THE ART OF MICROTOME CUTTING

It takes excellent training and many years of experience to make beautiful ribbons of impeccable sections consistently with a microtome. 

And even when the technician has achieved this level of excellence, she or he still has to rely on the tools used, and nothing is more critical nowadays than the disposable microtome blade.

That's why CHAPTEC was quick to turn its attention to the first brand-new microtome blade launched on the market in over 20 years. The product, which comes to us from South Korea, is the result of the combined efforts of DORCO, Korea's leading manufacturer of disposable razors, and the GD Group, a manufacturer of reagents for histology.

GD wrote the specifications: the blade must not cause compression, must not leave streaks in the section, must make beautiful ribbons whatever the tissue cut, and must last as long as possible.

DORCO put its expertise to use. The unique stainless-steel alloy is treated at minus 80 C to strengthen the metal structure. The two-stage polishing process prevents the formation of notches on the blade edge, as on competitors' razors. And the diamond coating used is more than twice as resistant as the chromium used by other brands.

That's what we've witnessed over the past few months with so many users switching to these excellent blades, improving productivity while limiting frustration! That's what we invite you to experience now, by trying out our blades. Technology has come a long way in the last 20 years! Let us help you take advantage of it, so you can express your cutting skills to the fullest!