Razor
Product Code : EL-DAS-10579
Quick answer: This razor is a single-blade cutting tool for the biology laboratory, used for fine, controlled cuts in dissection and for slicing thin hand sections of plant stems, roots and leaves for the microscope. The steel blade is flat on one side and fitted with a plastic handle. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Blade material | Steel |
| Blade profile | Flat on one side |
| Handle | Plastic |
How the razor is used for hand sections
Cutting a transverse section (T.S.) of a stem or root by hand is a standard practical in plant anatomy. The flat face of the blade is kept against the cut surface of the material, which lets the razor travel in a level plane and take off slices thin enough for light to pass through under a compound microscope. The same razor is used in animal dissection wherever a clean slice is needed rather than the snipping action of scissors.
- Hold the plant material upright between thumb and forefinger, supported in a piece of pith or potato if it is thin.
- Wet the blade and the top of the material with water.
- Draw the razor across the top in one smooth, slanting stroke with the flat side towards the material.
- Move the thinnest sections to a watch glass of water with a brush, then stain and mount the best one on a slide.
Key features
- Steel blade for clean slicing of soft tissue and plant material
- Blade flat on one side, which keeps each stroke level when cutting thin sections
- Plastic handle for a secure grip during repeated strokes
- Suited to plant anatomy hand sections and to fine cutting in dissection practicals
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the dissecting razor at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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The full range is in the Dissecting and Surgical section of the Biology Lab range.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the razor flat on one side?
A flat face lets the blade rest against the material and move in one plane, so successive slices come off evenly thin, which is what hand sectioning for the microscope needs.
What is the razor made of?
The blade is steel and the handle is plastic.
What is the price of the dissecting razor?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the dissecting razor to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code EL-DAS-10579 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the dissecting razor?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the dissecting razor at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code EL-DAS-10579.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code EL-DAS-10579 and the quantity, or add the dissecting razor to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
