Sliding Microtome Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-ELA-5489
Jlab Export is a leading Sliding Microtome Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
Sliding Microtome (code EL-ELA-5489) is a research and college lab sectioning instrument that cuts paraffin and celloidin embedded specimens from 1 to 50 microns in 1-micron steps. Its heavy, hand-operated knife block runs on slideways along a 27 cm track, and it comes cased with a razor, honing plate and three object holders. It is made by Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) at its works in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Sliding microtome |
| Specimens | Paraffin and celloidin embedded specimens, including relatively large, hard and inhomogeneous ones |
| Section thickness | 1–50 microns (µm), in steps of 1 micron |
| Object feed | Vertical, by micrometer screw; the object cylinder is rigidly held to keep the specimen steady under the knife |
| Total feed excursion | 25 mm |
| Object stage | Maximum opening 31 x 26 mm |
| Knife block | Heavy, mounted on slideways and operated entirely by hand |
| Sliding track length | 27 cm |
| Knife holder | Sturdy, adjustable to different sectioning angles |
| Build | Sturdy, with a streamlined body |
| Supplied with | Wooden case; one razor; one glass plate for honing; three object holders |
| Quality check | Each microtome is visually inspected before dispatch |
| Pack quantity | Each (one microtome in its wooden case with the listed accessories) |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 7–10 working days |
| Product code | EL-ELA-5489 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
How Does It Compare with Other JLab Sliding-Type and Freezing Microtomes?
| Model | Specimens (as listed) | Section range | Slide and specimen size |
|---|---|---|---|
| This sliding microtome (EL-ELA-5489) | Paraffin and celloidin embedded, including relatively large, hard and inhomogeneous specimens | 1–50 microns in 1-micron steps | 27 cm sliding track; object stage opening up to 31 x 26 mm |
| Sledge Microtome | Soft tissues and hard botanical objects such as stem and root; paraffin and celloidin | 1 to 10 microns in 0.5-micron increments | 400 mm horizontal slide; specimen blocks up to 30 x 30 mm |
| Wood Microtome (Jung type) | Hard materials such as wood and bone | Up to 30 microns in 1-micron steps | 42 cm slideways; specimens up to 8 x 5 cm |
| Freezing Microtome (biological and industrial samples) | Fresh and frozen material, and soft industrial samples, frozen with a CO2 attachment | Up to 40 microns in 5-micron steps | 35 mm freezing stage; table clamp |
Choose this sliding microtome for routine embedded sections across a wide 1–50 micron range, with its accessories in one case. The sledge microtome has a longer 400 mm slide and finer half-micron increments, the wood microtome is built for wood and bone, and the freezing microtome skips embedding altogether.
What Is the Sliding Microtome Used For?
In a sliding microtome the embedded block stays clamped on the object stage while the knife is drawn across it on slideways; between cuts the micrometer screw raises the block by the chosen thickness. Because the object cylinder is held rigidly, the specimen stays steady under the knife even when the block is relatively large, hard or inhomogeneous.
It is used to prepare sections of animal tissues and plant organs for staining and microscope study in histology, zoology and botany departments of colleges and universities and in research laboratories. Celloidin embedding is often chosen for large or hard specimens that become brittle in paraffin, and celloidin blocks are traditionally cut on sliding microtomes.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the minimum order is 10 microtomes, each with its case, razor, honing plate and three object holders.
- Spare razors — the Microtome Razor is a separate catalogue item that can be quoted on the same enquiry.
- Specimen type — mention whether you mainly cut paraffin, celloidin, wood or frozen material, so the quotation can cover the right model.
- Destination and delivery terms — country, port or city, and any tender reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What section thickness can the sliding microtome cut?
From 1 to 50 microns, set in steps of 1 micron. The total excursion of the feed is 25 mm.
Which specimens is it designed for?
Paraffin and celloidin embedded specimens. The rigidly held object cylinder keeps the specimen steady under the knife even with relatively large, hard and inhomogeneous material.
What is supplied with the microtome?
It comes in a complete wooden case with a razor, one glass plate for honing the razor and three object holders.
How large a block does the object stage take?
The maximum opening of the object stage is 31 x 26 mm.
Can the knife angle be adjusted?
Yes. The sturdy knife holder can be set to different sectioning angles to suit the specimen and embedding medium.
How does it differ from the Sledge Microtome?
The sledge microtome has a 400 mm slide, holds specimen blocks up to 30 x 30 mm and feeds from 1 to 10 microns in 0.5-micron increments for very thin work. This model covers a wider 1–50 micron range on a 27 cm track and is supplied with its accessories in a wooden case.
What should an export enquiry include?
The quantity, destination country and port or city, delivery terms such as FOB or CIF, any special packing or labelling, and your tender reference if one applies.
Who manufactures this sliding microtome?
Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) produces it at its works in Ambala, Haryana, India, and supplies it directly.
OEM Manufacturer
Behind the JLab name is Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, an Indian maker of laboratory instruments and apparatus, incorporated in 2017 with its base on Hargolal Road, Ambala, Haryana. The sliding microtome is built in the company’s own works, not resold from a trader, which lets schools, colleges, dealers and importers buy factory-direct; every unit is checked visually before dispatch, and spares and repeat orders come from the manufacturer itself. JLab exports worldwide and ships to buyers in every region — El Salvador in Central America and the Caribbean, Kazakhstan in Central Asia, South Korea in East Asia, Uruguay in South America and Eswatini in Southern Africa, for example. Tender details are on the JLab lab tenders page.
Related Microtomes and Accessories
- Sledge Microtome — a large sliding-type microtome with a 400 mm slide for specimens of large area or hard materials.
- Wood Microtome (Jung type) — a heavy-duty microtome for sectioning wood and bone.
- Rotary Microtome — a bench microtome with a drive wheel and ratchet feed for thin, evenly spaced sections.
- Freezing Microtome (biological and industrial samples) — cuts CO2-frozen specimens without embedding.
- Microtome Razor — a sectioning razor sold as a separate accessory.
Compare all models in the Microtomes range or browse Educational Laboratory Apparatus within Laboratory Apparatus.
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Send your requirement with the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page, or through the contact page, stating the number of microtomes, any spare razors and the delivery destination.
Last updated: 15 October 2026
