Rotary Microtome - Manual Paraffin Section Microtome - 1-35 µm Sections - 60 mm Stroke

The Master Science Rotary Microtome is a hand-operated instrument for cutting thin, even ribbons of paraffin-embedded tissue. It is built for precision, steady performance and simple handling at the histology bench.

Section thickness is set from 1 to 35 µm for continuous sectioning, with thicker settings available, and trimming runs up to 500 µm. The specimen holder rotates through 360 degrees and tilts 8° on the X and Y axes for accurate block alignment.

Technical Specifications

Specifications of the Master Science Rotary Microtome:

• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSRMT-150SWISS
• SKU: MSRMT-150SWISS
• Brand: Master Science
• Model Number: MSRMT-150SWISS
• SKU: MSRMT-150SWISS
• Section Thickness Range: 1 to 35 µm for continuous sectioning; can be set above 35 µm
• Minimum Section Thickness: 1 µm
• Trimming Thickness Range: 0 to 500 µm
• Specimen Holder Rotation: Any angle within 360°
• Specimen Orientation: X/Y 8°
• Total Horizontal Specimen Feed: 28 mm
• Vertical Specimen Stroke: 60 mm
• Blade Holder Base Movement: 0 to 50 mm, front to back
• Maximum Specimen Size: 40 × 32 mm
• Precision Error: ±5%
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 420 × 330 × 330 mm
• Net Weight: 19 kg

Key Benefits

• Even ribbons: the Master Science Rotary Microtome cuts continuous sections down to 1 µm.
• Fast block facing: trimming steps up to 500 µm.
• Accurate alignment: 360° rotation with 8° X/Y orientation.
• Stable on the bench: 19 kg body.
• Room to work: blade holder base slides 50 mm front to back.

Blocks for sectioning can be prepared on the Master Science tissue embedding center.

Product Features

Sectioning

• 1 to 35 µm continuous sectioning
• Settings above 35 µm possible
• Trimming from 0 to 500 µm

Specimen Positioning

• Holder rotates through 360°
• X/Y orientation of 8°
• 28 mm horizontal feed and 60 mm vertical stroke

Blade Holder

• Base moves 0 to 50 mm front to back

Applications

The Master Science Rotary Microtome is used for:

• Sectioning paraffin-embedded tissue blocks
• Preparing continuous section ribbons for slides
• Histology and pathology laboratories

Common Problems and How This Microtome Helps

How the Master Science Rotary Microtome supports consistent sectioning:

• Sections of uneven thickness: precision error within ±5%.
• Slow trimming of new blocks: separate trimming range up to 500 µm.
• Blocks that sit at an angle: fine X/Y orientation.
• Large blocks that do not fit: accepts specimens up to 40 × 32 mm.