The bead beater is a machine that uses mechanical disruption to lyse and homogenise biological samples. Samples are homogenised with a lysing matrix (beads-hence the name bead beater)
- Require specially bought tubes that are compatible with machine
- Lysing matrix must be suitable for sample
What kind of research is applicable / suitable for this equipment?
- Researchers that need to lyse or pulverise tissue, cells, bacteria. Researchers that want to prepare samples for downstream processes like DNA or RNA extraction.
Any chargeable costs for equipment usage?
No.
Technical specifications
Adapters available | 2ml tubes (ambient)
15ml tubes (ambient) |
Format / System type | Bead beating
Grinder Lysis Homogenizer |
Applications | Suitable for all sample types
Lysis of yeast, fungi, bacteria, soft tissues, cells Isolation of PCR- ready genomic DNA from fecal / soil samples. DNA & RNA purification. Grinding of teeth, bones, hair and pulverization of building materials |
Kit Compatibility | All FastDNA / FastRNA spin/Pro kits. |
Sample throughput | 24x 2ml tubes
12x 15ml tubes |