The Nanolytik® X-ActCut Rotary Microtome is designed as a modular system. This fine piece of equipment comes standard with the following features: 1) The best choice for research & routine work in: biological, medical or industrial areas, 2) Guaranteed reliability through: over-extension protection & sliding-clutch anti locking system in the coarse advance, 3) Highest precision of sections from: paraffin or plastic blocks over the total advance range, 4) Specimen changes become child's play through advanced accessory design, 5) Knife is movable & angle adjustable whilst retaining the basic adjustment, 6) Reduced injury-danger: a knife guard which locks when in position, 7) Microtome lock conveniently integrated into hand-wheel.