Cryostat, OTF5000

The OTF5000 utilises standard knives or disposable blades, with Lever Release Feather™ blade holder available as an accessory for those who wish to use both.

• Quick freezer and automatic evaporator defrost supplied as standard
• Non-urgent functions on side panel

The Standard models include a Quick Freezer, internal shelves, evaporator defrost, manual cutting system, 5040 microtome with fixed head, heated window surround, window demist system, analogue defrost clock, side mounted non-urgent controls and a full set of accessories.

The LS models offer fine object orientation, motorised advance/rewind (two speed) with auto-reset and specimen temperature control, fast reacting from −5 °C to minimum chamber temperature.

HS models have, in addition to LS model specifications, a section counter with six digit LCD, dual refrigeration with auto-compressor switchover for −40 °C chamber temperature and motor drive for automation of cutting process with variable speed control.

All three models are available with Quick Release Feather™ blade holder complete with anti-roll plates (37 and 50 mm) and ten Feather™ blades, instead of standard knife block and standard knife.

The OTF5000 is capable of cutting a diverse range of specimen types, from undecalcified bone to brain, resins, plastics and plant tissue, as well as more usual soft tissue. It allows full anti-roll plate adjustment for perfect results, coupled with flexible temperature control and long lasting temperature stability, and is suitable for research and clinical operation.