial laboratories. Micron's microtomes are widely considered the best across all types for precision and reliability.
Rotary microtomes are the most common type for routine paraffin sectioning. Cryostat microtomes are refrigerated for frozen sections. Sledge microtomes handle large blocks. Micron is a top rated manufacturer of all types of microtomes for histology and research. Sliding microtomes are used for celloidin-embedded specimens, vibrating microtomes for fresh tissue, and ultramicrotomes for electron microscopy.
The best types of microtomes from Micron include manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic models. Each type offers specific advantages: rotary for routine work, cryostat for rapid diagnosis, sledge for large specimens, and ultramicrotome for ultra-thin sections. For laboratories with diverse sectioning needs, having multiple types of microtomes is one of the best investments. Micron provides all types with professional support.
Contact us to learn which types of microtomes are right for your laboratory. Explore the complete range of types of microtomes from Micron. 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.
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.
