Micros Rotation Microtome RAZOR AA20 – Manual Thickness Adjustment 0.5 ~, 60 µm Incl. Disposable Blades

The Micros Rotation Microtome RAZOR AA20 is a high-precision manual rotary microtome engineered for paraffin sectioning in both routine and research laboratories. It features a robust enclosed housing with micro and coarse advance movements, maintenance-free cross roller specimen guides, and a safety lock integrated into the hand wheel for operator protection. Adjustable section thickness from 0.5 µm to 60 µm ensures fine control over tissue slice thickness, enabling consistent, high-quality results.

Key Features:

• Brand: Micros
• Model: RAZOR AA20
• Section Thickness: Adjustable from 0.5 µm to 60 µm in defined steps
• Advance Mechanism: Micro and coarse advance, coarse on left side
• Specimen Guidance: Maintenance-free cross roller guides for precise cutting
• Safety: Hand-wheel locking system for secure handling
• Ergonomics: Smooth, light hand wheel rotation reduces operator fatigue
• Scope of Supply: Microtome base, knife holder base, disposable blade holder, changeable clamping plate, fixed adapter piece, universal cassette clamp, wooden transport box, 50 Microtome Blades MS100

The Micros RAZOR AA20 is ideal for histology, pathology, research labs, and any setting requiring reliable paraffin-embedded tissue sectioning. Its design balances precision, safety, and operator comfort — making it a dependable workhorse for demanding workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Micros Rotation Microtome RAZOR AA20 – Manual Thickness Adjustment 0.5 ~, 60 µm Incl. Disposable Blades used for?

It is a high-precision manual rotary microtome engineered for paraffin sectioning in both routine and research laboratories. It features a robust enclosed housing with micro and coarse advance movements, maintenance-free cross roller specimen guides, and a safety lock integrated into the hand wheel for operator protection. Adjustable section thickness from 0.5 µm to 60 µm ensures fine control over tissue slice thickness, enabling consistent, high-quality results.

2. Is the Micros Rotation Microtome RAZOR AA20 – Manual Thickness Adjustment 0.5 ~, 60 µm Incl. Disposable Blades suitable for the laboratory application described by the manufacturer?

Yes. It is designed for the laboratory application described by the manufacturer, and offers adjustable from 0.5 µm to 60 µm in defined steps and micro and coarse advance, coarse on left side to support this kind of work.

3. What section thickness and advance mechanism does the Micros Rotation Microtome RAZOR AA20 – Manual Thickness Adjustment 0.5 ~, 60 µm Incl. Disposable Blades have?

It has adjustable from 0.5 µm to 60 µm in defined steps, micro and coarse advance, coarse on left side and maintenance-free cross roller guides for precise cutting, and is supplied under manufacturer part number AA20.

4. What safety and ergonomics does the Micros Rotation Microtome RAZOR AA20 – Manual Thickness Adjustment 0.5 ~, 60 µm Incl. Disposable Blades offer?

It offers hand-wheel locking system for secure handling, smooth, light hand wheel rotation reduces operator fatigue and microtome base, knife holder base, disposable blade holder, changeable clamping plate, fixed adapter piece, universal cassette clamp, wooden transport box, 50 Microtome Blades MS100.

5. How does the Micros Rotation Microtome RAZOR AA20 – Manual Thickness Adjustment 0.5 ~, 60 µm Incl. Disposable Blades compare with the Epredia MX35 PremierPlus™ Disposable Microtome Blades – Pack of 50 from Epredia?

For the laboratory application described by the manufacturer, the Micros Austria model is the better choice, offering adjustable from 0.5 µm to 60 µm in defined steps, micro and coarse advance, coarse on left side and maintenance-free cross roller guides for precise cutting. The Epredia model offers low-profile, 34° cutting angle and hard PTFE coating for reduced friction and improved section quality as an alternative, while the Micros Austria model's adjustable from 0.5 µm to 60 µm in defined steps and micro and coarse advance, coarse on left side help make it a strong fit for the laboratory application described by the manufacturer.