CT520 Cryostat microtome
Trivitron Healthcare

The CT520 Cryostat Microtome has independent temperature settings for the specimen head, freeze shelf and blade holder, with motorized specimen feed.

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  • 12.1-inch color touch screen.
  • Dedicated slide placement area.
  • 53-liter large volume cryochamber.
  • Condensate bottle with liquid level detection.
  • Specimen head position memory function.
  • Three customizable temperature presets.
  • Specimen head travel distance display.
  • Rocking mode for trimming.
  • Intelligent compressor cooling control.
SpecificationDetails
Model / seriesCT520
Power requirements220 – 240 VAC, 50 Hz; 220 – 240 VAC, 60 Hz; 110 – 127 VAC, 60 Hz
Dimensions (W×D×H)830 × 910 × 1300 mm (including the handwheel)
Section thickness range1 – 100 µm
Trimming thickness range5 – 600 µm
Horizontal feed30 ± 1 mm
Vertical stroke62 ± 1 mm
RetractionYes, adjustable
Specimen orientation±8° (x/y axis), 360° (z axis)
Temperature rangeAt ambient temperature of 20 °C
Freeze shelf-10 °C to -42 °C ± 5 °C
Specimen head-10 °C to -50 °C ± 5 °C
Blade holder-15 °C to -30 °C ± 5 °C
Freezing stations18 stations + 2 Peltier elements
Peltier elements-60 °C ± 3 °C (at freeze shelf temperature of -42 °C ± 5 °C)
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