Hi Andrew
I have not used that model cryostat so this may not be the answer but I have
experienced this on other cryostats when the microtome has been removed for
cleaning and decontamination and reinstalled with the handle in the incorrect
position resulting in the counterweight being totally
Hi Andrew,
I worked on different cryostats and I have memories of chuck going up.
The section is cold and sturdy and I would just let it follow the chuck up as
it is still attached to it. Then pull down, touch it to the knife so it sits
there (it gets attached at the bottom) and pick it up. It
Hello all,
I have recently been using an older model MICROM HM500 M
cryostat and have been experiencing an annoying problem.
When I cut a section I like to leave the top edge of the OCT
anchored by not cutting through it all the way. This way I
can pull tension on the bottom of the section with a
