micro-MiniBeadbeater
The micro-MiniBeadbeater is an entry-level, small sample cell disrupter. Samples are processed one vial at a time. Disruption performance is fully comparable to other MBB models. For applications requiring a selection of shaking speeds, see the MiniBeadbeater-1. For processing more than one sample at a time, see MBB-8, MBB-16, MBB-24 and MBB-96.
Cat. No. TP308, 115 volt
Cat. No. TP308EUR, 230 volt
Product Description
Up to 300 mg of cells or tissue are sealed inside a special screw-cap microvial (see below) that also contains 0.1 - 1.5 ml of extraction solution and hundreds of tiny glass or ceramic beads. The vial contents are violently agitated on the micro-MiniBeadbeater. Spores, resistant yeast, and fresh or frozen fibrous tissues from plants or animals can be completely homogenized in 1-3 minutes of operation.
This non-foaming, non-aerosol method is the method of choice for isolating enzymes, nucleic acids and organelles from small samples. It is commonly used with PAGE, polymerase applications and diagnosis using antibody or oligonucleotide probes. High yields of intact DNA or RNA are obtained by simultaneous disruption and extraction in phenol, guanidinium-SCN solution, or a commercial kit reagent. Sterile techniques are easily accommodated to recover viable intracellular virus and bacteria from plant and animal cells. Because the beads and vials are disposable, there is absolutely zero cross-contamination between samples - an essential feature for PCR techniques.
The microMiniBeadbeater can also be used for dry grinding. Here, a few steel beads are added to hard samples such as hair, bone, teeth, seeds and minerals and are completely powdered in 10-60 seconds. Softer materials such as biological tissue, rubber or plastics can be powdered by pre-freezing the sample to liqN2 temperatures (Cryogrinding).
* This product uses special 1.5 ml vials. See below for details.
Selected Applications Using the Mini-Beadbeater
Features
- Rapid and highly efficient
- Totally sealed sample - no dangerous aerosols
- Simple to use
- Disposable vials and beads - no sample cross-contamination
- Very high energy shaking - far superior to lab vortexers. Uses proven, near horizontal shaking in a compressed figure-8 pattern.
- Versatile - use for up to 300 mg (wet weight) of bacteria, yeast, algae, tissue culture cells and plant and animal tissue
Specifications
- Touch pad control of homogenization time (1 and 3 min preset, variable 0.1 to 5 min)
- Digital countdown display and auto time reset
- Oscillations/minute: 4400
- Vial capacity: special 1.5 ml microvial with screw-cap (see below). Working volume of extract 0.1 - 1.0 ml
- Cell or tissue capacity up to 300 mg (wet weight)
- Protective cover with safety interlock
Other Information
The μ-MiniBeadbeater uses beads and special screw-cap vials. Please order separately (see Browse Box in upper left margin of this page to link to Beads and Vials webpages).
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