Thermo Shandon Finesse ME Motorized Rotary Microtome for Histology and Pathology Applications

The Thermo Shandon Finesse ME Microtome is a motorized rotary microtome engineered for precise and ergonomic tissue sectioning in histology and pathology laboratories. Designed for extended use, it features a 65 mm cutting stroke and supports a flexible section thickness range from 0.5 to 100 µm, accommodating both standard wax and resin embedding protocols essential in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

Key technical specifications include:

• Digital control panel for easy adjustment of cutting speed and retraction settings, enabling high reproducibility in sectioning critical for biotechnology and synthetic biology research.
• Balanced flywheel for smooth manual cutting and enhanced tactile precision.
• Auto-load function resets the specimen head automatically after block changes, facilitating rapid sample throughput, a vital feature for biomanufacturing and clinical diagnostic pipelines.
• Retraction range of up to 125 µm to reduce section chatter and improve sample integrity, beneficial for live-cell imaging sample preparations.
• Maximum advance speed of 2,400 µm/s and total specimen advance of 35 mm for efficient sample processing without compromising section quality.
• Compact overall dimensions (20 x 20 x 15 inches) and a weight of 96 lbs, suitable for benchtop use in laboratory environments focused on neuroscience, cell imaging, and molecular biology applications.

This microtome offers versatility and precise control with features like an integrated section counter and advanced distance measurement, making it an essential instrument widely adopted in synthetic biology research and molecular cloning workflows. It supports reliable preparation of ultrathin, uniform tissue sections, critical in gene editing studies and biopharmaceutical production pipelines.

The unit operates on 110-120V, 50/60Hz power, backed by a full inspection and standard warranty, ensuring dependable performance for high-demand clinical and research settings.