Mini-Bead-Beater-16
The Mini-Bead-Beater-16™ disrupts microbial cells and plant and animal tissue by violently agitating four to sixteen standard microcentrifuge tubes containing small ceramic or steel beads and disruption buffer. Even resistant samples like yeast, spores or fibrous tissue are completely homogenized in 3-5 minutes in 0.1 to 1 ml of extraction medium. The non-foaming, aerosol-free method preserves enzymes and organelles. In the presence of nucleic acid extraction media such as phenol, Gu-SCN or a commercial kit solution, DNA or RNA is recovered in the highest possible yield. The method is ideal for PAGE, PCR applications and diagnostics using antibody or oligonucleotide probes. Because the beads and vials are disposable, there is Absolutely Zero cross-contamination between samples - essential for PCR techniques.
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Specifications
● Near horizontal vial orientation, top-to-bottom shaking pattern gives proven, maximum disruption efficiency
● Capacity: four to sixteen screw-cap microvials (0.5, 1.5 and 2.0 ml) each handling 1 to 400 mg (wet weight) bio-samples.
● Shaking speed: 3450 oscillations/min.
● 0-5 minute timer, with auto reset.
● HIGH ENERGY 1/2 HP, 7.4 amp, 115 Volt Motor with grounded plug.
● 10" D X 16" W X 12" H, 27 lbs.
● Removable vial cassette.
Important Buying Note: Unlike the
earlier MiniBeadbeater-8 designed in 1993, the new MiniBeadbeater-16 is quiet
and built to last for many years. That, plus its increased capacity over
the MBB-8, makes it well worth the extra $400. It may look like a MBB-8
but "under the hood", there are big differences.
Ordering Information
Cat. No. 607, Mini-BeadBeater-16, 115 Volt A/C 60 Hz, with safety shield (not shown in photo), one 2 ml vial cassette and instructions, $1895.
Note: The MBB-16 uses beads and commonly available 2 ml screw-cap vials. Please order beads and vials separately. Go to those links for prices and guidance in selecting the correct size and type of beads and vials.
Cat. No. 607EUR, MBB-16, 220-240 Volt A/C, 50 Hz, $1895. [NOTE for European buyers! The MBB-16 is not CE certified at this time (Sep 07). Certification is in progress.]
Cat. No. 607TC16, Vial cassette for 1.5 and 2.0 ml snap-top type microtubes, $55. [No adapter is need for screw cap microtubes. CAUTION!. Do not use snap-top microtubes when working with potentially biohazardous samples]
Cat. No. 607TC8, Vial Holder for eight 7 ml vials. $95.
Cat. No. 3205, 7 ml screw cap, polypropylene vials. Used with 607TC8 Vial Holder, above. $92/case of 1000.
