The Mini-BeadBeater-1™ violently agitates a sealed microcentrifuge vial containing cells or tissue, extraction solution and hundreds of minute glass beads. Even resistant yeast or fibrous tissues are completely homogenized in 3 to 5 minutes in 0.1 to 1.0 ml of homogenization medium. The non-foaming, non-aerosol method preserves enzymes, nucleic acids and organelles. Ideal for PAGE, polymerase applications and diagnosis using antibody or oligonucleotide probes. Recover high yields of intact DNA or RNA by simultaneous disruption and extraction in phenol, GuaninidiumSCN solutions or commercial kit reagents . Sterile techniques are easily accommodated to recover intracellular virus and bacteria from plant and animal cells. Because the beads and vials are disposable, there is Absolutely Zero cross-contamination between samples - essential for PCR techniques.
( for larger machines holding more than one vial at a time, see Mini-beadbeater-8 and Minibeadbeater-96 )
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Features
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Rapid and highly efficient.
- Totally Sealed - no dangerous aerosols.
- Simple to use.
- Disposable vials and beads - no sample cross-contamination.
- Very high energy shaking - superior to lab vortexers
- Versatile - use for bacteria, yeast, algae, tissue culture cells and plant and animal tissue.
Specifications
- Motor: 115 Volt A/C, 60 Hz, 0.6 amp, 3 wire grounded plug. (European 220 Volt version available)
- Dimensions: 5 inches W, 10 inches D, 7 inches H, shipping wt. 10 lbs
- Digital: Touch pad controls speed and length of homogenization.
- RPM: 2500, 4200, 4600, and 4800.
- Time Setting: 0-5 minutes in 10 second increments.
- Standard 2.0 ml microvials with screw-caps containing neoprene o-rings.
Ordering Information
Cat. No. 3110BX, Mini-BeadBeater-1, 115 Volt A/C 60 Hz version, $695.00
Cat. No. 3110BXEUR, Mini-BeadBeater-1, 220-240 Volt A/C 50 Hz version, $715.00
Note: The MBB-1 uses glass or zirconia-silica beads and commonly available 2 ml screw-cap vials. Please click FOR INFORMATION on how to select and order your beads and vials.
