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Leica RM 2145 Rotary Microtome
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12. Optional accessories
12.1.7 EM specimen holders
The EM specimen holders are designed for very small
specimens. Two versions are available: flat specimen
holder
(not illustrated)
and universal specimen holder
(1)
.
Both specimen holders can be mounted in the segment
arc or in the non-orienting holder for EM specimen
holders.
Clamping the specimen
Introduce the special wrench
(2)
in the hole
(3)
and
open the clamping jaws with the special wrench.
Place the specimen between the jaws.
Clamp the specimen by tightening with the special
wrench.
12.1.8 Non-orienting holder for EM specimen
holders
The non-orienting holder for EM specimen holders
(1)
is mounted in the dovetail adapter like a specimen
clamp.
To open, turn the knurled knob
(2)
counterclock-
wise.
Introduce the pin
(3)
of the EM specimen holder
(4)
in the hole
(5)
.
Turn the knurled knob
(2)
clockwise to clamp the
EM specimen holder.
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