The Tissue-Tek AutoSection® is designed for the purpose of sectioning human and animal tissue specimens which are suspended in a paraffin block. The instrument, as part of the histopathology process, is intended to facilitate the in vitro examination of human and animal tissue for morphology changes by a pathologist.

Technical Specifications of AutoSection (Item Code: 5000)

Dimensions: W 42 X D 67 X H 44 cm

Weight: 54 Kg

Orientation: AutoAlign™ offering 3D Automated Chuck Alignment

Horizontal & Vertical rotation: 0-5° (automated), 0-90° (Manual)

Presets: 16 (incl. block size, speed, thickness)

Protocol: User Defined

Facing Speed: 10 seconds per block with AutoTrim™ technology

Cutting Speed: 10-450mm/S

Screen: Color LCD touch screen

Remote: Bluetooth wireless remote

Trim Thickness: 1-200µm

Section Thickness: 0.5-100µm

Vertical cutting stroke: 122 mm (Max)

Horizontal advance: 10 mm (Max)

Specimen Feed Speed: 1300 µm/s

Blade: Accu-Edge Paraform Disposable Microtome