Leica Microsystems - VT1000 S
Vibrating blade microtome
Whether sectioning fixed tissue for specific neuropathology tests or sectioning unfixed native tissue e.g. for patch clamping the Leica VT1000 S consistently provides high-quality sectioning results.
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Features of VT1000 S
Can alter the frequency To quickly accommodate different application needs, a user can alter the frequency between 0 and 100Hz and select the appropriate amplitude between 0.2 to 1mm in 5mm steps.
Adjustable knife advance speed The instrument features a very fine adjustable knife advance speed between 0.025 to 2.5mm/s, a programmable sectioning window, and specimen retraction.
Fully automated cut mode Accelerate the sectioning process: the Leica VT1000 S features a high-speed knife return stroke of 5 mm/sec as well as a freely programmable sectioning window which ensures extremely quick sectioning of even the smallest specimens.
High quality sectioning An adjustable specimen retraction feature protects the specimen from damage during the return stroke of the knife.
General Specifications
| Max. Specimen Size | 33 x 40 mm |
| Microtome Type | Vibrating |
| Sectioning Speed | 0.025 to 2.5 mm/s |
| Power Requirements | 100 V - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz |
| Thickness Setting | 1 to 999 µm |
| Peak Power | 35 VA |
Additional Specifications
Sectioning frequency: Linear adjustment from 0 - 100 Hz
Amplitude: 5 different settings selectable: 0.2; 0.4;
0.6; 0.8; 1.0 mm
Sectioning speed: 0,025 - 2,5 mm/sec
Return speed: 5 mm/sec
Total vertical specimen stroke: 15 mm (motorized) standard
or 20 mm (optional)
Specimen retraction: 0 - 999 µm (motorized)
Sectioning range: 1 - 40 mm
Maximum specimen size:
with standard knife holder: 33 x 40 mm
with knife holder L: 70 x 40 mm
Sectioning thickness setting: 1 - 999 µm (in 1-µm steps)
Magnifier: 2 x