Mini-Beadbeater-Plus

The Mini-Beadbeater-Plus™ is a high-energy bead-mill designed to violently agitate up to a half-gram sample of biological material sealed inside a 2 ml screw-cap microvial containing tiny glass, zirconia, or steel lysing beads. The grinding action of the beads (beadbeating) rapidly disrupts microorganisms, plant and animal tissue in 5-90 seconds. Because the cell disruption occurs inside sealed, disposable microvials, sample cross-contamination during homogenization is completely eliminated - an important feature for nucleic acid isolation. The sterile technique easily accommodates the recovery of intracellular viruses and bacteria from plant and animal tissues. During homogenization, foaming and aerosol formation is minimal - conditions ideal for the recovery of functional enzymes, membranes, and intracellular organelles.
 
 
FEATURES :
 
Versatile - processes up to 400 mg (wet weight) of bacteria, yeast, algae, tissue culture cells, and plant and animal tissue
Simple to operate with intuitive digital controls
Two programmable time presets
Safety interlock lid design
Totally sealed homogenization - no dangerous aerosols
Uses disposable 2 ml screw-cap microvials - no sample cross-contamination
Proven, near horizontal shaking with a compressed figure-8 (3-D) pattern
Powered by a maintenance-free, high torque brushless motor
Dual voltage compatibility: 110 or 220 volt
 
SPECIFICATIONS :
 
Motor: High torque, brushless motor with 4X greater power than commonly used brush or induction motors
Dimensions: 10 inches width, 9 inches depth, 6 inches height, shipping weight 10 pounds
Digital: Touch pad speed control: 1-99 seconds
Precise microprocessor-controlled speed: 4350 oscillations/minute (rpm)
Horizontal vial displacement of 0.75 inches - more efficient than vertical shakers
Uses standard laboratory 2.0 ml, screw-cap microvials having a sharp conical bottom
Cell or tissue capacity: 10 - 400 mg (wet weight)