BRIGHT OTF 5000 - Basic Specification Details; LS Specification Details; HS Specification Details

OTF 5000/HS/LS-001/2/3/4 Iss 4 June 2012
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5.2 KNIVES
The following knives are available to fit the 5030 and 5040 microtomes:
50230
Standard knife supplied in
box, C profile, 189 x 27 x
10mm, 22º angle, tapped to
accept holder for Shandon
knife sharpener, safety cut
outs at each end.
50232-1
Hardened steel knife supplied in
box, C profile, 160 x 35 x 9mm,
15º angle suitable for large area
sections.
50207
Similar to 50232-1 but slightly
heavier for tougher specimens.
C profile, 160 x 32 x 13mm, 23º
angle
50234
Tungsten Carbide tipped
knife for cutting bone and
other hard specimens. C
profile, 228 x 38 x 6mm, 24º
angle. Length of knife edge,
155mm