Frozen sample crusher
Freeze Crusher
μT-48
Product Code：0080981-000
Quick crush of liquid N2 frozen fungus and tissue samples. High-speed shaking of samples in 2 ml microtubes or stainless steel jar with stainless steel crushers.
Image of using optional holder for 48 microtubes
| After crushing rice at 1200rpm for 30sec |
Main Application
●Crushing yeast, mold, plant, animal tissue●Crushing bones, teeth and limb of small animals
●Crushing coat of electric cable, resin and asbestos samples
Features
Powerful crushing of frozen samples by metal crusher
Tissue samples from organ, fungus and plant are put into container with metal crusher, set inside holder and freeze by using liquid N2, and then undergo crushing using impact of shaking. This method can prevent degrade and denature of material of interest because crushing while freezing. It can also addressed to dangerous samples since it handles samples inside closed container.Only tens of seconds are needed to crush, effective for small samples as well
It may vary depending on samples but crushing time is generally about tens of seconds. This product doesn’t have freezing function though crushing process may finish before sample thaws. Method of this machine is effective for small samples as well and there is little loss of sample.Disposable container can be used
Disposable 2ml microtube can be used. There is no need to wash and no risk of contamination. When crushing extra hard samples (such as bones and plastics), use stainless jar to get enough strength against vigorous shake.Specifications
| Model | μT-48 |
| Shaking Method | Reciprocal (vertical) |
| Shaking Speed | 0 - 2500rpm (*1) |
| Applicable Container / Number | 2.0ml microtubes: 48 (*2) Stainless steel strong crushing jar: 4 |
| Processing amount | 2.0ml microtubes: 0.1 - 0.2ml/tube Stainless steel strong crushing jar: 1〜2g/container (*3) |
| Timer | OFF timer (1 - 999 sec) |
| Safety device / function | Safety cover opening check, holder attachment check |
| Dimensions | 220 x 310 x 315Hmm |
| Weight | Approx. 10kg |
| Power Supply | AC100V |
(*1) Actually sufficient crush can be obtained under 1200rpm.
(*2) Applicable 2mL tube: eppendorf Safe-Lock tubes (No.0030120094)
(*3) May vary due to sample.
(*2) Applicable 2mL tube: eppendorf Safe-Lock tubes (No.0030120094)
(*3) May vary due to sample.
●This machine generates loud operating noise. Please understand.
●We have a list of samples which underwent crushing successfully so please feel free to ask.
●Holders and crushers are option.
●We have a list of samples which underwent crushing successfully so please feel free to ask.
●Holders and crushers are option.
Options
2mL round bottom micro tube holder for keep cooling
TH-0203T
Product Code：0081429-000
Four holders for three 2mL round bottom micro tubes, and 24 metal crushers.
Metal crushers are standard accessories.
Micro tubes are not included.
Micro tubes are not included.
Features
TH-0203T holder is designed for keep cooling more long time than TH-0248T holder.Each holder can set up to three 2mL round bottom micro tubes (we recommend safe-lock type from Eppendorf), and μT-48 can hold up to 4 holders.
Specifications
| Model | TH-0203T |
| Applicable Container / Number | 2mL round bottom micro tubes x 3 / holder (we recommend safe-lock type from Eppendorf) |
| Standard Accessory | Holder x 4 Metal crusher x 24 Attachment parts (for set holders to μT-48) x 1 |
2mL round bottom micro tube holderTH-0248TProduct Code：0081137-000Holder for forty-eight 2mL round bottom micro tubes, and 100 metal crushers.
Metal crushers are standard accessories.
Micro tubes are not included.Features
Set of holder for forty-eight 2mL round bottom micro tube (we recommend safe-lock type from Eppendorf), and 100 metal crushers. μT-48 can hold 1 of this holder.Specifications
Model TH-0248T Applicable Container / Number 2mL round bottom micro tubes x 48
(we recommend safe-lock type from Eppendorf)Standard Accessory Metal crusher x 100
Stainless steel strong crushing jar
TH-SPT
Product Code：0081430-000
Stainless steel strong crushing jar for crushing hard samples.
All components of TH-SPT.
Stainless steel strong crushing jar x 4, metal crusher for jar x 4, attachment parts and extension bar for for set to μT-48,
Stainless steel strong crushing jar x 4, metal crusher for jar x 4, attachment parts and extension bar for for set to μT-48,
| Set up image | Stainless steel strong crushing jar and crusher | Metal crusher for jar (standard accessory) |
Features
When crushing extra hard samples (such as bones and plastics), use stainless jar to get enough strength against vigorous shake.For crushing bones, teeth, coat of electric cable and plastic samples.
Processing amount: 1 - 2g / jar (May vary according to the sample.)
Specifications
| Model | TH-SPT |
| Processing amount | 1 - 2g / jar (May vary according to the sample.) |
| Standard Accessory | Stainless steel strong crushing jar x 4 Metal crusher for jar x 4 Attachment parts x 1 set and extension bar x 1 for set to μT-48 |
