Summary
The M3500 has been developed by Bright Instruments to make a flat-cutting radial action wax microtome available to histologists at a realistic price. Its well-proven radial cutting action has been available in Bright cryostats for many years and is known to produce sections of the highest quality.
Its design incorporates specific features to enable the user to cut sections quickly, easily, safely and comfortably. It is available with a range of accessories that includes specimen orientation, motorized advance/rewind and motor drive.
Model M3500 features:
- Flat-cutting radial action
- Automatic retraction on return stroke
- Section counter
- Accepts a wide range of knives and disposable blade holders
- Unique Lever Release FeatherT Blade Holder for easy and safe operation
- Height adjustable safety guards to fit different size knives and blades
- Large internal debris tray takes control of waste
- Innovative debris visor increases safety when a blade or knife is loaded
- 10-Position handwheel lock for safety and convenience
- Cassette quick release holder
- Lateral blade holder movement ensures full use of disposable blade
Model M3500 Options include:
- Motorized advance rewind with dual controls (left and right hand)
- Motor drive
- Specimen orientation
The flat-cutting radial action of the M3500 has a distinct advantage over a vertical cutting microtome in that the specimen moves along the blade, as well as down on to it, thus producing a slicing cut similar to a guillotine. This cutting action produces less section compression than other methods and therefore gives superb results.
The M3500 incorporates the latest design thinking, using high quality moulded materials to soften curves and strengthen construction. This microtome has been designed to be portable, but it is heavy enough to remain stable while sectioning. The advance/rewind switch has been duplicated on either side of the front and other controls have been positioned so that the microtome can be used either front-on or side-on to the operator.
Innovations, including a debris visor doubling up as a safety shield, a debris blind and trap to keep the inner mechanism clean and a deep integral debris tray, combine to make operations easier, cleaner and safer for the operator.
Please note that purchase of a M3500 Microtome does not include any knives or blades. Please contact us for additional ordering informationSpecifications
| Cutting movement |
53° flat-cutting radial with manual handwheel operation |
| Cutting stroke |
57 mm |
| Maximum specimen size |
25x30 mm |
| Section thickness range |
Standard: 0 µm to 30 µm in 2 µm increments
Option: 0 µm in 15 µm in 1 µm increments is available at time of ordering (Product #527654) |
| Max head advance |
25 mm at 0° knife tilt angle |
| Specimen orientation |
± 5 ° |
| Specimen rotation |
360 ° |
| Retraction |
Yes (10 µm) |
| Section counter |
6 digit LCD |
| Section counter power supply |
2 x AA batteries (supplied) |
| Knife angle adjustment |
0-25° |
| Specimen holder |
Standard: Quick release cassette holder
Option: Can be fitted with traditional vice clamp |
| Electrical |
110/115 V, 60 Hz or 220/240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions, (W x H x D) |
450 x 300 x 440 mm |
| Weight |
26 kg |
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| 527600 |
Bright M3500 Microtome, Standard Knife Holder, Quick-Release Cassette Holder |
$12,265.00
$10,303.00
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| 527602 |
Bright M3500 Microtome, Standard Knife Holder, Vice Clamp |
$12,265.00
$10,302.60
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| 527676 |
Bright M3500 Microtome, Option: Motorized Advance / Rewind |
$4,210.00
$3,789.00
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| 527678 |
Bright M3500 Microtome, Option: Motorized Drive |
$8,705.00
$7,834.00
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| 527654 |
Bright M3500 Microtome, Option: Feed Screw, 1-15 µM |
$385.00
$346.50
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