Description
The Covaris CP02 cryoPREP Automated Dry Pulverizer is a precision instrument designed for cryogenic dry pulverization of frozen biological samples, including tissues, tumor samples, bone, and cells. It uses a calibrated and controlled mechanical force to cryofracture flash-frozen samples within a mass range of 15 mg to 2 g, disrupting the extra-cellular tissue matrix and increasing surface area to improve downstream biomolecule extraction efficiency while minimizing sample loss. Because the process operates entirely under cryogenic conditions — samples must be deep-frozen, typically with liquid nitrogen, prior to processing — it avoids thermal stress on sensitive biomolecules like RNA, DNA, proteins, and metabolites, preserving sample integrity throughout homogenization. The device features a user-friendly interface with automatic start/stop operation and delivers reproducible impact intensity, making it well suited for applications in molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, synthetic biology, gene editing workflows, and biopharmaceutical sample preparation.
Features:
- Cryogenic Dry Pulverization: Fractures frozen samples without thawing, preserving biomolecule integrity.
- Single Tube Processing: Designed for individual sample tube processing with tissueTUBE holders.
- Broad Mass Range: Handles sample masses from 15 mg to 2 g (as low as 10 mg with certain tissueTUBE accessories).
- No Active Cooling Required: Samples are pre-frozen (e.g., via liquid nitrogen) rather than cooled by the device itself.
- Reproducible Impact Intensity: Automated, calibrated mechanical force ensures consistent sample processing.
- User-Friendly Interface: Automatic start/stop operation simplifies workflow.
- Compact Benchtop Footprint: Space-efficient design suited for standard lab benches.
- Broad Sample Compatibility: Effective for tough or fibrous tissues, tumor samples, bone, and cells.
Specifications:
- Sample processing capacity: Single tube
- Sample mass range: 15 mg to 2 g
- Power rating: 100–120V~, 50/60 Hz (220V version also available)
- Power consumption: 300 VA max
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 9″ x 17″ x 10.75″
- Weight: 25 lb
- Included accessories (typical): TT1 tube holder, power cable
