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Leica RM 2145 – Rotary Microtome
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12. Optional accessories
12.1.7 EM specimen holders
The EM specimen holders are designed for very small
specimens. Two versions are available: flat specimen
holder (not illustrated) and universal specimen holder
(1).
Both specimen holders can be mounted in the segment
arc or in the non-orienting holder for EM specimen
holders.
Clamping the specimen
• Introduce the special wrench (2) in the hole (3) and
open the clamping jaws with the special wrench.
• Place the specimen between the jaws.
• Clamp the specimen by tightening with the special
wrench.
12.1.8 Non-orienting holder for EM specimen
holders
The non-orienting holder for EM specimen holders (1)
is mounted in the dovetail adapter like a specimen
clamp.
• To open, turn the knurled knob (2) counterclock-
wise.
• Introduce the pin (3) of the EM specimen holder (4)
in the hole (5).
• Turn the knurled knob (2) clockwise to clamp the
EM specimen holder.
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