Shandon Finesse® Microtome Series
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1. Finesse 315 Low Cost Precision A78100011 Finesse 315 Features Accu Feed specimen advance is selectable in 1 micon steps from 1 to 30 microns Coarse specimen advance is 200 microns per revolution Total specimen advance is 18 mm Visual indicator of specimen advance Supplied with fixed head knife holder steel knife and vise as standard Knife guards are fitted for user safety Included with Finesse 315 Finesse 315 Precision Rotary Microtome Simple knife holder one piece Steel knife C profile 160 x 24 x 10 mm Vise 0201 Finesse 315 Optional Accessories Specimen holders quick release cassette holders and vises as options A full range of additional accessories are available including blade holders for solid knives and disposable blades all with built in blade guards for safety Finesse 315 Physical Specifications Overall Dimensions W x D X H 410 x 500 x 290 mm Weight 88 Ibs 40 kg Warranty One Year Parts and Labor Agency Approvals CE IVDD Compliant Shandon Finesse 315 Low Cost Precision Microtome The Finesse 315 low cost precision microtome is ergonomically designed to consistently produce high quality routine paraffin sections without user strain or fatigue The Finesse 315 is supplied complete with a simple knife holder 4478110103 a steel knife C profile 160 x 34 x 10 mm and Vise 0201 The modern d2. standards by consistently cutting 0 5 um sections which The Finesse meets all applicable sections of international were verified through electron microscopy safety standard IEC 1010 It is CE marked including IVD and CSA NRTL C approved Debris Tray Deep removable tray cleans easily w y Coarse Advance Wheel Allows the user the option of manually advancing the block to the knife edge En is Knife Locking Pin Secures the blade holder to the fixed knife stage Therme Emergency Stop Immediately cuts power to the motor Shandon Finesse E Electronic Microtome The Finesse E is a precision rotary microtome that provides automated specimen advance with manual cutting The precision response light balanced flywheel is easy to operate Finesse E Descriptions Order No Finesse E Electronic 110 120V 50 60 Hz Ww 77500012 220 240V 50 60 Hz 77500011 A A low voltage kit is available separately See accessories on page 9 Finesse E Features Total Specimen Advance 35 mm Cutting Stroke 65 mm Maximum Advance Speed 2 400 um s Section Thickness Range 0 5 100 um Trim Thickness Range 2 100 um Retraction Range 0 125 um Section Counter Standard Distance Display Standard M ulti Lingual Display Standard Knife Angle Position Locator Standard Specimen Orientation Light Standard Cassette Organizer Tray Standard Finesse E
3. Physical Specifications Overall Dimensions W x D X H 19 x 23 x 13 480 x 590 x 330 mm Dimensions include W idth with handle up and Depth with connectors at rear Weight 88 Ibs 40 kg Power 150VA Included with Product Fine Orienting Head see page 8 77510166 Standard Quick Release Specimen Clamp see page 8 A78110200 Operator M anual 77510250 Specify Knife Holder at the time of order NOT INCLUDED WITH MICROTOME See page 9 Agency Approvals IEC 1010 CSA NRTL C CE IVDD Compliant Warranty One Year Parts and Labor Blade Holders for Finesse 325 Order Blade Knife Holder separately Universal e Accepts standard C or D profile knife up to 185 mm e May be used with standard steel knives or with disposable blade holder Order No 40 or 47 High Profile e This holder will accept either standard or heavy duty high profile blades providing a wide range of tissue sectioning Low Profile Use with low profile disposable blades Shandon Finesse 325 Manual Rotary Microtome The Finesse 325 is a manual rotary microtome for routine paraffin sectioning It has a lightly balanced flywheel with a handle designed to address repetitive stress injury The Finesse 325 includes an integral debris tray organizer storage tray and a resettable section counter The retraction feature Is standard and may be disengaged at the user
