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Microtom Leica RM2255

The rotary automated microtome which allows precise sectioning of radioactive samples with accurate specimen settings enables to set an exact zero point and angle of cutting.

Parameters:
- 4 sectioning modes.
- Section thickness setting in range: 0,5 – 100 μm.
- Trimming section thickness setting range: 1 – 600 μm.
- Horizontal feed: 28 mm ± 1mm.
- Vertical specimen stroke: 70 mm.
- Adjusting of specimen orientation: XY ± 8°.
- Specimen retraction: 0 – 100 μm in 5 μm - increments.