Well-designed features for precise and accurate serial sectioning, with feed settings visible from the front, an improved locking device, and a counter-balanced wheel. Feed is adjustable from 1 to 50 microns in steps of 1 micron. Free up-and-down movement of the object clamp Automatically restricts total excursion to 28 mm by disengaging the feed mechanism to prevent jamming.

Ball and flange object clamps provide flexible orientation of the object piece. It takes specimens up to 32×27 mm on the stem of block holders. The knife holder allows for 120 mm on a 180 mm-long knife. The cutting angle is adjustable to 30^{0 .} Two levers release the knife holder for resetting angles, and a third lever releases the entire assembly for movement on the slide to adjust the horizontal distance from the object.

The latest cam system eliminates the conventional cord system for feeding, resulting in better section cutting and improved efficiency of the machine.

Supplied complete with one knife 120 mm long with a back and handle in a wooden box, two block holders, one bottle of lubrication oil, and a dust cover.