Used Lab Equipment

The BeadBug is a high energy benchtop homogenizer that sets the performance standard for personal sized cell disruption and lysis instruments. Simultaneous homogenization of up to 3 samples takes place inside the disposable 2 ml screw cap microtubes. The optimize mixing motion causes rapid cell disruption through constant high velocity impact from the hardened micro-beads chosen specifically for the sample type. With up to three tube capacity and a footprint of just 7 x 8”, the BeadBug is the ideal homogenizing instrument for low to medium throughput laboratories.

Specification:

• Speed Range: 2800 to 4000rpm
• Max. Capacity: 3 x 2.0mL
• Timer: 3 sec. to 3 min.
• Operating Temp. Range: +4C to +65C
• Dimensions: 6.9: x 8.3" x 5.3"
• Weight: 5lbs
• Electrical: 115V

The BeadBlaster 24 completely lyses, grinds and homogenizes a broad variety of biological samples. Even the most difficult samples are often fully homogenized within 35 seconds or less. The stainless steel tube carrier subjects up to 24 samples to an optimized, high speed, 3D motion, producing high energy impacts between the samples and micro beads to release cellular contents. To protect fragile, heat sensitive samples, the unit can be programmed to operate in shortened consecutive cycles with a rest period in between. Up to 50 programs can be stored in memory and recalled for future use.

Specification:

• Capacity: 24 x 2ml tubes
• Speed: 4 to 7 m/s, 0.05 increments
• Cycle time: 1-90 sec, 1 sec increments
• Pause between cycles: 0-2 min, 1 sec increments
• Max. Cycles per program: 10
• Program memory: up to 50
• Accel. / Decel. Time: <2 sec
• Noise level: <68db
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 11 x 14.2 x 15.2 in / 28 x 36 x 38.5 cm
• Weight: 55 lb / 25 kg
• Electrical: 100V to 240V, 50-60Hz, 600W

The BeadBug™ 6 joins the large capacity BeadBlaster™ 24 and personal sized BeadBug™ as the newest member of the Benchmark homogenizer line. Like the other members of the Benchmark Microtube Homogenizer family, the BeadBug 6 utilizes a three dimensional shaking motion to disrupt samples. This motion, when combined with beads of the appropriate size and material, causes high velocity impacts with the sample and is an extremely fast and efficient method for releasing cellular contents, including nucleic acids and proteins. Many different sample types, from cells in culture to organ tissues and bone can be homogenized in the BeadBug 6, most within 45 seconds. Sealed tubes prevent cross contamination in the BeadBug 6. Samples are simply loaded into the tubes along with the beads and placed in the unit for processing. Designed to fit the needs of medium throughput laboratories, the BeadBug 6 can simultaneously process up to six samples in 2.0ml tubes.

Specification:

• Speed Range: 4.0 to 7.0 m/s (0.05 m/s increments)
• Capacity: 6 x 2.0ml or 2 x 5.0ml*
• Cycle Time: 1 to 90 sec. (up to 90 sec.)
• Pause between cycles: 0 to 90 sec. (1 sec. increments)
• Max, cycles per program: 10
• Noise Level: <65 db
• Dimensions: 8.6 x 14 x 8 in. / 22 x 35.5 x 20.5 cm
• Weight: 20 lbs /9kg
• Electrical: 100 to 240V, 50-60Hz

The BeadBug is a high energy benchtop homogenizer that sets the performance standard for personal sized cell disruption and lysis instruments. Simultaneous homogenization of up to 3 samples takes place inside the disposable 2 ml screw cap microtubes. The optimize mixing motion causes rapid cell disruption through constant high velocity impact from the hardened micro-beads chosen specifically for the sample type. With up to three tube capacity and a footprint of just 7 x 8”, the BeadBug is the ideal homogenizing instrument for low to medium throughput laboratories.

Specification:

• Speed Range: 2800 to 4000rpm
• Max. Capacity: 3 x 2.0mL
• Timer: 3 sec. to 3 min.
• Operating Temp. Range: +4C to +65C
• Dimensions: 6.9: x 8.3" x 5.3"
• Weight: 5lbs
• Electrical: 115V

Benchmark's new handheld homogenizer, the D1000, is designed to rapidly homogenize, emulsify, suspend and disrupt biological samples. Ideal for use with microtubes, the homogenizer works well with samples from 0.1ml to 250ml.

Specification:

• Speed Range: 8,500 to 30,000 rpm
• Capacity: 0.1 to 250ml
• Noise Level: <70 db
• Operating Temp. Range: +4 to 65C

The LV1 is an excellent choice for academic and commercial customers who work with high-value samples, especially when product recovery is of paramount concern. This processor is equally adept at handling oil-in-water emulsions and solids-in-liquid suspensions.

