Slee Polycut Legacy Heavy Duty Microtome

Description

The Slee Polycut Legacy Heavy Duty Microtome for demanding histology applications.

The Polycut Legacy heavy duty microtome is designed for demanding high end applications in histology, life sciences, and material sciences.

• High section thickness range
• Huge specimen size
• 4 motorized sectioning modes
• Control panel
• Control unit
• Foot switch (optional)
• Second screen
• Professional photo-position

When standard microtomes reach their limits on oversized, hard, or composite specimens, the Polycut Legacy is engineered to handle what they can’t — from large bone and tissue blocks to dense embedded materials requiring exceptional cutting force and stability.

Made of metal and built in Germany, the Polycut Legacy redefines the gold standard in microtomy, combining a huge specimen capacity, motorized precision, and a wide range of specialized knife holders and accessories to handle even the trickiest sectioning challenges.

Key Features

High Section Thickness Range
Section thickness is adjustable from 0 to 999 µm in 1-µm increments, giving labs precise control across an exceptionally wide cutting range — from ultra-thin histology sections to thick material science specimens.

Huge Specimen Capacity
A total horizontal specimen stroke of up to 275 mm and vertical knife feed of up to 70 mm accommodate large blocks that would overwhelm standard microtomes — including full bones, large organs, and oversized embedded specimens.

4 Motorized Sectioning Modes
Multiple motorized sectioning modes give operators flexibility to match cutting speed and control to the specimen at hand, from delicate paraffin sections to dense, hard materials.

Dedicated Control Panel and Control Unit
A touchscreen control unit allows fast alignment of the specimen to the knife, with illuminated Start, Pause, and Stop buttons that clearly indicate the sectioning state. Dedicated turn-buttons allow quick adjustment of sectioning feed and sectioning speed.

Second Screen Display
A secondary screen keeps key sectioning information visible at a glance, improving workflow visibility during operation.

Optional Foot Switch
A foot switch is available as an option, allowing hands-free control during sectioning.

Professional Photo-Position
A dedicated photo-position feature supports documentation and imaging of specimens during the sectioning process.

Extensive Knife Holder Options
The Polycut Legacy heavy duty microtome supports a wide range of specialized knife holders, including parallel-sided full tungsten carbide knife holders (KH-P), 45° declination knife holders for long pulling cuts through hard materials (KH-P 45), standard knife holders compatible with disposable low-profile blades up to 22 cm wide (KH-S), and 45° declination holders for tricky paraffin sections (KH-S 45).

Optional LN2 Cooling
Liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling accessories are available for specialized sectioning applications requiring rapid specimen cooling.

Technical Specifications

Who Is the Polycut Legacy Heavy Duty Microtome For?

The Polycut Legacy is purpose-built for:

• Histology and life science labs processing large or oversized specimens beyond the capacity of standard microtomes
• Material science laboratories sectioning hard, dense, or composite materials such as bone, methyl methacrylate-embedded samples, or wood
• Research institutions requiring exceptional precision and section thickness flexibility for specialized studies
• Labs needing motorized, high-throughput sectioning with documentation-ready imaging capability

Why Choose Mercedes Scientific?

Every SLEE Polycut Legacy purchased through Mercedes Scientific Histology Equipment includes a 2-Year Warranty (1 year parts and labor, 2nd year parts only). Contact our team today to request a quote or ask about free equipment options.

If you are looking to buy a great quality microtome, contact us today for a quote.