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Introducing the NEW line of
For almost 30 years, Rankin has supplied new and refurbished anatomic pathology lab equipment to thousands of independent pathology, dermatopathology, gastroenterology, MOHS, hospital, reference, biotech, CRO, university, research, industrial, and in-office laboratories. Continuing with our tradition of excellence, we are proud to introduce you to our very own and original line of products.
Save your lab up to 50% compared to big-name OEM brands
Manual Rotary Microtome
2-in-1 Low and High Profile Blade Holder
The Rankin Basics Manual microtome comes standard with a 2-in-1 low and high profile blade holder to make it easy to switch between tissue types, technician preference, or blades supply. Easily slide the top portion of the blade holder left, right, or middle with click-into-place positioning system. Consequently, you will get more out of our microtome blades by using both sides. High-quality Kipp levers ensure safe and secure locking of the moving mechanisms.
Quick Cassette Clamp
Quickly change out blocks with a easy to use, large lever to release a block for sectioning. A built-in level helps for consistency of block alignment, providing a quick reference. The quick cassette clamp and be interchanged with the optional standard specimen vice clamp.
Semi-Automatic Rotary Microtome
Simple Control
A simplified, single, control panel on the face of the microtome is designed with the user in mind. There is no loose handheld panel to get lost or broken. The coarse feed control is intuitive and simple. An electronic course feed combined with the natural feel of a flywheel gives you more control over the specimen head compared to using a button.
Paraffin Waste Tray
Make clean up easier with the lightweight, simple and sleek waste tray to catch paraffin shavings during microtomy. The waste tray easily slides under the front of the microtome and catches sectioning waste on the front and sides of the microtome.
Three Sectioning Modes
Different operating modes to meet your specific sectioning preferences. Standard mode operates as normal, with standard rotation of the flywheel and manual switching between trimming or sectioning. Smart mode allows the user to “rock” the handwheel to complete sections or use full rotations. Full mode, also called full-layer interval sectioning, is often used to investigate the tissue structure at different depths, generating 3D images. In full mode, the user pre-selects a designated depth into the block, once the microtome reaches that depth, it will automatically switch to sectioning mode.
