Bertin InstrumentsPRECELLYS HOMOGENISER
Tissue homogenization for reproducible & efficient sample preparation
Tissue homogenization for reproducible & efficient sample preparation
In order to extract the molecules of interest (extraction of RNA, DNA, proteins, metabolites, etc.) from biological samples, sample preparation procedures generally include a tissue homogenization or cell disruption step.
The Precellys® homogenizers from Bertin Health & Life Sciences use bead-beating technology to homogenize biological samples, such as human, animal or plant tissues, or to lyse micro-organisms. Biological samples are ground via multi-directional movement (3D bead-beating), the speed of which can reach up to 10,000 rotations per minute, depending on the equipment. It takes just a few dozen seconds to homogenize samples, which are then ready for an analysis of the molecules of interest (nucleic acids, proteins, metabolites) using different analysis techniques: PCR, sequencing, Western Blot, liquid chromatography, etc. This represents a considerable time saving that simplifies sample preparation protocols.
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The Precellys® range allows you to prepare samples in full safety and without cross contamination, for both routine applications and R&D projects.
MINILYS PERSONAL HOMOGENIZER
The Minilys is a compact and flexible tissue homogenizer to meet particular sample preparation needs for all laboratories working with biological samples.
Especially designed to offer optimal grinding, lysing and homogenizing efficiency, Minilys is capable of handling 3 x 2mL/0.5mL tubes or 1 x 7mL tube to process any type of samples. Its manual but not screw-in locking system makes Minilys an easy-pick-up laboratory instrument.
Affordable, Minilys offers the best personal homogenization solution. Minilys homogenizer is ideal for daily lab workflow. Associated with the appropriate lysing kit, Minilys can even grind difficult samples like grains or hairs.
Benefits
Flexibility: Minilys offers the possibility to process either 3 x 0.5 or 2mL tubes at once or 1 x 7mL tube.
Easy handling: With only two parameters to choose from (speed and time) the Minilys is operational immediately. The non screw-in system to block the tubes makes the Minilys easy-to-use.
Efficiency: Minilys is the only small homogenizer based on 3D motion that reaches 5 000rpm. This speed allows users to grind even hard samples like skin or hair.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 – 3 x 2ml, 0.5ml tubes |
| Speed range | 3000, 4000 & 5000 rpm |
| Locking system | Manual (no screw-in system) |
| Cycle time | 5s to 240s |
| Weight | 17lb / 7 kg |
| Dimensions | Length 180mm x Width 290mm x Height 380mm |
| Power requirement | 100 – 230 VAC / 50-60 Hz / Power 1 kVA |
| Noise | < 70 dB |
PRECELLYS 24 TOUCH HOMOGENIZER
Precellys® 24 Touch is the ideal lab instrument to homogenize any kind of biological sample, from the softest to the hardest, regardless of its origin (animal tissues, plant tissues, microorganisms…).
It can treat up to 24 samples at a time and has been validated on more than 1,500 different samples: from brain, muscle and heart samples, to very hard material such as bones, hair and seeds.
The intuitive touchscreen interface of Precellys® 24 Touch makes it really easy to use. Thanks to its exclusive vacuum-based tube locking system and its specific design, Precellys® 24 Touch is compliant with safety requirements of the harshest lab environments, such as biological safety level 3.
With its powerful 3D movement, Precellys® 24 Touch provides high energy to the beads contained in the tubes, allowing the homogenization of the samples in a few seconds (~30 sec) at speeds ranging from 4500 to 6800 rpm. Samples can then be processed for further analysis amongst a wide variety of techniques dedicated to DNA/RNA (PCR, electrophoresis, NGS, chips, etc), protein (blotting, mass spectrometry, etc.), or metabolites analyses (chromatography, etc.)
Benefits
Efficient: Powerful 3D motion, up to 6,800 rpm
Easy to use: Touchscreen and exclusive tube locking system
Reproducible: Validated protocols available online
High quality: Robust, ergonomic & safe
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 to 24 tubes of 2 mL, 1 to 24 tubes of 0.5 mL |
| Speed range | 4,500 rpm to 6,800 rpm (by increments of 100 rpm) |
| Programs | Unlimited |
| Number of cycles | Up to 10 |
| Cycle time | Up to 90 sec |
| Pause between cycles | 120 sec |
| Weight | 23 kg / 51 lb |
| Dimensions | L: 287 mm, W: 408 mm, H: 390 mm, (515mm with opened lid) |
| Power requirement | 90 – 250VAC / 50-60 Hz, Power: 1 kVA |
| Noise | < 70 dB |
PRECELLYS EVOLUTION TOUCH HOMOGENIZER
The Precellys Evolution Touch is the most advanced tissue homogenizer that boasts exceptional efficiency and versatility, making it suitable for all types of sample preparation requirements.
It can be used to homogenize any biological sample, whether animal, human, or plant, irrespective of whether the tissue is hard or soft. Based on the multidirectional movement of the beads in the tubes, 3D bead-beating homogenization is the most efficient and reproducible method in comparison to classical ones (mortar & pestle, sonication, blenders, high-pressure homogenizers). The speed can be set to up to 10,000 rotations per minute.
Precellys® Evolution Touch allows you to use six different tube volumes (from 0.3 to 50mL) and prepare between 1 and 96 tubes at the same time. In areas as varied as pharmacology, medical research, forensic medicine, the environment, microbiology, or agronomy, Precellys® Evolution Touch saves you precious time in your routine and R&D projects requiring tissue homogenization or cell disruption. This preliminary processing is crucial for proteins, drugs, metabolites, RNA or DNA extraction.
