Beadbeater, 0.5mm

Unique BeadBeater provides a safe and efficient method for disrupting cell and tissue samples. Designed for sample quantities up to 100 g (wet weight) in 200 ml of medium. Ideal for grinding and homogenizing cells and difficult to digest samples. Unit features a Teflon rotor that creates a shearing action using minute glass beads. Cells can be 90% disrupted in less than three minutes. Supplied complete with 350 ml polycarbonate chamber, one pound of glass beads (0.5 mm), motor base, ice-water jacket and instructions. Optional small chambers are available for use with reduced sample volumes. Chambers have a working volume of 15ml and 50ml and a maximum sample size of 7g and 12g respectively. Working Volume: 200 ml Total Volume: 350 ml Motor: 0.43 HP, single speed Weight: 10 Pounds Electrical Req.: 115 VAC, 50 Hz, 840 wattsShipping Weight: 26.625 lbsShipping Dimensions: 16.00 x 16.00 x 16.00Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.