4. Standby Key allows the unit to go into sleep mode which saves the customized commands in memory User selected CUTTING SECTOR control maximizes throughput by allowing the return stroke to be faster than the optimized cut stroke 3 cutting modes include continuous cutting View commands in 11 languages Organizer Cold Trays The top of the unit holds an ample organizer tray Two types of removable cold trays are available Sold separately See page 9 Fixed Base Uses A Variety of Knife Holders Stage accepts disposable blades solid knives and triangular or Ralph glass Knives See holders on page 9 Adjusts the speed of the stroke Brake and Cutting Action Selector User may brake at any position on the wheel or select MANUAL cutting action De Allows the user the option of manually advancing the block to the knife edge n D ee Folding Knife Emergency Handle Locking Pin Stop Secures the blade holder to the fixed knife stage Handle folds down for convenience when operating in automatic mode Immediately cuts power to the motor View From Above iL Specimen Z4 Advance incorporates a unique shaft design which stabilizes the specimen holder i through its full extension y Specimen Orientation Backlight is a cool green light in the base to assist in aligning the specimen with the knife Debris Tray Deep removable tray clean
5. contrast against wax sections The lower steel casing has a resistant epoxy coating Description Order No Description Order No Paraffin Section Flotation Bath 110 120V 50 60Hz 3120070 Circular Paraffin Section Flotation Bath 110 120V 50 60Hz 3120071 220 240V 50 60Hz 3120058 220 240V 50 60Hz 3120059 Shandon PARA TRIMMER The Shandon PARA TRIM MER is designed to remove excess wax from the outside of a tissue cassette after embedding Paraffin should be removed to properly seat the block in the quick release Clamp or vise to achieve the best section quality from your microtome The Shandon PARA TRIM MER has a heated surface with ridges The outside of the block is slid across the heated surface e scraping the softened wax from the cassette M ultiple blocks may be passed across the surface at one time Patented compact dual voltage unit is 110 220V 50 60Hz 120VA and is designed to meet international electrical standards The Shandon PARA TRIM MER measures 6 75 x 8 5 x 5 25 17 2cm x 21 6cm x o e erm 13 3cm weighing 2 pounds 1kg TE MER ss sion wana aI Description Order No Shandon PARA TRIMMER Dual Voltage 110 240V 50 60Hz B3120205 Leading the world in high tech instruments Thermo Electron Corporation helps life science laboratory and industrial customers advance scientific knowledge enable drug discovery improve manufacturing processes and protect people and the environment with instrum
6. e Replaces carbon steel wherever moisture is a problem to prevent minute oxidation which may occur on ordinary microtome knife edges e Resists corrosive action e Hardened throughout to the exact temper for the best quality in edge efficiency and tested for hardness Microtome Knife Description Packaging Reorder No D Profile M icrotome Knife Each 5601006 Tungsten Carbide Tip Blade Length 160 mm Standard M icrotome Knife Each 7702 Round Back Blade Length 125 mm Stainless Steel Back Each 71022 For 125 mm Standard M icrotome Knife 7702 Standard M icrotome Knife Each 7703 Round Back Blade Length 185 mm Stainless Steel Back Each 77023 For 185 mm Standard M icrotome Knife 7703 Standard M icrotome Knife Each 7704 Round Back Blade Length 250 mm Stainless Steel Back Each 77024 For 250 mm Standard M icrotome Knife 7704 Premium M icrotome Knife Each 770120 Flat back Blade Length 120 mm Premium M icrotome Knife Each 770180 Flat back Blade Length 180 mm Stainless Steel M icrotome Knife Each 7619 Round back Blade Length 125 mm Stainless Steel M icrotome Knife Each 7719 Round back Blade Length 185 mm Disposable Blade Holders ce r ON Stainless Steel All stainless steel construction e Holds most standard high and low profile blades Fits most standard microtomes and cryostats Spring Loaded Spring loaded clamp enables easy knife changes Shaped like standard microt
