1600 MiniG – Geno Grinder / Mechanical Disruptor

The MiniG™ is a tissue homogeniser or mechanical cell disruptor and is the smallest model in the SPEX Geno/Grinder range. This mechanical disruptor is the ideal solution for laboratories wanting the power of the 2010 Geno/Grinder, but not needing the same sample throughput capacity. It can cater for one or two deep well titer plates or small sample vials (48 x 2mL or 48 x 5mL) that are vigorously shaken in a vertical motion.

It is ideally suited to sample preparation of tissues for extraction of nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) and proteins and the analysis of pesticides residues.

Typical Sample Types

Typical samples include:

• QuEChERS
• Plant and Animal Tissues
• Cell Cultures
• Seeds
• Yeast
• RNA/DNA Extraction
• Bacteria
• Protein extraction

Features

• Automated mechanical disruption ideal for applications involving sample preparation for DNA, RNA, and protein extractions, pesticide residue analysis, and more.

• Window in lid for observing the grinding operation
• Safety interlock that stops the grinding process if the lid is opened while running
• Easy-to-use clamp secures samples during shaking
• Typical clamp capacity is two titer plates or 48 x 2 mL vials or 48 x 5 mL vials when stacked.
• Simple to use LCD interface with digital timer shows run time in minutes:seconds
• Rate and timer controls allow you to precisely control the grinding program
• Start and stop buttons for manual control or interruption of grinding
• Strong vertical clamp movement of 500-1500 strokes/minute ensures that grinding media directly impact the sample each and every time.
• Typical sample processing time of 1-3 minutes.

Specifications

Brochure

Click here to download the SPEX 1600 MiniG brochure.

Download the AXT Life Science Product Guide