Friday, August 23, 2013

Evolving Products in the Homogenizing Field



Evolving Products in the Homogenizing Field


As technology moves forward in laboratory research and develop­ment, new products are emerg­ing within the field of sample prepara­tion. One of the continuously evolving product lines is homogenizing equipment. As technology advances, the industry will rely on novel developments within this field. Some of these developments, offered by PRO Scientific (Oxford, CT), are described below.

DPS-20 Homogenizing System
The DPS-20 dual processing system combines mechanical and ultrasonic homogenizing methods in a closed com­pact and timesaving unit with full automa­tion. The system permits the use of each homogenizing method, dependently or independently of each other. It has the memory capacity to store up to nine pro­grams at one time; alternatively, the sys­tem can be used in manual mode for indi­vidual sample processing. Users are given maximum control to best support their own processing needs.
 Generator probes
Viewed as the better alternative to plastic generator probes, which are often seen as disposable, the Multi-Gen 7 is a 7-mm-diam generator probe designed to meet the ever-increasing demand to homogenize numerous samples without the risk of cross-contamination, and it eliminates the need to spend valuable time cleaning the generator between samples. The probes are designed to quickly lock into any of the manufacturer’s homogenizer units through the Multi-Gen Adapter. The adapter permits hands-free ejection of the used generator probe, which minimizes the chance of accidental contamination when attaching the next generator probe.


Responding to the needs for mechanical homogenizers that can accurately and repet­itively perform batch processing, two lines of high-quality benchtop homogenizers, the D-Series and PC-Series, were developed. The slim profile of both homogenizer lines provides a more modern visual appeal, while their technological abilities are equally impressive. Each line consists of four units under the model type PRO300, PRO350, PRO400, and PRO400EL (with a conve­nient extra-long stand). Both series include the PRO TRAC motorized stand, which enables effortless, accurate, and smooth motor positioning. With sample volume range capability from 0.03 mL to 30 L, the homogenizers are well suited for homog­enizing, emulsifying, blending, and/or mix­ing organic and inorganic materials.






There is currently an increasing demand to safely homogenize biohazardous materi­als. Safety Seal tubes and chamber assem­blies were designed to provide a two-way barrier to keep both the end user and the sample safe. The assemblies protect end users from hazardous aerosols that are generated during processing. Delicate or precious samples are also carefully iso­lated from external contaminants. The assemblies prevent the user from oper­ating the blade system while the blade is exposed, thus providing an additional level of safety; the tube or chamber must be assembled correctly for the generator or blade to run. The assemblies are avail­able in tube, glass, or stainless steel, rang­ing from volumes of 1.5 mL to 1 L. All the assemblies work with the manufacturer’s homogenizers, from handheld to benchtop models. Safety Seal tubes and chamber assemblies are an extremely safe method of homogenizing, with either a blade for large, solid material sample processing or a rotor stator generator probe for smaller solid material or liquid processing.

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