7. used knives Knife Guard covers unused parts of blade edge M ay be fully closed to cover entire edge Has Knife Angle Position Locator nife Holders lt Mm Triangular Glass Knife Holder Ralph Glass Knife Holder accommodates 25 mm and 38 mm knives Knife Holders Order No Disposable Blade Holders Low Profile A771510263 High Profile A77510265 Wide Clamp Plate Disposable Blade Holder With insert to accommodate both High and Low Profile Blades 77510173 Solid Knife Holder 771510171 Glass Knife Holder Triangular 71510170 Ralph 38 mm includes 25 mm insert 77510168 lt gt Knife Holders sold separately Not included with Microtome Order one when ordering Finesse unit Contact your Thermo Electron Anatomical Pathology representative for details Directs two powerful beams of light to the specimen Fiber optic lights do not affect specimen temperature and are mounted at the tip of gooseneck shafts for maximum flexibility Optional Accessories Order No Cold Point Light Source 110V 77510262 230V Euro Version 77510252 230V U K Version 77510261 Service Manual 77510162 Organizer Cold Trays Ice Cooled Trays See Page 3 77510174 Dry Cooled Trays See Page 3 77510175 Low Voltage Adapter Kit Specify at time of order M ust be installed by a qualified technician 77510179 Disposable Blades Low Profile Shandon M X35 Prem
8. Shandon Finesse Microtome Series A solid benchmark in microtome technology a leader in anatomical pathology Thermo ELECTRON CORPORATION Ergonomic design Cuts wax or resin Safe precision cutting High quality sections No routine maintenance Shandon Finesse Microtome Series The Shandon Finesse Microtome Series features 4 models ranging from fully automated to precision manual Ergonomically Advanced means easy to live with An ergonomic specialist worked with our engineering team to refine the Finesse design while enhancing operator comfort gt Wide Curved Arm Rests gt Precision Response Free running Balanced Flywheel gt Operational From Front or Side Positions a Shandon Finesse ME Motorized Electronic Microtome Sophisticated Components for Simple Handling Choose set ups for standard wax or resin sectioning Display monitors a range of functions including cutting speed section count section thickness and advance distance Arrow keys control specimen advance and rewind Retraction feature is selectable Instantly switch between TRIM and SECTION settings Trim and section speeds are independently selectable AUTOLOAD option automatically resets specimen head to a ready position for quickly changing blocks on high throughput projects ROCK option specimen head advances by a set amount to trim small specimens without turning the handwheel through full turns
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10. esign incorporates the unique Accu Feed System which provides support throughout the full length of the specimen travel This ensures high quality and reproducible sections The handwheel is turned to move the specimen up and down aw Specimen _ bauer ae A a Am Knife gt A 2 TE f amp Arm Knife Carriage pivots here 4 at B C ie Parallel Supports Leadscrew driven Leadscrew drives trunnion nut C in by ratchet wheel direction of arrow The lever arm pivots at B and pushes the specimen support for ward at A to move the specimen towards the knife The specimen has been moved to the knife and lt is still totally stable and fully supported oe A JL B o C ZZZ AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF NORTH AMERICA ONLY 60 x 55 50 x 45 Vise Vise 77510167 0201 M ax Open 55 M ax Open 45 Finesse M E and E only Min Open 28 Fits Knife Holders C 77510171 77510173 C vo TETEN 10 mm Spacer Bar Large V Spacer 0215 0216 CE CE JB4 Resin Clamp 77510178 cE t4 cE The Fine Orienting Head is included with the microtome It allows x y orientation of the specimen Provides rigid support when sectioning hard tissues and resins Sold separately The Fixed Orienting Head Orient
11. g and sectioning are complete the operator by the operator With a press of the autoload button the touches the autoload button to move the specimen head block quickly advances to a preset trim position without back to the unload position where cranking a wheel the operator may safely change to a fresh block M emory M emory Memory Memory M emory Position Position Position Position Position Sf fo H 1 Set the Memory 2 Trim and section 3 Press AUTO Position for the as usual to make the specimen AUTOLOAD head rewind 5 mm fe Vi lbh Lock in knife angle here in one easy step Sets Angle Find The Correct Knife Angle Time After Time The Knife Angle Position Locator allows the user to precisely Stable Specimen Advance System select an angle for a disposable or solid knife Once the angle New design incorporates a unique undercarriage is set and locked the holder may be removed for cleaning and support on the drive shaft which stabilizes the replaced at the same angle without further adjustment specimen holder through its full extension Meets The Thermo Electron Corporation Reliability Test Shandon Finesse has passed a thorough series of tests to ensure Finally laboratory professionals challenged the unit under that it will withstand the constant high volume workload real laboratory conditions and the Finesse handled the workload with of today s busy laboratories Finesse also met strict accuracy ease
