Leica VT1200S Vibratome Precision Tissue Sectioning Instrument

The Leica VT1200S Vibratome is a precision vibrating microtome designed for advanced tissue sectioning applications essential in neuroscience, cell imaging, and biotechnology research. It allows high-resolution slicing with an adjustable amplitude range from 0 to 3 mm (in 0.05 mm increments) and a fixed vibration frequency of 85 Hz ±10%. The sectioning speed of the motorized knife holder is adjustable from 0.01 to 1.5 mm/sec, ensuring precise control for delicate specimen preparation.

Key features include a novel knife holder that minimizes buffer liquid disturbance and adjustable vertical blade wobble for enhanced slice quality. The vibratome accommodates samples up to 50 mm and provides 360° horizontal rotation with optional horizontal tilt for versatile specimen orientation. The manual slice thickness setting offers 1 μm increments, with an optional automatic adjustment up to 1000 μm, supporting variations in section depth for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

The buffer tray can be selected from metal, plastic, or double-walled types, catering to specific experimental environments. Robust construction and ergonomic design measure 600 × 250 × 230 mm and weigh 56 kg for stable operation in laboratory environments.

Widely used in biomedical engineering, synthetic biology, and molecular biology research, this vibratome is critical for live tissue sectioning, gene editing workflows, and biomanufacturing sample preparation, ensuring reproducible and high-quality tissue slices. This used model is sold as-is, with possible deviations from new-unit performance; verification before purchase is recommended.