• Hand & Table Microtome is used to cut thin sections of Microscopic materials, such as specimen parts of plants and animals
  • Hand & Table Microtome is used to cut thin sections of Microscopic materials, such as specimen parts of plants and animals
  • Hand & Table Microtome is used to cut thin sections of Microscopic materials, such as specimen parts of plants and animals
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Hand and Table Microtome

Hand and Table Microtome

$199.00 USD
$199.00 USD
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Hand-operated bench microtome for cutting thin sections of plant and animal tissues. The classic teaching microtome — clamps to any bench, feeds embedded specimens with a fine long-thread screw, and cuts uniform thin sections with a surgical-steel razor. Built for school biology, undergraduate histology, botanical field work, and serious amateur microscopy.

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Hand + Bench MountSurgical Steel Razor75 mm Cutting EdgeFine-Thread Feed ScrewGlass Section Platform

What you get

  • Bench-clamp microtome with wide flat sectioning platform and durable glass top surface
  • Fine long-thread feed screw for gradual, controlled specimen advancement
  • Surgical-quality steel razor with 75 mm cutting edge
  • Fixing clamp to secure the unit to any bench, table, or work surface

Typical uses

  • School and college biology practicals — leaf, stem, root cross-sections
  • Undergraduate histology teaching labs
  • Botanical field work during excursions — quick, portable cuts
  • Serious amateur microscopy and specimen preparation
  • Micrography specimen mounting for slide preparation

Specifications

Type Hand and bench microtome (clamp-mounted)
Razor Surgical steel, 75 mm cutting edge
Feed screw Fine long-thread for gradual specimen advance
Section platform Wide flat top with durable glass surface
Mounting Fixing clamp for bench or table edge
Best suited for School biology, undergrad histology, field excursions, amateur microscopy
Institutional / bulk pricing: Biology departments and school districts ordering 5+ units qualify for bulk pricing and PO terms. Email sales@scimedstore.com or WhatsApp +1-669-265-9353.

Frequently asked questions

How thin can this microtome cut?

For hand-operated bench microtomes, typical section thickness is 10-40 microns, depending on operator skill and specimen preparation. Fine enough for most classroom microscopy needs.

Do I need to embed specimens first?

Yes. Specimens are typically embedded in paraffin wax or a pith holder before mounting in the microtome for cutting.

Is the razor replaceable?

Yes — standard surgical-steel microtome blades fit. We recommend keeping a spare on hand.

Is this a rotary or sledge microtome?

Neither — this is a hand microtome, the classic teaching instrument. For rotary or sledge microtomes suited to routine histopathology, contact us for our motorized-microtome catalog.

Do you accept school purchase orders?

Yes. Email sales@scimedstore.com with your tax-exempt certificate.

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