12. ier Sharper edge with increased durability Low Profile Provides improved performance for sectioning Disposable Blade hard tissues and high quality thin sections EEE Tests show 10 20 increase in blade life 30 Cutting Angle C vo Shandon M X35 Premier l ney Low Profile Routine applications with a high proportion Disposable Blade of harder tissue Increased durability 80 x 8 x 0 25 mm 35 Cutting Angle C vD Shandon M B35 Premier Routine applications Has consistent edge Low Profile sharpness for high quality thin sections Disposable Blade Superior edge stability Structure of a Blade Edge 80 x 8 x 0 25 mm 35 Cutting Angle CE Superior Shandon M B22 Premier Low Profile Disposable Blade 80 x 8 x 0 25 mm 22 Cutting Angle Use for applications where extremely thin high quality sections are required such as renal biopsies and lymph nodes C vo Edge Profile The shape of the lt EDGE GRINDING FACE gt TIP OF blade edge is THE EDGE optimized to provide excellent sectioning performance ensuring 1st 2nd 3rd FACET FACET FACET easier ribboning and improved sharpness Coating High Profile Coating is optimized to BLADE THICKNESS provide durability and easy ribboning Shandon HP35 High Profile Disposable Routine applications with a high proportion of Blade harder tissue Increased durability with with PTFE Coating easier ribbon
13. ing Heads Finesse ME and E Only Order No Fine Orienting Head 71510166 Fixed Orienting Head 71510164 Item 77510166 is included with microtome Standard Quick 50 x 30 25 x 30 Vise Vise Release Clamp 0214 0313 A78110200 M ax Open 30 M ax Open 30 Included Min Open 13 Min Open 16 with Unit cE cE cE Small V Spacer Thin Foil 0220 Specimen Holder cE 0223 EBH 2 Resin Clamp A77510181 cE Specimen Vices and Clamps Order No Standard Quick Release Specimen Clamp A78110200 Vise 60 x 55 mm Finesse ME and E Only 77510167 Standard Vise 50 x45 mm 0201 50 x 30 mm 0214 25 x 30 mm 0313 Item A78110200 is included with microtome Vise Accessories Order No 10mm Spacer Bar 10X50 mm 0215 V Spacer Large Fits 0201 and 0214 0216 Small Fits 0201 and 0214 0220 Thin Foil Specimen Holder Fits 0214 0223 JB4 Resin Clamp Fits 0201 77510178 EBH 2 Resin Clamp Fits 0201 A77510181 Vise Accessories sold separately Not included with microtome gt NEW Synergistic Design gives superior blade stability while sectioning to eliminate vibration and chatter Blade Guard flips up to cover edge of blade when changing blocks Has Knife Angle Position Locator C vo CE al en gt Large specimens can be cut on the Finesse M E and Finesse E using the Wide Clamp plate knife holder and the 60 x 55 mm Vise C vD Accepts commonly
14. ning 75 x 14x 0 31 mm 35 Cutting Angle CE Disposable Blades Description Packaging Reorder No Shandon M X 35 Premier Low Profile 50 Pack NEW 3052835 Shandon HP35n High a ui Argie Profile Disposable Shandon M X 35 Premier Low Profile 50 Pack 3051835 35 Cutting Angle Blade Routine applications with a high proportion of e Shandon M B 35 Premier Low Profile 50 Pack 3050835 without PTFE harder tissue Increased durability a niak Coating Shandon M B 22 Premier Low Profile 50 Pack 3050822 RR ce ae Shandon HP 35 High Profile 50 Pack 3150734 35 Cutting Angle Shandon HP 35n High Profile 50 Pack 3152735 35 Cutting Angle Microtome Knives C Tungsten Carbide Microtome Knife D profile has tungsten carbide tip for extra strength and support to the cutting edge Standard Microtome Knife Superior quality surgical steel is thoroughly tempered and individually tested for hardness e Round back design is precisely balanced and shaped Premium Microtome Knife e Each knife individually tested for the proper hardness e The highest quality microtome knife made of superb quality fine grain tool steel e Facet is precisely honed then stropped carefully to make it ready to use when received Flat back design is exactly balanced and shaped e Knife is made to fit all makes of rotary microtomes and sliding microtomes Stainless Steel Microtome Knives e ideal for cryostats Round back design
