Vibrating Blade Microtomes

The VT1200 and VT1200 S section fixed and unfixed tissue specimens, with specific applications in neuroscience. Blade holder design minimizes vertical deflection of the blade and protects delicate specimens, such as brain, spinal cord, and other mammalian tissues, from mechanical damage. The instrument’s stability and the minimized vertical deflection result in great numbers of viable cells being retained on section surfaces. The semi-automated VT1200 is designed for users who prefer to manually control sectioning parameters such as thickness and cutting stroke. The fully automated VT1200 S is recommended for multi-user laboratories. Semi-automated and fully automated working modes can be accomplished with the same instrument.