MiniBeadbeater-8
The MiniBeadbeater-8™ disrupts microbial cells and plant and animal tissue by violently agitating one to eight standard microcentrifuge tubes containing small ceramic 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. Possible sample-to-sample cross contamination is completely eliminated by one time use of low cost vials and beads.
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Specifications
● Near horizontal, top-to-bottom shaking pattern gives maximum efficiency
● Capacity: one to eight microvials (1.5 and 2.0 ml) each handling 1- 400 mg (wet weight) bio-samples. Adapter for 7 ml vials also available (see below).
● 100-3200 oscillations/min, variable speed
● 0-5 minute timer, with auto reset.
● 10 amp, 115 Volt, grounded plug.
● 10" D X 16" W X 12" H, 27 lbs.
Please Note: Shaking energies of
MBB machines are very high - a requisite for rapid cell disruption.
Experience shows that the MBB-8 will wear out in about 300 hours of use
(that's about 50,000 vials later!). A replacement motor/gear assembly
costs about $300 and
can be installed in the lab with simple tools in about twenty minutes.
Lifetimes of other MBB models are much longer and are covered by our standard 2
year warranty.
Ordering Information
Note: The MBB-8 uses beads and commonly available 2 ml screw-cap vials. Please order beads and vials separately. Go to the links beads and microvials for prices and guidance in selecting the correct size and type of beads and vials. For protocols for the MBB-8, Click here.
Cat. No. 693, MiniBeadbeater-8, 115 Volt A/C 60 Hz with safety shield (not shown in photo), and instructions, $1485.
Cat. No. 693EUR, as above in 220-240 Volt A/C, 50 Hz, (Max. no-load speed, 2800 rpm), $1595. [NOTE for European buyers! The MBB-8 is not CE certified.]
Cat. No. 693TC5, adapter to hold five 7 ml vials in place of the usual eight 2 ml microvials, $75.
Cat. No. 3205, 7 ml screw cap, polypropylene vials. Used with 693TC5 Vial Holder, above. $92/case of 1000.
