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HistoCore AUTOCUT - A Microtome Unlike Any Other
Antistatic Waste Tray (Brush Included) - Quick & Easy Cleaning in Seconds
High or Low-Profile Blades… it's your Choice
Flexibility to use motorized push-button sectioning (a foot switch can also be used), automated specimen advance & retract, or full manual modes
Produce High Quality Paraffin Sections with the RM CoolClamp Accessory
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HistoCore AUTOCUT - A Microtome Unlike Any Other Zoom
HistoCore AUTOCUT - A Microtome Unlike Any Other
Antistatic Waste Tray (Brush Included) - Quick & Easy Cleaning in Seconds Zoom
High or Low-Profile Blades… it's your Choice Zoom
High or Low-Profile Blades… it's your Choice
Flexibility to use motorized push-button sectioning (a foot switch can also be used), automated specimen advance & retract, or full manual modes Zoom
Produce High Quality Paraffin Sections with the RM CoolClamp Accessory Zoom
Produce High Quality Paraffin Sections with the RM CoolClamp Accessory

HistoCore AUTOCUT - Automated Rotary Microtome

149AUTO00C1, 14051956472

A Microtome Unlike any Other

Do you struggle to meet the needs of EVERY microtomist in your lab? Finally, there is a solution designed to give your users the freedom they desire: HistoCore AUTOCUT. The new generation of microtomes from Leica Biosystems is built upon our 145+ year heritage of market-leading microtome design. It allows users to select among automated, semi auto-automated, or manual sectioning modes based their personal preferences.

  • Every microtomist can use their prefrerred sectioning mode:
    • Automated: motorized push-button sectioning
    • Semi-automated: push-button specimen advance & retract
    • Manual: full control for those who love the art of microtomy
  • Maximize safety in the lab: The AUTOCUT improves on past automated models with an automatic electronic brake to minimize the risk of injury during operation.
  • Shorten cleaning time from minutes to seconds with the Antistatic Waste Tray.
Contact us to get a quote. Call 400 000 2910 to speak with a representative.

Product Specifications

General

Type: Motorized
Nominal Supply Voltage: 100 / 120 / 230 / 240 V AC
Nominal Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 100 VA
Protection Class: I
Power Fuses: 2 x T 3.15 AL, 250V
Pollution Degree: 2
Overvoltage Category: II
Maximum Heat Emission: 340 J/s
Operating Temperature Range: +18°C to +30°C
Temperature Range During Storage: +5°C to +50°C
Relative Humidity During Operation: 20% to Max. 80% Non-Condensing
Relative Humidity During Storage: 10% to Max. 85% Non-Condensing

Dimensions & Weight

BASIC INSTRUMENT  
Width (including handwheel and coarse feed wheel): 477 mm
Depth (including waste tray): 620 mm
Height (without top tray): 295 mm
Weight (without accessories): Approx. 40 kg
CONTROL PANEL  
Type: Separate control panel & in-housing integrated instrument control panel
Width: 119 mm
Depth: 193 mm
Height: 50 mm
Height (in inclined position): 81 mm
Weight (net): 0.6 kg

Microtome Performance Specs

Specimen Feed: approx. 24 mm ±1 mm
Vertical Stroke: 70 mm ±1 mm
  Large Standard Clamp: 55 x 50 x 30 mm
Super Cassette Clamp: 68 x 48 x 15 mm
Motorized Sectioning Speeds: 0 - 420 mm/s ±10%
SPECIMEN RETRACTION  
In Manual Sectioning Mode: 5 - 100 µm (in 5 µm increments); can be turned off
In Motorized Sectioning Mode: Speed-Dependent; can be turned off
SPECIMEN ORIENTATION  
Horizontal: ± 8°
Vertical: ± 8°
SECTION THICKNESS SETTINGS  
Range: 0.5 - 100 µm
Setting Values: 0.5 - 5 µm (in 0.5 µm increments)
  5 - 20 µm (in 1 µm increments)
  20 - 60 µm (in 5 µm increments)
  60 - 100 µm (in 10 µm increments)
TRIMMING SECTION THICKNESS SETTINGS:  
Range: 1 - 600 µm
Setting Values: 1 - 10 µm (in 1 µm increments)
  10 - 20 µm (in 2 µm increments)
  20 - 50 µm (in 5 µm increments)
  50 - 100 µm (in 10 µm increments)
  100 - 600 µm (in 50 µm increments)

Additional Specifications

Handwheel Balance System:
Handwheel Lock / Brake: 2 Mechanical Locks, 1 Electronic Brake
Safety Hand Wheel: Handle can be Centered
Coarse Feed Wheel Turn Direction: Clockwise or Counter-Clockwise
WASTE TRAY  
Type: Anti-static
Waste Tray Volume: 1400 ml
SELECTABLE CUTTING MODES  
Rock Mode: - with activated retraction
Single Mode:
Continuous Mode:
Step Mode:
Program Mode:
BLADE HOLDER  
Type: 2-in 1 for high and low profile blades
KNIFE HOLDER  
Type: DH for high profile blades
DL for low profile blades
North-South Movement: ± 24 mm
East-West Movement: 3 Positions
Lateral Displacement Function: via knife holder CE clamping top
SPECIAL FEATURES  
Remaining Feed Indicator: Visual and Acoustical
Section Counter:
Section Thickness Totalizer:
Memory Position:
Special Spindle for Precise Semi-Thin Sectioning:
Expanded Slow Speed Adjustment for Precise Semi-Thin Sectioning:
Precise 3D Object Head Stop Position:

Product Features

Safety First with the Automatic Electronic Brake

As soon as you pause the automated sectioning function, the Electronic Brake kicks in immediately to return and hold the specimen in the safest position away from the blade. This helps to minimize injury to the operator when handling the specimen.

