Leica CM3050 S

Leica CM3050 S

Leica CM3050 S

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Leica CM3050 S is a versatile cryostat designed for research and histology, particularly in advancing cancer diagnostics. It emphasizes quality, reproducibility, and operational efficiency, making it suitable for both routine and research laboratories.
Key Features:
  • Multifunctional Design: The cryostat features a hydraulic cabinet height adjustment for comfortable use while sitting or standing, with easily accessible functional keys.
  • Precision Sectioning: Offers precise specimen orientation and feed system via a step motor, allowing for reproducible thin sections, especially beneficial in neuroscience.
  • User Safety: The handwheel handle can be centered during motorized operation to enhance safety.
  • CryoJane Tape-Transfer System: Produces frozen sections as thin as 2 microns, maintaining quality similar to paraffin sections, suitable for difficult tissues.
  • Efficiency: Features an efficient insulation system and independent refrigeration for stable temperatures and rapid changes.
  • Spacious Cryochamber: The stainless steel chamber provides ample space for specimen handling and storage.
  • Functional Knife Holder: The knife holder CE allows lateral displacement for full blade utilization.
  • Convenient Programming: Includes a programmable reverse section counter and totalizer for efficient sectioning and trimming.
Technical Specifications:
  • Microtome: Section thickness setting ranges from 0.5 to 300 μm, with a maximum specimen size of 40 mm x 55 mm.
  • Cutting Motor: Cutting speed ranges from 0.1 mm/s to 170 mm/s, with a maximum speed of 210 mm/s.
  • Cryochamber: Temperature setting range from 0 °C to -40 °C, with programmable and manual defrosting options.
  • Dimensions and Power: The cryocabinet measures 882 x 1040 x 766 mm and weighs approximately 180 kg, with a power draw of 1800 VA.
Compliance and Certification: The Leica CM3050 S complies with UL, CSA, and IEC requirements and is certified under DIN EN ISO 9001, ensuring high quality and reliability.
Company Information: Leica Biosystems is a global leader in workflow solutions and automation, focusing on advancing cancer diagnostics. The company is headquartered in Nussloch, Germany, and operates in over 100 countries.
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Leica CM3050 S-1

Advancing Cancer Diagnostics Improving Lives Leica CM3050 S The Versatile Cryostat For Research And Histology

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Leica CM3050 S-2

Quality And Reproducibility Time is a decisive factor for both operational efficiency and economic performance in any routine and research laboratory. The Leica CM3050 S ensures efficient specimen processing by offering fast and reliable sectioning results. The heat insulation system ensures stable temperatures and less power consumption, helping to keep running costs low. With its versatility and easy operation the Leica CM3050 S even meets the highest sectioning demands perfectly. Precise - Specimen orientation and User safety - Centering the handwheel Multifunctional - Cabinet height specimen...

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Leica CM3050 S-3

Efficiency - Insulation system Highly efficient insulating materials enhance the durability of the refrigerating system and support stable cryochamber temperatures, even when producing serial sections all day long. Efficient - Specimen temperature control An independant refrigeration system ensures powerful specimen temperature control and rapid temperature changes. Spacious - Stainless steel cryochamber The easily accessible cryochamber provides large space for convenient handling and specimen storage. Functional - The knife holder CE The lateral displacement feature of the knife holder CE for...

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Leica CM3050 S-4

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Microtome Section thickness setting 0.5 to 300 pm Maximum specimen size 40 mm x 55 mm Horizontal specimen feed 25 mm Vertical specimen stroke 59 mm Specimen precision orientation by 8° (x/y/z axis) 5, 10, 30, 50, 100, and 150 pm Motorized coarse feed at 500 pm/s Cryochamber Cooling via separate refrigeration system Temperature setting range 0 °C to -40 °C Defrosting programmable 1 automatic defrost cycle/24 h duration: from 6 to12 min; manual defrosting Freezing shelf temperature Approx. -43 °C at an ambient Specimen Cooling (optional) via separate refrigeration system...

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