RANKIN basics MCT25 Rotary Microtome Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Rankin Basics
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microtomes
basics MCT25 Rotary Microtome
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microtome
- 2-in-1 high- or low-profile blade holder comes standard on all microtomes.
- Ergonomic handwheel for enhanced user comfort.
- Lightweight, simple, and sleek waste tray catches paraffin shavings during microtomy.
- German-imported Kipp levers for secure locking of the blade holder and specimen orientation head to ensure quality sections every time.
- Click-into-place lateral positioning system on the blade holder to ensure the user cut on all three portions of your blades, lengthening the lifespan of your blades, with repeatability every time.
- Flat top for storage of supplies, and an ergonomic housing shell for easy cleaning.
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semi-automatic
A simplified control panel built right into the face of the microtome declutters your microtomy workspace by putting the controls you need up and out of the way
- A motorized course feed with the natural feel of a flywheel gives you more control over the specimen head compared to using a button.
- 2-in-1 high- or low-profile blade holder come standard on all microtomes. Easily remove the spacer bar for high-profile blades.
- Ergonomic handwheel for enhanced user comfort
- German-imported Kipp levers for secure locking of the blade holder and specimen orientation head to ensure quality sections every time.
- Large, wrap-around waste tray for less trips to the waste bin.
- Click-into-place lateral positioning system on the blade holder to help lengthen the lifespan of your blades.
- Three sectioning modes to choose from: standard, smart, and full-layer interval. Standard mode features normal operation for routine sectioning. Switch etween trimming and fine sectioning by pushing the C/T button. Smart mode allows for the user to “rock” if they wish. Full-layer interval mode allows the user to set the point at which the machine will switch from trimming to fine sectioning based on a pre-determined microm depth set by the user. Simple user control panel with no external keypad.
Specifications
| Manual (MCT25)| Semi-Auto (MCT45)
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Sectioning Range| 1- 60 pm| 0.25 – 100 pm
Retraction| No| 0 – 100 pm
Horizontal Specimen Feed| 29 mm| 30 mm
Vertical Specimen Stroke| 60 mm| 70 mm
Horizontal Movement of Blade Holder| 0 – 60 mm| 0 – 60 mm
Lateral Movement of Blade Holder| 0 – 23 mm| 0 – 23 mm
Maximum Specimen Size| 60 x 70 mm| 70 x 70 mm
Specimen Orientation| XY — 8°| XY — 8°
Dimensions (W x D x H)| 22.5 x 17.3 x 11.5 in| 23.4 x 18.3 x 11.6 in
Weight| 62 lbs (28kg)| 62 lbs (28kg)
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Revision 2.2 – 02/2023