Dramatically Increased Disruption Efficiency. Ideal for difficult glass bead procedures - cell disruptions/homogenizations of yeast cells, bacteria, plant and animal tissue and pellet resuspensions. or anything that requires extremely violent high-speed agitation.
More Than Vortexing Alone. Patented multi-directional action simultaneously agitates and vortexes at high-speed producing greater yields in less time.
Digital model for accurate, reproducible, repeatable results.
Convenient. Hands-Free Automatically Timed disruption of up to 12 microtubes. 0-15 minute auto-off timer or continuous operation for Analog model. Digital model offers timer from 0-99 minutes or continuous.
Digital model incorporates an adjustable speed alarm.
Economical. Performance comparable to expensive ultrasonic cell disruptors/homogenizers. Compares favorably to Mini-Bead Beater*.
Vortex-Genie Rugged Reliability. Solid metal casting and stainless steel construction. Does not “walk”.
Suitable for Use in Cold Rooms or Incubators.
Vortex Too. Simply remove the Micro Tube holder and snap on the Pop-off Cup (supplied with the unit) to achieve continuous or timed 0-15 minutes - Analog or 0-99 minutes - Digital high-speed vortexing of single test tubes.
*Mini-Bead Beater is a Trademark of BioSpec Produts, Inc.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Supplied with | Microtube holder for (12) microtubes (tubes not included), and Pop-off Cup. |
| Weight | 4.3 Kg (9.5 lb) |
| Base Dimensions (D x W x H) |
165 x 122 x 190mm (6.5 x 4.8 x 7.5in) |
| Time range (Analog) | 0 - 15 minutes or continuous |
| Time range (Digital) | 0 - 99 minutes or continuous |
| Capacity | Up to 12 - 1.5ml or 2.0ml microtubes (additional holders sold separately, tubes not supplied) |
| Speed (Analog) | 3000 RPM (2850 for 50Hz models) |
| Speed (Digital) | 1000-3000 RPM (2850 for 50Hz models) |
| Speed Alarm (Digital) | On/Off, Adjustable |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer warranty |
| Markings | ETL listed (Analog only) / CE (Both Models) |
Spherical lead free soda lime glass beads are available for use with the Disruptor Genie® or TurboMix™ attachment (used with any Vortex-Genie® 2 Mixer) for optimal disruption of cells. Each unit may be used in cold rooms or incubators, and can hold up to twelve 1.5ml or 2.0ml microtubes. Two bead sizes are available:
0.1mm diameter beads — Bacteria 0.5mm diameter beads — Yeast/Fungi
Specific glass bead amounts and disruption times will vary depending on the individual protocol used or the outcome desired. See cell disruption using glass bead media for additional information.
The beads may be cleaned with laboratory detergents, moderate acid solutions, and bleach as needed for specific protocols. The beads may also be autoclaved according to individual preferences. Additionally, the beads may be frozen as needed for specific applications.
Click Here to view Glass Bead Material Safety Data Sheet.