Questions to ask when choosing a homogenizer

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Bio-Gen PRO200 - 5 Star Homogenizer

Another 5-star rating for our Bio-Gen PRO200 Homogenizer

FEATURES

Tissue homogenizer / small sample hand homogenizer

Hand-held or Post-mounted laboratory homogenizer unit

• Small and powerful, 144 W
• Ideal for processing within various tube sizes from 0.5ml to small beakers
• Variable speed from 5,000 to 35,000 RPM
• Separate ON/OFF switch 
• Quiet
• 2 Year Warranty
• Generator probes and accessories sold separately 

 The Bio-Gen PRO200 is conveniently available in a homogenizing package. Our homogenizing package kits include everything you need to begin homogenizing.

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Homogenizer Product Literature

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Package Kits  Lab Equipment DPS-20 Multi-Prep

NEW PRODUCTS:

    
Brushless                 Powerful Digital
Homogenizer           Homogenizer

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5-Star Rated Lab Homogenizer

The Bio-Gen PRO200 is a 5-star rated homogenizer

Learn more about the Bio-Gen PRO200.

FEATURES

Tissue homogenizer / small sample hand homogenizer

Hand-held or Post-mounted laboratory homogenizer unit

• Small and powerful, 144 W
• Ideal for processing within various tube sizes from 0.5ml to small beakers
• Variable speed from 5,000 to 35,000 RPM
• Separate ON/OFF switch 
• Quiet
• 2 Year Warranty
• Generator probes and accessories sold separately 

 The Bio-Gen PRO200 is conveniently available in a homogenizing package. Our homogenizing package kits include everything you need to begin homogenizing.

Learn more about the Bio-Gen PRO200.

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Multi-Prep: Feature Homogenizer

Check out the Labcompare featured homogenizer.

Multi-Prep Rapid Homogenizer System

FEATURES

• Rapid automated multi-sample homogenizing
• Process up to 6 samples at a time
• Samples homogenized in seconds
• Store up to 10 different programs
• Easy Load Spider Tube Racks
• Accommodates standard tubes from 5ml to 50ml*
• Can perform 60 oscillations per minute
• Automated engagement & disengagement of Probes
• Multi-Prep Probes ensure great results while avoiding cross contamination
• Compact design, occupies small footprint

*Depends on tube dimensional size

Learn more about PRO Multi-Prep Homogenizer

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Will homogenizing affect my steeping time?

We have been working closely with many customers lately in regards to these specific type of applications.  From some of our customers processing smaller volumes (10-50ml), we have been told that 15 seconds of homogenization is like a week or two of steeping.   Our homogenizers are high shear homogenizers which create a uniform particle bandwith of your sample.  This is different than a traditional blender.  Blending isn't the same as homogenizing and it would definitely take a lot longer.  It has been reported that  15-30 seconds of a homogenizer would be equivalent to what might be accomplished by a blender in 20 minutes.   The benefit of our equipment is there is minimal to no heat produced during processing.

Learn more about homogenizing VG for e-juice,

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Homogenizing from A - Z Post #4

Homogenizing A - Z 

Homogenizing is one of the first steps in research and PRO homogenizers have been used to process so many different type of samples from A (acetate) to Z (zebrasfish).

What can we help you homogenize today?
Take a look at our extensive homogenizing application database

Or review letters H & I here: 

Hair shampoo

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Hair shampoo VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 15000-20000g MEDIUM: None VOLUME OF MEDIUM: None PROCESS: Mix shampoo to desired consistency PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: Large mixer with 24" rotor and 4" blade EQUIPMENT USED: PRO250 Homogenizer w/stand & 20mm probe or PRO300 Homogenizer with PRO Safety Sealed Chamber Assembly APPLICATION AND RESULTS: The blade moved a great deal of the shampoo because the high rpms.

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Hamster brain

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Hamster brain VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 10 ml MEDIUM: Not reported VOLUME OF MEDIUM: Not reported PROCESS: Homogenization for RNA and protein purification analysis PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: Not reported EQUIPMENT USED: PRO200 Homogenizer with 10mm generator APPLICATION AND RESULTS: Successful completion of application.

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Hamster tissue

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Hamster tissue VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 9 grams MEDIUM: Aqueous VOLUME OF MEDIUM: 1-5 ml PROCESS: Release bacteria from tissue PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: None EQUIPMENT USED: PRO200 Homogenizer with 10mm generator APPLICATION AND RESULTS: Required results achieved easily.

