- Thermo Scientific Microm HM 550 MVP Cryostat Microtome (956544)
- Blade Holder Assembly with Anti-Roll Plate
- Vacutome
- Foot Switch (640280)
- x2 Specimen Discs
- Power Cable
- 90-Day Warranty
- Option M: motorized cutting drive
- Option V: vacutome
- Option P: active deep freezing device with Peltier element
After its initial disinfection and inspection, our technicians tested the Thermo Scientific Microm HM 550 MVP cryostat microtome with the following results:
- Chamber temperature holds -35°C (manufacturer’s spec): PASSED
- Motorized cutting and foot switch working: PASSED
- Vacuum suction working: PASSED
- Recharged refrigeration system.
- Reinsulated refrigeration lines.
- Cleaned undercarriage.
- Cleaned refrigeration condenser.
- Cleaned chamber with microtome removed.
- Cleaned and lubricated microtome.
- Cleaned and lubricated knife assembly.
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Manufacturer
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Microm
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Model
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HM 550 MVP
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Cat. No.
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956544
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Serial No.
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53189
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Chamber temperature control
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-10°C to -35°C
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Specimen temperature control
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+10°C to -50°C
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Fine sectioning thickness
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1 to 100 µm
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Trim sectioning thickness
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5 to 500 µm
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Horizontal feed
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28mm
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Vertical stroke
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60mm
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Fast freezing station depending on the chamber temperature
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up to -35°C
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Actively cooled fast freezing station with Peltier element
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max. up to -60°C
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Defrosting
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automatic defrosting, adjustable with temperature control
manual immediate defrosting
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1 to 100 µm Resolution
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1 µm from 1 to 10 µm
2 µm from 10 to 20 µm
5 µm from 20 to 70 µm
10 µm from 70 to 100 µm
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Trimming thickness range
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5 to 500 µm
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5 to 500 µm Resolution
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5 µm from 5 to 10 µm
10 µm from 10 to 100 µm
20 µm from 100 to 200 µm
50 µm from 200 to 500 µm
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Specimen retraction during return travel
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40 µm
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Vertical specimen stroke
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60 mm
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Horizontal specimen movement
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28 mm
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Specimen approach
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Automatic function
Alternatively manual with variable speed
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Size of chucks
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30 and 40 mm
special sizes upon request to manufacturer
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Specimen orientation
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X- and Y-axes: universal 8° with zero positioning
Z-axis: up to 360°
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Coarse feed
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motorized, graduated, single and continuous
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Sliding window
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heated
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Cooling chamber illumination
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with variable illumination position
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Dimensions (W x D x H)
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28.5 x 30 x 47 in
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Power rating
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115V, 60Hz, 12A
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Weight
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275-342 lb (125-155 kg) depending on the model
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