Blades
Blades
For use with Vibratory Tissue Slicers, Rotary Microtomes & Brain Matrices
These tools are not intended for use with live human tissue or liquids
or human material unless specifically described for that purpose.
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measurement schematic | 3 facet edge is sharper and gives more precise cutting. | 2 facet edge profile is most durable and gives a good balance between sharpness and lifetime. |
Carbon Steel Blades (AISI 1095)
GEM® Single Edge, Carbon Steel Blades, Uncoated
121-1
Best quality 3 facet blade, single edge, aluminum back. Individually protected, 2 boxes of 100 each.
• Length: 38.9mm (1.53")
• Cutting Edge Length: 38.8mm (1.527")
• Width: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
• Individually wrapped
GEM® Single Edge, Carbon Steel Blades in Pop-Up Dispenser
121-111
Same as 121-1 above but in a handy plastic dispenser box of 100 blades. Push down on blue tab and a new blade pops up. Store used blades in rear slot for safe disposal.
• Length: 38.9mm (1.53")
• Cutting Edge Length: 38.8mm (1.527")
• Width: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
GEM® Blades, Single Edge, Carbon Steel
121-82
Top quality, single edge, 3 facet, GEM® carbon steel blades, aluminum back, 10 blades per dispenser, package of 12 dispensers. Used blades can be stored in bottom part of dispenser for safe disposal.
• Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Cutting Edge Length: 38.9mm (1.53")
• Width: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
Single Edge, Blue Carbon Steel 3-Facet PAL® Blades
121-20
Single edge, blued carbon steel, 3 faceted PAL® blade with aluminum back, individually protected. Box of 100.
• Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Cutting Edge Length: 38.8mm (1.527")
• Width: 19.3mm (0.76")
• Thickness: 0.23mm (0.009")
Single Edge, Carbon Steel Blades, Degreased
121-32
Durable 2 facet carbon steel blade. Single edge, steel back. Degreased and washed to remove oil and reduce particles on the blades. Packed in a clamshell of 115 blades with a protective foam layer; not individually wrapped; ready for use. For critical applications, cleaning with compressed gas is recommended.
• Length: 38.9mm (1.53")
• Cutting Edge Length: 38.8mm (1.527")
• Width: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
• Degreased
• Unwrapped
Single Edge, No Notch Carbon Steel Blades
121-12
Quality, standard duty, single edge, steel back, no notch, carbon steel blades. Individually protected, 2 boxes of 100
• Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Cutting Edge Length: 38.8mm (1.53")
• Width: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
Feather® Blades
121-9
Carbon steel; sharp edges. Break in half lengthwise for use (protect fingers and use eye protection). This is the preferred cutting blade for use with the PELCO easiSlicer™. Ideally suited for use with Microslicer™, Vibratome® and other vibratory slicers. Excellent when used as is (unbroken) in McIlwain Tissue Chopper.
• Length: 42.8mm (1.685")
• Cutting Edge Length: 36mm (1.42")
• Width: 22mm (0.865")
• Thickness: 0.127mm (0.0045")
WECPREP™ Blades
121-10
Single edge, carbon steel, surgically sharp. Sturdy, long and effective cutting blade.
Packaged 10 small boxes of 5 blades each in larger box.
• Length: 57.4mm (2.26")
• Cutting Edge Length: 55.9mm (2.20")
• Width: 13.4mm (0.528")
• Thickness: 0.279mm (0.011")
Blades for use with Brain Matrices
PELCO® Single Edge Uncoated Carbon Steel Blade
121-96
This single edge thin, extra-long razor blade is made from uncoated carbon steel. The blade is 120mm long, 20mm wide and 0.12mm thick (4.72 x 0.78 x 0.005"). It is double beveled for increased strength and durability. The blades are lightly protected with mineral oil for corrosion protection. It is recommended to clean each blade with Isopropanol (Prod. No. 18242) before use. This long sharp thin blade is developed specifically for use with large brain matrices.
Single Edge Uncoated Carbon Steel Blade
121-95
118mm long x 19mm wide x 0.229mm thick. (4.65 x 0.75 x 0.009"). Single edge carbon steel.
Stainless Steel Blades (AISI 440)
GEM® Single Edge, Stainless Steel Uncoated Blades
121-2
Uncoated, 3 facet stainless steel, aluminum back, single edge. Individually protected. 2 boxes of 100 each.
• Length: 38.9mm (1.53")
• Cutting Edge Length: 38.8mm (1.527")
• Width: 19.8mm (0.78")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
GEM® Single Edge, Stainless Steel Blades in Pop-Up Dispenser
121-122
Same as 121-2 above but in a handy plastic pop-up dispenser box of 100 blades. Blades are degreased. Push down on blue tab and a new blade pops up. Store used blades in rear slot for safe disposal.
• Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Cutting Edge Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Width: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
• Degreased
• Unwrapped
GEM® Single Edge, Stainless Steel Blades in Dispenser
121-22
Uncoated stainless steel, aluminum back, single edge blades in 10 blade safety dispensers, pack of 5 dispensers. The GEM® blades have a 3-facet edge with a steel back, and are degreased for clean room applications. Used blades can be stored in bottom part of dispenser for safe disposal. Blades are made from low carbon 400 series stainless steel. The hardness range of the blade is 56-63 Rockwell "C".
• Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Cutting Edge Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Width: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
• Degreased
• Unwrapped
GEM® Single Edge, Stainless Steel Blades, Degreased
121-31
Same 3 facet blade as 121-2 with aluminum back. Degreased and washed to remove oil and reduce particles on the blades. Packed in a clamshell of 115 blades with a protective foam layer. Not individually wrapped; ready for use. For critical applications, cleaning with compressed gas is recommended.
• Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Cutting Edge Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Width: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
• Degreased
• Unwrapped
Personna®, Stainless Steel Surgical Prep Blades
121-13
Personna® single edge, stainless steel, surgically sharp blade. Smooth, long and reliable blade.
Packaged 10 small boxes of 5 blades each in larger box.
• Length: 56.8mm (2.24")
• Cutting Edge Length: 54.8mm (2.16")
• Width: 13.3mm (0.523")
• Thickness: 0.228mm (0.009")
Single Edge, Long Stainless Steel Blades
121-15
High quality, single edge, long stainless steel blades for extra cutting width. Individually protected, box of 250.
• Length: 57.4mm (2.26")
• Cutting Edge Length: 54.9mm (2.16")
• Width: 13.3mm (0.524")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
Ultra-Thin Blade
121-19
Single edge, stainless steel blade. Ultra-thin, sharp edge blade with a cutting tip angle of 22° for use in vibratory slicers such as Microslicer™, Vibratome® and others. Sold in a pack of 100.
• Length: 39.9mm (1.55")
• Cutting Edge Length: 39.9mm (1.55")
• Width: 9mm (0.35")
• Thickness: 0.076mm (0.003")
Single Edge, PTFE-Coated, Stainless Steel Blades
121-3
Cuts through epoxies nicely. Stainless steel single edge, 3 facet, PTFE-coated stainless steel GEM® blades. Individually protected, 2 boxes of 100 each.
• Length: 39.6mm (1.56")
• Cutting Edge Length: 38.8mm (1.527")
• Width: 19.6mm (0.77")
• Thickness: 0.229mm (0.009")
Double Edge, Breakable Style Razor Blades
121-6
PTFE-Coated stainless steel, individually wrapped and bulk packed. Break in half lengthwise for use (protect fingers and use eye protection).Suitable blade for PELCO easiSlicer™, Microslicer™, Vibratome® and other brands of vibratory microtomes. Suitable alternative to Feather® blades when used as is (unbroken) in McIlwain Tissue Chopper.
• Length: 42.9mm (1.69")
• Cutting Edge Length: 37.1mm (1.46")
• Width: 21.7mm (0.855")
• Thickness: 0.11mm (0.004")
Double Edge, Stainless Steel Blades, Degreased
121-30
Double edge stainless steel blades, degreased and individually wrapped. For vibratory microtomes such as the PELCO easiSlicer™, and Microslicer™. Suitable alternative to Feather® (#121-9) blades when used as is (unbroken) in the McIlwain Tissue Chopper.
• Length: 42.9mm (1.69")
• Cutting Edge Length: 37.1mm (1.46")
• Width: 21.7mm (0.855")
• Thickness: 0.11mm (0.004")
• Degreased
Injector Style Stainless Steel, PTFE-Coated Blades
121-4
Acceptable for use with Microslicer™, Vibratome® and other vibratory microtomes.Single edge, 20 per dispenser.
• Length: 38.1mm (1.5")
• Cutting Edge Length: 36.3mm (1.43")
• Width: 8mm (0.314")
• Thickness: 0.25mm (0.010")
Trim-Safe
81117, 81117-1
Protects your fingers while cutting and trimming with single edge razor blades. Accommodates all types of single edge razor blades we offer. The blade sits in a shallow groove and can slide side-ways. It is held in place by finger pressure. Maximum blade size is 60mm W x 20mm H (2.36" W x 0.75" H) and cutting opening is 20mm (0.75") wide.
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