15. ome knife to fit most standard microtomes and cryostats Holds the following disposable microtome blades 1001259 thin 1702 heavy duty and 49 standard Description Legnth Order Number Stainless Steel Disposable Blade Holder 170 mm 40 Spring Loaded Disposable Blade Holder 130 mm 47 High Profile Disposable Blades C Therm ELECTRO Description Size mm Cut Angle Order Number Premium with PTFE Coating TXIL 35 1001593 Premium 75 125x0 12 35 1001259 Premium Heavy Duty 75x12 5x1 0 1702 Standard 76 x 14x 0 5 49 a me aT atit Shandon Flotation Baths Paraffin Section Flotation Bath Circular Paraffin Section Flotation Bath The Paraffin Section Flotation Bath holds water at a constant The Circular Paraffin Section Flotation Bath is a compact temperature to flatten paraffin wax or resin sections which are lifted unit which keeps water at a constant temperature to flatten onto a microscope slide paraffin wax or resin sections which are lifted onto a microscope slide e Controls have been recessed A drop on stainless steel lid is provided to cover the bow when not in use The bath is made from aluminum with an anodized matte black finish It has a wide rim with ample space The deep tapered bow is made from stainless steel to offer maximum for slide drying resistance against corrosion Both the bow and the upper casing have a matte black PTFE coating providing visual
16. s request The unit is supplied with a quick release cassette clamp and x y orientation head as standard Disposable blades or standard microtome Knives may be used with this unit Features e Accu Feed system providing high quality reproducible sections throughout the length of specimen travel Removable deep debris tray for ease of cleaning The top of the instrument has removable organizer tray for cassette organization Precision response free running flywheel with ergonomic handle Brake may be activated at any position of the flywheel Finesse 325 Descriptions Order No Finesse 325 Rotary A78100001 Finesse 325 Features Retraction may be disengaged at the user s discretion Total specimen advance is 18 mm Supplied with orientation head quick release clamp microtome oil dust cover and operator s manual Audible and visual specimen travel alarm indicator Specimen adjustment is 5 degrees using X Y mico adjustment Finesse 325 Optional Accessories A variety of specimen holders vices available See page 9 Broad range of premium disposable blades and solid knives available Finesse 325 Physical Specifications Overall Dimensions W x D X H 410 x 500 x 290 mm Weight 88 Ibs 40 kg Warranty One Year Parts and Labor Agency Approvals CE IVDD Compliant F ELECTRON C9 chandon A Finesse 315 Descriptions Order No
17. s easily Finesse ME Descriptions Order No Finesse ME Motorized Electronic 110 120V 50 60 Hz Ww 77500002 220 240V 50 60 Hz 77500001 A A low voltage kit is available separately See accessories on page 9 Finesse ME Features M otorized Cutting Standard Total Specimen Advance 35 mm Cutting Stroke 65 mm Maximum Advance Speed 2 400 um s Section Thickness Range 0 5 100 um Trim Thickness Range 2 100 um Retraction Range 0 125 um Section Counter Standard Distance Display Standard Multi Lingual Display Standard Knife Angle Position Locator Standard 3 Cutting M odes Standard Specimen Orientation Light Standard Cassette Organizer Tray Standard Finesse ME Physical Specifications Overall Dimensions W x D X H 19 x 23 x 13 480 x 590 x 330 mm Dimensions include W idth with handle up and Depth with connectors at rear Weight 88 Ibs 40 kg Power 150VA Included with Product Fine Orienting Head see page 9 77510166 Standard Quick Release Specimen Clamp ee page 8 A78110200 Operator M anual 77510250 Specify Knife Holder at the time of order NOT INCLUDED WITH MICROTOME See page 9 Agency Approvals IEC 1010 CSA NRTL C CE IVDD Compliant Warranty One Year Parts and Labor Innovative Practical Features Autoload Streamlines Repetitive Jobs The autoload feature greatly reduces repetitive movements When trimmin
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