Quickly change out blocks with a easy to use, large lever to release a block for sectioning. A built-in level helps for consistency of block alignment, providing a quick reference. The quick cassette clamp and be interchanged with the optional standard specimen vice clamp.

The ergonomic handwheel on the Rankin Basics microtome allows the controlled vertical movement of the blade. The handwheel allows the user to precisely adjust the thickness of the sections being cut, allowing for the production of high-quality, uniform sections for analysis.

The manual coarse feed gives a natural feel and more control over the specimen head.