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Listing: #1468636
Condition: Used - Good
Brand: THERMO ELECTRON
Type: Cryostat
Model: SHANDON CRYOTOME E
THERMO ELECTRON CORP - SHANDON CRYOTOME E
Specs from the manufacturer:
Features touch-key controls with specimen travel graphic indicator and clear digital displays of cryochamber and cryobar temperatures.
Microtome Features
- Precision microtome has a light, balanced feel over complete travel range
- Microtome is housed outside cryochamber for easy cleaning and maintenance
- ACCU-FEED system with 25,000µm advance can be set at 1-20µm intervals in 1µm increments and 20-60µm intervals at 5µm increments
- 360° specimen orientation capability
Cryochamber Features
- Well-illuminated, stainless-steel chamber utilizes open-top design to minimize temperature gain during prolonged use
- Cryochamber temperature extends down to -30°C (-22°F)
- Features CFC-free refrigerant, foam insulation, and automatic programmable defrost
- Peltier-controlled cold spot on Cryobar aids quick-freezing to -60°C (-76°F), reducing ice crystal artifact formation
- Accessories in cryochamber are removable for easy cleaning and disinfecting of chamber
Ergonomic/Safety Features
- Cryostat features formaldehyde fumigation of the cryochamber—a method proven effective against tuberculosis and many other known pathogens
- Cryochamber window automatically locks during formaldehyde fumigation
- Fumigation and defrost may be activated instantly or programmed to delay
- Waste fluids drain efficiently into easy-access collection jar
- Includes positive-locking flywheel with three-position lock
- Locking, frost-free window places barrier between operator and specimen
- Dimensions (D x W x H): 25 x 26 x 42 in. (107 x 66 x 64cm)
- High- and low-profile blade holder includes an easy-to-use, glass anti-roll plate
- Universal blade holder includes a plastic anti-roll plate