Mini-Beadbeater-1
The Mini-BeadBeater-1 is a high-energy cell disupter designed for one sample at a time. It features four speeds and a digital timer. It is convenient for up to about 20 vial samples per day. See the MBB-16 and -96 for larger through-put. Protocols using different models of the MBB are transferable with little if any modification.
Cat. No. 3110BX, Mini-BeadBeater-1, 115 volt
Cat. No. 3110BXEUR, Mini-BeadBeater-1, 230 volt
Beads and vials must be purchased separately. For selecting Beads and Vials see the links in Browse box in the upper left margin.
*Note for European buyers: The The Mini-BeadBeater-1 is not CE certified at this time (May 2010).
Product Description
The Mini-Beadbeater-1 violently agitates a sealed microcentrifuge vial containing cells or tissue, extraction solution and tiny glass, zirconia or steel beads. Even resistant yeast or fibrous tissues are completely homogenized in about 3 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, Guanidinium-SCN 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.
Selected Applications Using the Mini-Beadbeater
Features
- Rapid and highly efficient.
- Totally Sealed - no dangerous aerosols.
- Simple to use.
- Disposable vials and beads - no sample cross-contamination.
- Very high energy shaking - far superior to lab vortexers. Uses the proven, near horizontal shaking pattern.
- Versatile - use for up to 400 mg (wet weight) of 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.
- Selectible Oscillations/minute: 2500, 4200, 4600, and 4800.
- Throw or vial displacement 3/4 inches in horizontal axis.
- Time Setting: 0-5 minutes in 10 second increments.
- Standard 2.0 ml screw-cap microvials with a sharp conical bottom. Not designed for skirted vials.
- Cell or tissue capacity up to 400 mg (wet weight)
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