Fully Automatic Microtome

Fully Automatic Microtome YD-355AT

Reliable. Versatile. Precision-Engineered.

The YD-355AT Fully Automatic Microtome is a high-performance sectioning instrument designed to meet the rigorous demands of biological, medical, and industrial laboratories. Engineered for both paraffin and hard specimen applications, this microtome offers the flexibility of automatic and manual operation—providing unmatched accuracy, user comfort, and safety in a compact, ergonomic design.

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Key Features

• Dual Operation Modes:
  Switch seamlessly between fully automatic or manual control for maximum flexibility in sectioning operations.
• German Stepper Motor Drive:
  Delivers ultra-precise, quiet, and reliable slicing performance with minimal vibration.
• Touchscreen Control Interface:
  View and manage slicing and trimming thickness, section counters, cutting speed, mode, and stroke distance at a glance.
• Handwheel Balancing System:
  Customizable force balancing ensures smoother, more effortless rotation during manual operation.
• Specimen Retraction Function:
  Reduces blade wear and prevents damage to the specimen by eliminating contact between the sample and the knife during retraction.
• Universal Blade Compatibility:
  Supports both high and low-profile disposable blades with optional carriers for steel knives or blade holders.
• Enhanced Safety Features:
  Includes a handwheel locking system, emergency stop, overload protection, alarm system, safety guard, and sleep mode.
• Easy-to-Clean Design:
  Removable waste tray and intuitive layout simplify routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Remote Control Panel & Foot Switch:
  Set thickness, cutting stroke, and speed from a distance; hands-free operation via foot switch for added convenience.
• Precise Sample Orientation:
  8° adjustment along X and Y axes with full 360° rotation for precise and repeatable alignment.

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Technical Specifications

• Section Thickness Range: 0.5 – 100 μm
• 0.5–2 μm (0.5 μm increments)
• 2–10 μm (1 μm increments)
• 10–20 μm (2 μm increments)
• 20–50 μm (5 μm increments)
• 50–100 μm (10 μm increments)
• Trimming Thickness Range: 5 – 500 μm
• Cutting Speed: 0 – 300 mm/s
• Horizontal Stroke: 20 mm (28 mm optional)
• Vertical Stroke: 60 mm (70 mm optional)
• Specimen Retraction: 0 – 220 μm (customizable on/off function)
• Feed Speed: 1250 μm/s (click), 2000 μm/s (press)
• Maximum Section Size: 50 × 45 mm
• Precision Error: ±5%
• Sample Orientation: ±8° (X–Y Axis), 360° Rotation
• Voltage: 220V / 50Hz or 110V / 60Hz
• Net Weight: 32 kg
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 500 × 320 × 500 mm

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Included Accessories

• 2 Specimen Clamps
• 1 Blade Carrier (for disposable blades)
• 1 Waste Tray
• 4 Tissue Molds
• 50 Cassettes
• 2 Fuses

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Optional Accessories

• Blade Carrier (for Steel Knife or Blade Holder)
• Blade Holder
• Disposable Microtome Blades
• Steel Knife