Tissue Slicers
The vibrating microtomes (sometimes referred to as vibratomes or vibrotomes) have been used for over 30 years to produce sections for visual patching, extracellular recording and imaging of neurological (e.g. brain slice, spinal cord), heart and lung tissue (e.g. Precision Cut Lung Slices). The latest generation 9000SMZ and 5100mz series represent significant advances in precision at a lower cost than competitive units. In addition, they are easy to use providing service free operation and performance longevity.
Tissue Slicers & Vibrating Microtome Options
| MCILWAIN | McIlwain Tissue Chopper
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| MCILWAIN-PD | McIlwain Tissue Chopper With Petri Dish Modification - allows usage of a standard 60 mm petri dish
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| 5100mz | Vibratome for reliable manual operation ideal for routine lab slicing
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| 5100mz-plus | Vibratome for enhanced vibration stability for live tissue applications
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| 9000SMZ | Fully automated system for high-throughput, precise slicing
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Vibratome Selection Table
 9000SMZ |
 5100mz-Plus |
5100mz |
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| Optimal Z-Axis Deflection | 0 µm (±0.1 µm) | 0 µm (±2.0 µm) | ≈5–8 µm |
| Opti-cal Vertical Calibration Device* | Included as standard | Included as standard | Optional accessory |
| Blade Oscillation Frequency | 20–120 Hz | 50–80 Hz | 50–80 Hz |
| Blade Oscillation Amplitude | 0.5 – 3.0 mm | 0.5 – 1.5 mm | 0.5 – 1.5 mm |
| Amplitude Step Size | 0.25 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Advance Speed Resolution | 0.01 mm/sec | 0.1 mm/sec | 0.1 mm/sec |
| Specimen Retraction | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Specimen Size | 28 x 40 x 19 mm | 28 x 40 x 19 mm | 28 x 40 x 19 mm |
| Slice Thickness | 1–999 µm in auto mode Up to 20 mm in manual mode |
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| Cutting Range | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Stored Section Thickness Memory | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple User Settings | 8 different | 8 different | 8 different |
| Operating Modes | Manual, semi-automated, or fully automated | Manual or semi-automated | Manual or semi-automated |
| Cooling Options | Ice bath or optional Model 7610A Tissue Bath Cooler | ||
| Physiological Temperature Unit | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 420 x 400 x 270 mm | 350 x 450 x 350 mm | 350 x 450 x 350 mm |
McIlwain Tissue Chopper
The McIlwain tissue chopper has been designed to prepare pieces of tissue for metabo...
9000SMZ Vibratome
High-Precision Vibrating Microtome - The New Standard in Precision Tissue Slici...
7000smz-2
Top of the range high precision, vibrating microtome. The is the finest tissue slice...
5100mz-plus
Vibrotome - Vibrating Microtome. The 5100-Plus is perfect for those who need to keep...
5100mz
The standard 5100mz shares the User interface with the premium 7000smz-2, placing a ...
MCILWAIN-PD
McIlwain Tissue Chopper With Petri Dish Modification - Allows usage of a standard 60...
7610A Temperature Controlled Standard Tissue Bath
Temperature Controlled Standard Tissue Bath
7611A Temperature Controlled Warming Tissue Bath Model
Temperature Controlled Warming Tissue Bath Model
5100-1-3
Integrally Mounted Cold Light Source and Magnifying GlassA magnifying glass for general global slices offering approximately 1.5x magnification. Integral cold light powered directly via the Model 5100mz Vibrating Microtome
7000smz-case
Case for 7000 Series Slicer
7550-1-C
Specialized Ceramic blades for Vibrating Microtomes. These blades are honed with a single bevel for superior slicing, particularly in tissue from older animals. Ceramic Microtome blades also need to be replaced less frequently than Stainless Steel Microtome blades; meaning less frequent z-axis recalibration is required.
7550-1-SS
Stainless Steel Blades - 50 pack;Recently redesigned following customer feedback and approval; New packaging for easier handling; Double bevelled on both faces, honed to an acute cutting edge and hardened to 56 Rockwell; Nevertheless, stainless steel is relatively soft and these blades are usually used once or at a maximum changed every day; These blades are for use in specially designed blade holders for Vibroslice instruments manufactured post 2003.
BLADES-2
Vibroslice Blades, Single Edge, pkg of 100
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