Leica Biosystems RM2255 - Manual (Page 47)

45 Leica RM2255
6.2.1 Standard specimen clamp
The standard specimen clamp is available in two
sizes: 40 x 40 mm and 50 x 55 mm.
They are designed for direct clamping of rectan-
gular blocks. In addition, they accommodate the
foil clamps.
• Turn the knurled screw (66) counterclockwise
to move the movable jaw (68) downward.
• Mount the specimen (67) as required.
• Turn the knurled screw (66) clockwise to move
the movable jaw upward against the fixed jaw
to securely clamp the sample.
6.2 Specimen clamps and holders
66
68
67
6. Optional Accessories
All specimen clamps available as accessories can be integrated into either the directional or
non-directional specimen holder fixture.
When clamping cassettes, make sure
that they are not clamped too tightly,
since the cassette bodies can bend and
result in sections that are
too thick or thin, or the entire specimen
may fall out and become damaged.
Fig. 33