Buy Hand Microtome in Kenya | Manual Lab Section Cutter
KSh7,800
Key Features of the Hand Microtome
- Precise Micrometer Feed: Equipped with a fine-threaded micrometer screw mechanism in the base to advance specimens by tiny, controlled fractions of a millimeter.
- Flat Glass Grinding Stage: Features a smooth, durable glass top plate that guides the sectioning razor flawlessly to ensure perfectly flat cuts.
- Internal Clamping Chuck: Outfitted with an internal vise clamp to hold paraffin-embedded blocks or raw plant stems securely without crushing them.
- Heavy Brass & Steel Construction: Built with an enamel-coated metal body and heavy brass fittings to prevent rust and ensure lifetime durability.
- Smooth Hand-Operated Control: Simple mechanical design requires no electricity or complicated calibration routines to begin slicing.
- Protective Storage Solution: Supplied in a fitted wooden or plastic storage case alongside a high-quality hollow-ground sectioning razor.
High-Quality Hand Microtome for Biological Sectioning in Kenya
Produce perfectly uniform tissue sections with our premium Hand Microtome. Specifically designed for students, botany enthusiasts, and histology trainees, this manual instrument cuts thin slices of plant and animal tissues for microscope slide preparation. It serves as an affordable, essential apparatus for secondary schools implementing the CBC curriculum, agricultural colleges, and training laboratories across Kenya.
Common Applications
- Botany & Plant Anatomy: Ideal for Kenyan secondary school biology practicals to cut thin cross-sections of stems, roots, and leaves.
- Histology Training: Used by medical training colleges across Kenya to teach lab technicians the core mechanics of sample slicing before using automated rotary microtomes.
- Agricultural Extension Labs: Helps research officers prepare rapid field samples of crops to look for internal pest damage or fungal structures under a microscope [Dissecting Microscope.].
- Amateur Microscopy Fairs: A classic, portable tool for hobbyists and science centers creating their own slide catalogs.
Why Choose a Manual Hand Microtome?
While industrial rotary microtomes cost thousands of shillings and take up massive bench space, a hand microtome provides an affordable, highly portable alternative. Its purely mechanical operation cannot fail during power cuts, making it perfectly suited for remote field research stations and underfunded school departments. It gives students a tangible, hands-on understanding of tissue preparation while delivering the consistent slice thicknesses required for clear microscope viewing
Contact our science and educational equipment desk today to get a competitive quote or to arrange prompt delivery to your institution anywhere in Kenya.
