Sledge Microtome By H. L. Scientific Industries

H.L. Scientific Industries is INTRODUCTION
This Sledge Microtome consists of Mainbody (Slide-Way), Object Clamping Stage, Feeding Device and Knife Clamping Block. The body of the Microtome has 3 tracks of 400mm horizontal slide for knife clamping block and 3 tracks of inclined slide for object clamping stage and feeding device. The shape of the knife block and its contact with 9 tracks eliminate riding up or tilting of the Microtome knife during the cutting.

The knife Clamping Block has a ball for clamping the knife holder and a handle. The knife Holder is fitted with two screws serving to eliminate vibration of the knife. The clearance angle of the knife can be adjusted by means of a screw drive.

The object Clamping Stage has a sliding stage and object clamping holder, The object clamping holder is equipped with two rack and pinion swiveling device which can be oriented for adjustment of cutting object. It can be raised or lowered by rack and pinion for the approximate height adjustment of the object. The specimen blocks upto 30x30mm can be held in it.