Frozen sample crusher μT-48

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.

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.

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