Reichert-Jung 2050 SuperCut Programmable Microtome w/ Stereo Star Zoom

Reichert-Jung 2050 SuperCut Programmable Microtome w/ Stereo Star Zoom Microscope

The Reichert-Jung 2050 SuperCut is a programmable rotary microtome designed for precise tissue sectioning in histology and pathology applications. It features a remote numeric keypad control panel that allows the operator to program cutting speed, section thickness (in µm), and section count, along with additional automated functions. The system includes a mounted Reichert Stereo Star Zoom Microscope for real-time observation of sectioning, an adjustable light source, and a foot pedal for hands-free operation.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: R. Jung GmbH, D-6907 Nussloch, West Germany
• Model: 2050 SuperCut
• Power: 110V AC, 50–60 Hz, 6.3A
• Control: Programmable remote keypad panel with 4-digit red LED display
• Programmable parameters: Cutting speed (Vmax), section thickness (µm), section count (n)
• Foot pedal: Included — operates microtome via remote control panel
• Microscope: Reichert Stereo Star Zoom, 0.7x–4.2x zoom, Model 570
• Eyepieces: 15x Wide Field (W.F.)
• Adjustable light source: Included
• Glass knives: 2 included
• Knife holder: Adjustable angle, visible on specimen stage
• Specimen stage: Angle-adjustable, graduated scale visible in photos
• Rear connectors: Multiple circular DIN connectors; rocker power switch
• Shipping: Palletized freight required — contact seller for quote before purchasing

Applications

The Reichert-Jung 2050 SuperCut is a rotary microtome built for histology, pathology, and biological research labs that require consistent, programmable thin-section cutting. Rotary microtomes like the 2050 are used to produce thin slices (typically 1–100 µm) of biological tissue or other specimens for light microscopy analysis — a fundamental step in histopathological diagnosis and research. The integrated Stereo Star Zoom Microscope allows the operator to observe the cutting process and inspect sections without moving the specimen, which was a notable feature of Reichert-Jung's SuperCut line. Reichert-Jung (later Leica Biosystems following Leica's acquisition of Cambridge Instruments and the Reichert-Jung brand in the late 1980s) was a respected manufacturer of precision laboratory sectioning instruments used in hospital pathology departments, university research labs, and pharmaceutical quality control. The 2050 dates from the mid-to-late 1980s based on its manufacture date code and West German origin, placing it in the era when motorized programmable microtomes were becoming standard in busy lab environments. This type of instrument continues to be sought after for histology labs needing reliable, manually-supervised automated sectioning capability.