Specifications:

• Shear Rate @ 2069 bar (30,000 psi): 23 x 107 sec-1
• Minimum Sample Size: 1 ml to 6 ml per stroke
• Maximum Sample Volume: 6 ml per stroke
• Stroke Frequency: up to 2 per minute
• Product Temperature Limit: 73ºC (165ºF)
• Dimensions: 20” x 25.8” x 23.7” H
• Weight: 240 lbs

Applications:

Any researcher who requires genomic DNA, total RNA or recombinant protein as a starting material will benefit from the FastPrep System.

• Northern blot analysis, qPCR and microarrays
• Optimization of recombinant protein expression
• Library synthesis and Southern blots
• RT-PCR and differential display
• Pathogen screening of soil or water
• Environmental surveys
• Verification of food safety

Advantages:

Any researcher who requires genomic DNA, total RNA or recombinant protein as a starting material will benefit from the FastPrep System.

• Rapid and reproducible homogenization
• Lyse difficult or uncharacterized samples with ease
• Eliminate the frustration and inconsistency of traditional grinding methods
• Self-contained system removes possibility for contamination
• Save valuable time at sample preparation step
• Economical and easy to use
• Exceptional support and personalized experimental advice

Specifications:

• Lyse any hard sample in 40 seconds or less!
• Number and size of samples: 24 tubes (2ml)
• Time: Range 1-60 seconds, programmable with 0.5 m/s increments.
• Speed: Range 4-6.5 m/s programmable with 0.5 m/s increment.
• Acceleration: <2 seconds to maximum speed.
• Deceleration: <2 seconds to stop.
• Duty cycle: 6.5 m/s for 60 seconds with 60 seconds rest period between runs.
• Noise level: <70db noise.
• Construction: Painted aluminum body, with transparent top enclosure. Exchangeable polypropylene sample holder; Sealed Sample Compartment; Self-contained disposable pan for ease of cleaning; All surfaces chemically resistant.
• Controls: Microcontroller control panel, with LCD screen and membrane-printed keyboard; Microcontroller clock 16 MHz.
• Power requirements: 110VAC/60Hz or 220 VAC/50 Hz, 500 W
• Weight: 17.5 kg.
• Dimensions: Height-270mm; Base(Ellipse)size-425x330mm.
• Standard environmental temperature operating range: 4-40°C.

This versatile homogenizer provides a cost-effective method for quick, safe batch processing without cross-contamination. Accessory vials and equipment enable more efficient throughput. The sample holder accommodates a wide variety of sample configurations. Any container that can fit into the sample holder's 4 x 5 in. platform can be used to homogenize a sample. Linear motion ensures uniformity in sample processing. The versatility of the PowerGen is also represented by the wide array of samples which can be processed on it. Typically small soft tissues and microbial samples can be homogenized in 96 deep well plates, using either small grinding balls or even smaller disruption beads. Samples which are still small, but much tougher like seeds, bone, and root, are processed in 4mL vials using larger grinding balls. The larger balls are needed to simply increase the force to homogenize hard samples.

Features:

• Versatile; process a wide variety of samples from 20 to 500mg
• Accommodates deep well plates, racks of microfuge tubes, vial sets, and even small bottles
• Unlike a traditional homogenizer, samples can be processed with or without liquid
• Eliminates cross contamination
• Uses vials and tubes filled with a steel bead
• Back-and-forth motion for thorough pulverizing
• Capacity: 100ml
• Timer: 1 to 10 minutes

Specifications

• Voltage: 120V
• For Use With (Application): Ideal for grinds multiple samples of seeds, bone and other tough tissues
• Speed: 8000 to 30000rpm

The Kinematica Polytron PT-1200C Homogenizer offers a powerful 100W drive and control unit with three exchangeable dispersing aggregates with quick coupling. The PT-1200C features a safety transformator with tension outlet 18V and splash proof housing.

Specifications:

• Maximum Speed: 22,000 rpm
• Sample Range: 1 mL – 250 mL
• Maximum Tip Speed: 11 m/s
• Power Requirements: 110/220V, 50/60Hz

Description:

Homogenizers are ideal for plant and animal homogenization, PCR applications, soil and wastewater extractions, and Karl Fischer titration. These high-speed rotor/stator homogenizers feature infinitely variable speed control and can be used to rapidly crush, tear, disintegrate, emulsify, or suspend particles in a liquid medium. The systems impart shear energy into a liquid emulsion or suspension far greater than that of a conventional mixer. The accessory dispersing elements provide a wide range of volumes and applications.