Benefits
Efficiency on every sample: Up to 10,000 rpm to process and standardize any sample preparation in seconds. Even the hardest samples such as hair, teeth and bones can be fully ground in a short period of time.
Easy handling: The innovative and patented automatic tube locking system allows for easy handling of the Precellys Evolution Touch without advanced training.
Adapted to any type of sample: The high flexibility of the Precellys Evolution Touch, which is capable of handling four sizes of tube (0.5, 2, 7, 15 and 50 mL), makes it the perfect tool when processing samples of different sizes, weight or volume.
Protection for thermo-sensitive molecules: The Precellys Evolution Touch is compatible with the Cryolys Evolution cooling unit. This combination allows users to protect sensitive molecules when processing samples.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8 to 96 wells, 300µL 1 to 24 tubes, 2mL/0.5mL 1 to 12 tubes, 7mL 1 to 6 tubes, 15mL 1 to 3 tubes, 50mL 1 to 6 metal tubes |
| Speed range | 4,500 rpm to 10,000 rpm (increment by 100 rpm) |
| Locking System | Automatic tubes locking system – patented |
| Programs | The software allows users to save an unlimited number of protocols |
| Number of cycles | Up to 10 |
| Cycle time | Up to 90 sec (increment by 1sec) |
| Weight | 60lb / 27kg |
| Dimensions | L: 378mm, W: 515mm, H: 400mm (632mm with open lid) |
| Power requirement | 90 – 250VAC / 50-60 Hz, Power: 1 kVA |
| Noise | < 70 dB |
CRYOLYS EVOLUTION
Cryolys Evolution is a patented cooling system compatible with the Precellys Evolution tissue homogenizer. It prevents thermo-sensitive samples from heat degradation during homogenization process.
Based on dry ice sublimation, it enhances the efficiency of molecular extraction, resulting in premium quality analysis, maintaining the desired temperature between 0 and 10°C before and during the tissue homogenization.
The Cryolys Evolution unit must run off Precellys Evolution and may be purchased separately.
The Precellys Evolution tissue homogenizer software monitors the temperature for fully accurate results. It allows an optimal protection of the sensitive molecules from heat degradation. Cryolys Evolution is the ideal solution when working on native state thermo-sensitive molecules such as active RNA, siRNA, metabolites, enzymes, proteins while getting an hight yield extraction.
Benefits
Easy to install: Powered and controlled by Precellys Evolution, no compressed air required.
Easy to use: Precellys Evolution software automatically monitors the protocol run.
Fast and accurate: Target temperature reached in less than 2minutes and fully monitored.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,5kg/3,3lb of dry ice |
| Space requirement | Height over bench: 70cm Depth of the bench: 70cm |
| Dry ice consumption | 1,5kg/3,3lb for 30 min (run time) |
| Weight | Full unit: 2,6kg/5,7lb Detachable cooling module: 1,3kg/2,8lb |
| Dimensions | L: 335mm, W: 335mm, H: 100mm |
| Requirement | Unit plugged to a Precellys Evolution |
| Noise | < 60 dB |
PRECELLYS LYSING KITS
Optimize tissue lysis with the best materials.
Efficient and high-quality homogenization of tissues is essential before analyzing molecules of interest. Precellys Lysing Kits are specifically designed by Bertin Instruments to be used with Precellys tissue homogenizers.
Bertin Technologies offer a comprehensive range of kits for sample preparation:
· More than 30 Lysing kits with a wide range of bead mix for optimal results
· DNA, RNA, & protein extraction from any biological sample
· Range of tube volumes available
· Certified DNase/RNase free
Benefits
Preparation of biological samples: animal tissues, human tissues, plant tissues or micro-organisms can be optimised due to 5 different volumes (0.5, 2, 7, 15, 96 well-plate) and 4 different bead materials (Ceramic, Glass, Stainless Steel or Garnet).
Manufactured in a clean-room environment, Precellys® Lysing Kits are robust tubes prefilled with high quality beads and compatible with any Precellys homogenizer.
The DNase/RNase free specifications guarantee the best quality and yield of extraction.
The protein safe lysing kits contain specific inhibitors to prevent protein degradation during the homogenization process
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Quantity of Tubes per Kit | 96 well-plate – 0.2mL – 1 breakable plate 0.5 / 2 / 7mL – 50 tubes 15mL kit – 25 tubes |
| Quality Grade | DNase/RNase free |
| Tubes and Caps material | Polypropylene Co-Polymer |
| Autoclavable | Standard procedure |
| Chemical Compatibility | Compatible with most extraction buffers (Acid Phenol, Guanidine thiocyanate, Acetonitrile, Trizol, etc.) |
| Loading Capacity (well plate) | 0.3ml – 0.6mg to 12mg or 3μL to 120μL |
| Loading Capacity (0.5ml tubes) | 1mg to 20mg or 5µL to 200µL |
| Loading Capacity (2ml tubes) | 20mg to 200mg or 200µl to 1.6ml |
| Loading Capacity (7ml tubes) | 200mg to 2g or 200µL to 6mL |
| Loading Capacity (15ml tubes) | 400mg to 4g or 400µL to 9mL |
| Loading Capacity (Metal tubes) | 20mg to 200mg dry grinding |
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