[Histonet] Microm HM330

[Yu, Jian]

I have a used HM330 which has been working well for past several years.   Recently, the quick release clamp does not lock the knife/holder down well, which is causing problems in knife consumption and quality of sections.  I paid ~$3000 about 4 years ago for this one.  Does anyone know whether anyone services this and sell replacement parts, or I am better off get another used one.  I have a small research lab with 3-4 people using the microtome for cutting mouse tissues, not on a daily basis.

I am at University of Pittsburgh.  Any info will be greatly appreciated.  

Thanks and have a great weekend,

Jian Yu
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Jian Yu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pathology
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute 
Hillman Cancer Center Research Pavilion 
Office Suite 2.26h, Laboratory 2.43
5117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
Phone: 412-623-7786, (Lab) 412-623-3255
Fax:   412-623-7778
Email:  yuj2 <@t> upmc.edu
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