Safety First with the Automatic Electronic Brake

Antistatic Waste Tray (Brush Included)

With the Antistatic Waste Tray, AUTOCUT helps you keep your workplace clean, efficient, and debris-free. The tray is made from antistatic material which prevents paraffin waste from sticking to the walls. It provides unmatched efficiency by reducing your cleaning time from minutes to seconds.

Antistatic Waste Tray (Brush Included) - Quick & Easy Cleaning in Seconds

Put (Almost) Anything on Top of your Microtome!

Our new models feature 40% more surface area on top of the microtome (23.5cm W x 27.5cm L, vs. 21.7cm W x 21.2cm L on the RM22xx series) so you can store the tools you need for your job – brushes, blades, wipes, and more.

Put (Almost) Anything on Top of your Microtome!

Precision-Orientation System

Always get back to a 0-position home on the microtome, regardless of how you (or another tech) have changed the instrument's orientation.

Force Balance System

Minimize the risk of injury to the operator or specimen by an unbalanced object head.

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Product Resources

Product Feature Demo Videos

Force Balance System
Electronic Brake

Frequently Asked Questions

HistoCore Microtomes
Does the new HistoCore RM antistatic tray fit on the older RM22xx series?

No – the microtome base plates of both series have different dimensions and are not compatible with each other.

How does the new antistatic waste tray reduce contamination?

The antistatic waste tray is made from resistant antistatic material to avoid debris sticking to the walls of the tray.

Is the new 2-in-1 blade holder compatible as a whole assembly with the older RM22xx series?

Yes – only in the combination blade holder and 2-in-1 blade holder.

Can we still use the backlighting with the new blade holder base for the 2-in-1 blade holder?

No – the 2-in-1 blade holder base does not have the cut-out for the backlighting.

Which accessories of the older RM22xx Series cannot be used with the HistoCore RMs anymore?
  1. Small section waste tray
  2. Large section waste tray
  3. Top tray – HistoCore RM top tray is 40% larger than the RM22xx series tray
  4. Cooling Device – too small to be placed on instrument top. However, it’s still good to place next to the instrument
What is the advantage of the personalized coarse feed wheel?

Convenience and ease-of-user – users can select their personal preference of coarse feed wheel turn direction. This feature is preserved from the RM22xx series, allowing users to trim at the high pace.

What is the advantage of “Fast homing”?

The return speed of the object head from front to home position has been reduced from 26 seconds (older series) to 13 seconds (new series). This accelerated speed helps to shorten the sectioning process each time the object head is returned to home position.

What is the advantage of the Memory Position?

When batch trimming and using the same height of blocks, Memory Position will help to accelerate the sectioning.

  1. First insert a new block
  2. Bring the block to the blade
  3. Set the Memo position (stored)
  4. Trim
  5. Remove block for re-cooling
  6. Press “Memo” – the object head returns to the set object change position
  7. Insert a new block – check position
  8. Trim again

Configurations

Basic Instrument (14051956472)

  • Rotary microtome with Automated, Semi-Automated, and Manual Modes
  • Antistatic Section waste tray, top tray without specimen orientation or additional accessories.
  • Automatic Electronic Brake
  • Completely customizable with a wide selection of accessories

Configuration 1 (149AUTO00C1)

  • Rotary microtome with Automated, Semi-Automated, and Manual Modes
  • Automatic Electronic Brake
  • Includes Antistatic Section Waste Tray
  • Top Tray
  • Precision orientation with quick clamping system for specimen clamps
  • Universal cassette clamp
  • Two-in-one blade holder E for high and low-profile blades with lateral displacement function (includes blade holder base)

Configuration 3 (149AUTO00C3)

  • Rotary microtome with Automated, Semi-Automated, and Manual Modes
  • Automatic Electronic Brake
  • Includes Antistatic Section Waste Tray
  • Top Tray
  • Precision orientation with quick clamping system for specimen clamps
  • Universal cassette clamp
  • Knife Holder DH for high profile blades with lateral displacement function

Configuration 4 (149AUTO00C4)

  • Rotary microtome with Automated, Semi-Automated, and Manual Modes
  • Automatic Electronic Brake
  • Includes Antistatic Section Waste Tray
  • Top Tray
  • Precision orientation with quick clamping system for specimen clamps
  • Universal cassette clamp
  • Knife Holder DL for low profile blades with lateral displacement function

HistoCore AUTOCUT Parts/Accessories