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Last updated: 13 November 2026
What Is the Digital Microtome Used For?
This range holds one instrument, the Digital Microtome, a sectioning microtome that cuts thin slices of embedded tissue for staining and light microscopy. Histology, botany and zoology labs in colleges, universities and research institutes use it to prepare slides. A cam drive advances the specimen from 1 to 50 microns in one-micron steps, and a digital scale is fitted. It comes with a steel razor, a honing stone and a disposable blade holder. JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd), Ambala, India, makes it.
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Digital Microtome at a Glance
The table lists the features given on the Digital Microtome product page.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Feed setting | 1–50 microns, in steps of one micron, by cam drive |
| Thinnest section | Down to 1 micron |
| Feed indicator | At the front, graduated in microns, set by a knurled knob at the back |
| Feed mechanism | Independent pull-up feed with an automatic safety device |
| Knife holder | Universal, with lateral movement so the whole knife edge can be used |
| Object holder | Universal vice type, for accurate centring of the specimen |
| Base and cover | Heavy cast iron base; full-swing cover for cleaning and oiling |
| Other features | Digital scale, reversing handle, slides on ball bearings |
| Knife | Imported fine-grain steel, heat treated |
| Supplied with | 120 mm razor with back and handle, honing stone, universal razor holder, disposable blade holder with 5 blades, object holders (set of three), universal vice, oil can, dust cover, operating manual |
How to Choose Between the Digital Microtome and Other JLab Microtomes
- Same range, more accessories: the Rotary Senior Microtome also cuts 1–50 microns in one-micron steps. Its listed kit is a razor, object holders and an oil can, without the honing stone or blade holder.
- Thinner work only: the Rotary Microtome Erma Type cuts sections up to 25 microns, which covers routine paraffin work but not thick sections.
- Powered drive: the Fully Automatic Microtome has microprocessor control and a 0.5–100 µm setting range, for labs that cut many blocks a day.
- Motorised with disposable blades: the Semi Automatic Microtome, supplied by JLab under the Lyzer brand, sets 0.25–60 µm from a digital panel.
- Frozen or hard material: fresh tissue for fat or enzyme stains needs a freezing microtome or cryostat, and timber or bone needs the Wood Microtome.
Tasks Covered by the Digital Microtome
| Task | Apparatus |
|---|---|
| Cutting serial paraffin sections of animal tissue for histology slides | Digital Microtome |
| Cutting sections of wax-embedded plant material for botany practicals | Digital Microtome |
| Setting and checking section thickness on the micron feed indicator | Digital Microtome |
| Sharpening the steel razor on the supplied honing stone | Digital Microtome |
| Sectioning with disposable blades in the blade holder | Digital Microtome |
Who Uses the Digital Microtome?
College and university histology, botany and zoology departments use it for teaching, and research labs use it to prepare stained slides of paraffin-embedded tissue.
Ordering, Minimum Quantity and Dispatch
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum order quantity | 1 unit, as shown on the product page |
| Dispatch time | Usually 14–18 working days |
| Pack quantity | Each (sold individually) |
| How to enquire | Click Add To Cart on the Digital Microtome page, or send the quantity and any spare blades or razors through the contact page |
| Tenders and OEM supply | See laboratory tenders and OEM supply |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab), Ambala, India |
Related Ranges in Microtomes
The Digital Microtome is one range in the Microtomes category, alongside the bench equipment used before and after sectioning.
| Range | How it relates |
|---|---|
| Rotary Senior Microtome | A rotary microtome for serial sections with the same 1–50 micron feed range |
| Fully Automatic Microtome | A microprocessor-controlled microtome with a 0.5–100 µm section setting range |
| Automatic Tissue Processor | Takes tissue from fixation and dehydration to paraffin wax saturation before embedding |
| Paraffin Embedding Bath | Keeps paraffin wax molten in covered pots while blocks are embedded |
| Tissue Flotation Bath | Floats the cut wax sections so they flatten before mounting |
| Microtome Accessories | Razors, leather strop, honing stone and plate, L-moulds and a steel mesh tissue cassette |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do sections come out alternately thick and thin?
This is usually caused by something loose or a poor edge. Tighten the knife holder and the vice-type object holder, check the block is firmly seated, and move to a sharp part of the edge or a new disposable blade. A very hard or cold block can also skip sections.
What causes lines or scratches running down a section?
A nick in the knife edge or grit in the block leaves a line in the direction of cutting. Use the lateral movement of the knife holder to shift to an unused part of the edge, or fit a fresh disposable blade, and hone the steel razor before the next session.
When should I use the disposable blade holder instead of the steel razor?
Disposable blades give a fresh edge in seconds and need no sharpening, which suits student classes. The steel razor takes longer to maintain with the honing stone but can be resharpened many times and gives a stiff edge for firmer blocks.
Request a Quote
Name the Digital Microtome, the quantity (minimum 1 unit), any spare razors, blade packs or object holders, and your delivery location, then send the list through the contact page.
Digital Microtome
Product Code : EL-DM-2330
Digital Microtome with cam drive feed from 1 to 50 microns in one-micron steps, digital scale, heavy cast iron base and universal knife holder. Made by JLab, Ambala.
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