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Last updated: 13 November 2026
What Is a Freezing Microtome and When Is It Used?
A freezing microtome hardens a fresh or fixed specimen by freezing it on a cold stage, so sections can be cut in minutes without wax embedding. This range holds one model, the Freezing Microtome, an ERMA-type instrument with a carbon dioxide freezing attachment and a 35 mm stage. It clamps to a bench and cuts 5 to 40 microns in 5-micron steps. Histology, botany and zoology labs use it for fat and enzyme staining. JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd), Ambala, India, makes it.
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Freezing Microtome at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Freezing microtome, ERMA type (design pattern) |
| Freezing method | Carbon dioxide gas through a freezing attachment and stage |
| Freezing stage | 35 mm diameter |
| Feed range | 5–40 microns, in steps of 5 microns |
| Total feed excursion | 25 mm |
| Mounting | Table clamp |
| Supplied with | 120 mm razor with back and handle, honing plate, CO2 freezing attachment and stage, oil can, spanner for the CO2 cylinder |
| Not included | CO2 cylinder |
How to Choose Between a Freezing Microtome and Other Section Cutters
- Occasional frozen sections: the Freezing Microtome works on an ordinary bench with a CO2 cylinder sourced locally, which suits teaching labs that cut frozen sections now and then.
- Daily frozen work: the Cryostat Microtome keeps the microtome inside a refrigerated chamber, needs no gas and feeds 0–40 microns in finer 2-micron steps.
- Fine detail and serial ribbons: paraffin sections cut on the Rotary Senior Microtome at 1–50 microns show finer structure, but need hours of processing first.
- Hard specimens: wood and bone are cut on the Wood Microtome, which takes blocks up to 8 x 5 cm.
Tasks Covered by the Freezing Microtome
| Task | Apparatus |
|---|---|
| Cutting frozen sections of fresh or fixed tissue without paraffin embedding | Freezing Microtome |
| Preparing sections for fat stains such as Sudan | Freezing Microtome |
| Preparing sections for enzyme histochemistry | Freezing Microtome |
| Keeping the razor edge true on the supplied honing plate | Freezing Microtome |
Who Uses a Freezing Microtome?
College and university histology, zoology and botany departments use it for teaching frozen-section technique, and research labs use it when fats or enzymes must survive in the section.
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), packed in a cardboard box |
| How to enquire | Click Add To Cart on the Freezing Microtome page, or send the quantity and your CO2 cylinder connection type 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 for Frozen and Embedded Sections
The Freezing Microtome is listed in the Microtomes category, which also holds paraffin microtomes and the baths used around them.
| Range | How it relates |
|---|---|
| Cryostat Microtome | A refrigerated frozen-section microtome with a built-in rapid freeze stage |
| Rotary Microtome Erma Type | An ERMA-pattern rotary microtome for paraffin sections up to 25 microns |
| Rotary Senior Microtome | A rotary microtome for serial sections from 1 to 50 microns |
| Wood Microtome | A heavy-duty microtome for hard materials such as wood and bone |
| Microtome Razor | A spare sectioning razor for microtome work |
| Microtome Accessories | Razors in 120, 140 or 160 mm, leather strop, honing stone and honing plate |
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes small holes in frozen sections?
Those are ice crystal artefacts. They form when the tissue freezes too slowly or thaws and refreezes. Use small, thin pieces, freeze them fast with short bursts of gas, and cut as soon as the block is firm.
Why should fresh tissue be kept moist before freezing?
Tissue that dries at the edges shrinks and cuts unevenly. Keep it in a closed container or on gauze dampened with saline until it goes on the stage. A few drops of water on the stage also help the specimen freeze firmly in place.
What are the limits of frozen sections compared with paraffin sections?
Frozen sections are thicker and more fragile, cell detail is less sharp, and serial ribbons are hard to cut. They are chosen for speed and for keeping fats and enzymes. Paraffin sections remain the choice for fine structural detail.
How are frozen sections picked up and mounted?
Each section is lifted off the razor with a moist brush and transferred to water or straight onto a slide. Sections are then fixed or air-dried as the stain requires, stained and mounted. Work quickly so the section does not dry before staining.
What gas supply does the freezing stage need?
The stage runs on carbon dioxide from a cylinder, which is not included. A spanner for connecting the attachment to the cylinder is supplied, and the cylinder valve type should be checked against the attachment before ordering.
Request a Quote
Name the Freezing Microtome, the quantity (minimum 1 unit), any spare razors, the CO2 cylinder valve type used in your country and your delivery location, then send it through the contact page.
