Leica Microsystems - VT1200
Semiautomatic Vibrating Blade Microtome
The instrument is recommended for users who wish to manually select the desired section thickness prior to cutting each section.The vertical deflection can be measured by using the optional measurement device “Vibrocheck”.
The adjustment screw on the blade holder allows adjustment of the vertical deflection to below 1µm. The instrument was designed in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Peter Jonas and his group at the Physiology Department, Freiburg Germany.
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Features of VT1200
Manually control sectioning Designed for users who prefer to manually control sectioning parameters such as section thickness and cutting stroke for each individual section.
Minimal vertical deflection Minimal vertical deflection protects delicate specimens during sectioning and results in more viable cells on the section surface.
Magnetic specimen holders Magnetic specimen holders support easy specimen handling and reproducible orientation.
General Specifications
| Depth | 600 mm (Basic instrument without control unit) |
| Max. Specimen Size | 33 x 50 mm |
| Height | 230 mm (Basic instrument without control unit) |
| Microtome Type | Vibrating |
| Sectioning Speed | 0.01 to 1.5 mm/s |
| Width | 250 mm (Basic instrument without control unit) |
| Power Requirements | 100 V–240 V, 50/60Hz |
| Peak Power | 35 VA |
| Weight | 56 kg (Basic instrument without control unit) |
Additional Specifications
Cutting frequency (± 10%): 85 Hz (± 10%)
Amplitude: from 0–3 mm, in 0.05 mm increments
Cutting speed (± 10%): 0.01–1.5mm/s
Return speed (± 10%): 2.5 mm/s
Total vertical specimen stroke: 20 mm (motorized)
Cutting range: 45 mm (adjustable)
Maximum specimen size:
With standard blade holder: 33 x 50 mm
Specimen orientation, rotating: 360°
Specimen plate, swiveling: 0–10°
Section thickness adjustment: manual, in 1 Μm increments