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Heart cells

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Heart cells VOLUME OF MATERIAL: Not reported MEDIUM: Not reported VOLUME OF MEDIUM: Not reported PROCESS: Isolation of metabolites PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: None EQUIPMENT USED: PRO200 Homogenizer with 5mm generator APPLICATION AND RESULTS: Worked well. Intended results achieved within seconds.

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Hippocampus PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT MATERIAL: Rat hippocampus VOLUME OF MATERIAL: Not reported MEDIUM: Cocktail lysis buffer containing protease inhibitors and phosphatase inhibitors VOLUME OF MEDIUM: Not reported PROCESS: Snap-frozen in liquid nitrogen and homogenized PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: Not reported EQUIPMENT USED: PRO200 Homogenizer  APPLICATION AND RESULTS: DOI: Achieved desired homogenization results http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2014.10.011 Hippocampus and prefrontal cortex

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Hippocampus and prefrontal cortex  VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 1 ml MEDIUM: VOLUME OF MEDIUM: Not reported PROCESS: PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: None EQUIPMENT USED: PRO Homogenizer APPLICATION AND RESULTS: DOI: Hippocampus and prefrontol cortex and 1.0ml for nucleus accumbens, using a handheld homogenizer on slow setting. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00216-013-7514-9

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HIV Infected H9 cells

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: HIV Infected H9 cells VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 20-200 g MEDIUM: Not reported VOLUME OF MEDIUM: 50-400 ml PROCESS: Disrupt cell membrane PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: Dounce Homogenizer EQUIPMENT USED: PRO250 Homogenizer (w/ stand) or PRO300 D Homogenizer with blade and sealed chamber assembly APPLICATION AND RESULTS: Worked well and sealed system is a must. However, sharpened blades may pose a huge health risk if poked into skin. RECOMMENDATIONS: As an added safety feature for working with a such material, we would suggest the use of a generator system (smooth bottomed) that has no exposed sharp edges that can break the skin of its user.

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Human liver

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Human liver VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 100-200 ml MEDIUM: Water VOLUME OF MEDIUM: Not reported PROCESS: Complete homogenization PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: None EQUIPMENT USED: PRO250 Homogenizer (w/ stand) or PRO300 D Homogenizer with blade and blade and probe sealed chamber assembly and 20mm probe  APPLICATION AND RESULTS: Worked best with the blade and sealed chamber assembly. Chunks were too big for the 20mm generator.

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Human tissue

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Human tissue VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 5 g MEDIUM: Not reported VOLUME OF MEDIUM: Not reported PROCESS: Homogenization PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: Brinkmannn homogenizer EQUIPMENT USED: PRO200 Homogenizer with 10mm generator APPLICATION AND RESULTS: Homogenized tissue well and was quieter than previous methods.

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Human tissue

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Human tissue VOLUME OF MATERIAL: .05 ml MEDIUM: Not reported VOLUME OF MEDIUM: Not reported PROCESS: Homogenize RNA PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: Not reported EQUIPMENT USED: PRO200 Homogenizer with 5mm generator APPLICATION AND RESULTS: Worked well

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Human tissue

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Human tissue VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 8 ml MEDIUM: Not reported VOLUME OF MEDIUM: Not reported PROCESS: RNA extraction PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: Brinkmannn Polytron EQUIPMENT USED: PRO200 Homogenizer with 7mm generator APPLICATION AND RESULTS: Liked low noise level of units. Achieved desired results.

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Human tissue

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Human tissue VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 20 ml MEDIUM: Phosphate buffer VOLUME OF MEDIUM: 50 ml PROCESS: Complete homogenization PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: shift blender, mortar and pestle EQUIPMENT USED: PRO200 Homogenizer with 10mm generator APPLICATION AND RESULTS: Worked very well and desired results were achieved.

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Intestinal Samples (Swine)

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL: Intestinal samples (Swine) VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 2mm pieces MEDIUM: VOLUME OF MEDIUM: PROCESS: Lysed PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD: EQUIPMENT USED: PRO200 Homogenizer APPLICATION AND RESULTS: DOI: To obtain representative measurements from the 2-cm jejunal samples, three cross-sections of approximately 2 mm were pooled and lysed using PRO 200 Post-Mounted Laboratory http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0079343

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