Microtome Blades

CellEdge Low Profile Disposable Microtome Blades

27266, 27266-1

 

CellEdge disposable microtome blades are the newest blades for rotary microtomes. CellEdge microtome blades have a 35° cutting edge on an 80mm length blade. These newly designed blades are made for longevity and performance. Ideal for all general paraffin and cryostat sectioning. Available in dispenser box of 50 blades. 

The B+ Blade is for harder tissue, i.e. frozen tissue and tough to section paraffin embedded tissue. 80L x 8W x 0.25mmT (3L x 0.55"W x 0.010"T)

The P+ Blade is recommended for routine paraffin sectioning. 80L x 8W x 0.25mmT (3"L x 0.55"W x 0.010"T)

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DuraEdge™ Low and High Profile Disposable Microtome Blades

27238, 27241, 27243

PTFE Coated, Low and High Profile Blades

High quality hardened stainless steel finely honed and polished for a flaw-free edge.
Special proprietary process ensures edge quality and promotes durability.
Uniform PTFE coating reduces friction, eliminates striations and compressions, and requires no break-in period.
Economy High Profile blades
Ceramic coated, eliminating edge corrosion and enhancing product life.

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Encore™ Low and High Profile Disposable Microtome Blades

27233, 27234

Encore™ disposable microtome blades provide quality, consistent sections due to the precise edge geometry of the blade. Using ultra-thin gauge steel (0.010”), and a steeper angle to enhance sharpness, the Encore™ blades last 48% longer and are 32% sharper than standard disposable microtome blades. A proprietary PTFE coating allows the full 80mm of cutting edge to be utilized. The longer lasting, more durable cutting edge provides an increase in productivity for histology laboratories with clinical or research application. Blades are offered in packages of 50, low and high profile.

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Tissue-Tek® Accu-Edge® Low and High Profile Disposable Blades

27235, 27236, 27237

• Reliably sharp, uniformly consistent
• Ultrasharp edges with PTFE resin coating
• Obtain acceptable ribbons sooner
• Increase quality sections
• Low profile for sections less than 3µm
• High profile for tough material and sections over 3µm

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Sturkey “Gold” Low and High Profile Disposable Microtome Blades

27261, 27262

Gold disposable microtome blades are engineered for cutting all types of skin and hard tissue. It is a high performance specialty blade. Its durability and toughness make it ideal for all hard tissue sectioning needs. The longer lasting, more durable cutting edge provides an increase in productivity for histology laboratories with clinical or research application. Ceramic Coated. Available in packages of 50, low and high profile.

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Sturkey “Infinity” Low and High Profile Disposable Microtome Blades

27263, 27264

The newest disposable microtome blades released by Sturkey, the “Infinity”. The Infinity features a triple faceted, 35 degree cutting edge on an 80mm length blade. It is designed for longevity and performance. It is ideal for all general paraffin and cryostat sectioning. Available in packages of 50.

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Shur/Sharp™ Low and High Profile Disposable Microtome Blades

27230, 27231,27232

 

PTFE Coated, Low and High Profile Blades

Choose from these three disposable microtome blades to meet all your sectioning needs:

Standard Low Profile blades for routine thin tissue samples;
High Profile blades for thicker sections;
Heavy Duty for difficult-to-section samples like uterus.

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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")

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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

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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")

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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")

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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")

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Sapphire Knife/Blade

121-18

A sectioning blade for use with Vibratomes®, Microslicers™ and other vibrating microtomes

Produce Thinner Sections
Developed specifically for the Vibratome®, this sapphire microtomy knife makes it possible for the first time to cut thin Vibratome sections with microscopic resolution similar to that obtained with thick (1 micron) plastic sections. Made from synthetic single-crystal sapphire, the sapphire knife allows serial sectioning with a Vibratome®, 1000 of a thickness in the 6-10 micron range. With good technique and fixed material, revealing subcellular features never before seen in Vibratome® sections. Now the vibrating Microtome is an attractive alternative to the cryostat when you need thin sections of fresh or lightly fixed tissue for fluorescent labeling, autoradiography, immunohistochemistry, etc. Gives maximum surface smoothness.

Durable Knife
Sapphire, while not as hard as tungsten carbide or diamond, is still hundreds of times harder than steel razor blades. This hardness translates into increased durability and sharper edges resulting in improved section quality, particularly in electrophysiology applications. By making a cleaner cut, the surface cells remain alive and intact, thereby available for the researcher to more easily explore the live and responsive interior cells. With proper care, they can produce thousands of sections.

Specifications
Material: synthetic single crystal sapphire
Edge length: 1.5" (40mm)
Blade height: 0.5" (12mm)
Blade thickness: 0.035" (0.9mm)

PELCO® Technical Notes, Sapphire Knife 1.5" (40mm) L (715KB PDF)

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Tungsten Carbide Knives

For Sectioning Hard Samples, GMA, Epoxy Resins& Sample Preparation for Microscopy

121-50

Triangular Design
Will fit all ultramicrotomes with glass knife stages. Section samples that will destroy glass knives and disposable steel knives. Able to section larger specimens than possible with diamond knives. Sections hard specimens like bone and teeth and other difficult samples.

Economical
Tungsten Carbide Knives are a fraction of the cost of diamond knives and are more durable than all other knives.

Knife Specifications
Material:    tungsten carbide steel
Edge length:    9.6mm (3/8")
Height:    25.4mm (1")
Angle:    40°