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Vibrating Blade Microtomes

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Cutting Edge Precision Vibrating blade microtomes are used to produce monolayer or thick sections of fixed or fresh tissue under physiological conditions without freezing or embedding. Sectioning fresh tissue specimens with Leica Biosystems’ VT Series maintains the morphology, enzyme activity and cell viability of the tissue. Their use also minimizes artifacts, compression distortion, cell destruction and other inherent deleterious effects of sectioning. Applications for these instruments include immunohistochemistry, cell culturing of different organs, sections for patchclamping,...

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Leica VT1000 S Vibrating Blade Microtome The classic design of the Leica VT1000 S makes working with the instrument a pleasure. Ergonomic hand rests and direct access to all functional elements provide exceptional comfort and added safety. The VT1000 S features very fine adjustable knife advance speed, a freely programmable cutting window, and accelerated return knife speed to minimize overall sectioning time of even the smallest specimens. The VT1000 S vibrating blade microtome is designed to consistently produce thin sections of fixed tissue specimens, even non-homogeneous specimens that...

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The variable frequency allows the VT1000 S to adapt to a variety of applications. Accurate control of the knife or blade movement is integral in the design of this instrument. The visual clarity provided by the wide large-field magnifier, supplied as standard delivery, can be enhanced with a fiber optic lighting system (optional). Together, these features provide exact, individually adjustable illumination of the entire sectioning range, and prevents surface reflection of the buffer solution for accurate sectioning. Leica Design by Werner Hölbl Labeling of cholinergic septal neurons in rat...

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Leica VT1200 and VT1200 S Vibrating Blade Microtomes Fresh nervous tissues, brain and spinal cord are soft, fragile and extremely susceptible to mechanical damage. The Leica VT1200 and VT1200 S vibrating blade microtomes are designed to meet the highest demands for cutting fresh and fixed tissue in Neuropathology, Neurophysiology (patch-clamping) and Electrophysiology. These robust instruments feature a new blade holder design with the possibility to measure vertical deflection using the optional Vibrocheck device. Negative mechanical effects on the tissue are reduced to a minimum. This...

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MODULAR FUNCTIONALITY Both instrument versions can be enhanced with an optional magniﬁer (2x) or microscope to improve visual clarity. The SEMI-AUTOMATED LEICA VT1200 has been designed for users who prefer to manually control sectioning parameters such as section thickness and cutting stroke for each individual section. The VT1200 offers straightforward, intuitive operation, fast sectioning and a full range of accessories at an attractive price. The FULLY-AUTOMATED LEICA VT1200 S is recommended for multi user laboratories where users of both semi-automated vibrating blade microtomes and...

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www.LeicaBiosystems.comTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Leica VT1000 S LEICA BIOSYSTEMS Leica Biosystems is a global leader in workflow solutions and automation, striving to advance cancer diagnostics to improve patients' lives. Leica Biosystems provides anatomic pathology laboratories and researchers a comprehensive product range for each step in the pathology process, from sample preparation and staining to imaging and reporting. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. The company is represented in over 100 countries and is...

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