BeadBug 6, Six Position Homogenizer, 115V – Benchmark Instruments
The BeadBug 6 is a powerful six-position homogenizer, ideal for rapid and efficient cell disruption, DNA/RNA extraction, and sample preparation. It uses high-speed vibration with beads for homogenization and operates at 115V.
BeadBug 6, Six Position Homogenizer, 115V
The BeadBug™ 6 joins the large capacity BeadBlaster™ 24 and personal-sized BeadBug™ 3 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. Programming the unit is very simple – just set the speed, time, number of cycles, and pause between cycles, then press start. For convenience, the last programmed parameters remain in memory for repeated runs.
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. After homogenization, tubes are spun briefly in a centrifuge, and the lysate removed with a pipette.
Designed to fit the needs of medium throughput laboratories, the BeadBug 6 can simultaneously process up to six samples in 2.0ml tubes. With optional adapters, the unit will also accept two 5.0ml tubes. A full range of bead materials and sizes are available in both prefilled tubes and in bulk to meet all your sample processing needs.
✅ Extremely powerful mixing for lysis, grinding or homogenization
✅ Faster and more effective than tissue grinders
✅ Homogenize up to 6 tubes simultaneously
✅ Extremely compact, less than 9″ wide
✅ Eliminates the cross contamination associated with handheld homogenizers
✅ Full range of beads in prefilled tubes and bulk available
IDEAL FOR
✅ Cell Disruption – Effective breakdown of various cell types for protein, DNA, or RNA extraction.
✅ DNA/RNA Extraction – Ideal for extracting nucleic acids from tissues, cells, or microorganisms.
✅ Protein Extraction – Effective for extracting proteins from complex samples.
✅ Microbe Lysis – Disruption of bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms for further analysis.
✅ Tissue Homogenization – For breaking down tissues into smaller particles for analysis.
✅ Sample Preparation – Preparing samples for subsequent applications like PCR, qPCR, and ELISA.
✅ Gene Expression Analysis – Used to prepare samples for RNA-seq or other gene expression analysis techniques.
✅ Drug Testing – Ideal for sample preparation in pharmaceutical research.
✅ Plant Material Processing – For extracting compounds from plant samples, such as proteins, DNA, and metabolites.
✅ Metabolite Extraction – For isolating metabolites from biological samples.
FEATURES
Specifications
| Speed Range | 2500 to 4350rpm | |
| Capacity | 6 x 2.0ml (Screw cap /skirted and non-skirted) | |
| Timer | 1 sec. to 90 sec. with up to 10 cycles | |
| Dimensions | 8.6 x 14 x 8 in / 22 x 35.5 x 20.5 cm | |
| Weight | 20 lbs / 9 kg | |
| Warranty | 2 years | |
| Electrical | 100-240V 50-60 Hz |
