Product Info

Multipurpose spin down mixer adapted to beads crushing

Bug Crasher GM-01

Code No.： 0061173-000

【discontinued】2-in-1 Equipment to handle Vortex and Spin down. Also, it can be used for crushing with beads and metal crusher. It is reasonably priced for crushing samples that are known for their hardness.

Applications

•Crushing of Microbe (nearly same hardness as E. coli and Blue-green algae)
•Drying plants or Crushing frozen leaves and petals
•Spin down in Ethanol precipitation of DNA

Features

This product has been discontinued.

Crushing of Microbe

Fluorescent microscope image of Bluegreen algae. Experimental data provided by Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Science.

When extracting DNA/RNA, protein from E. Coli, yeast or blue-green algae, mix glass beads with sample and agitate them. Process will be smooth because you can apply spin down directly after crushing. When extracting RNA, it is effective to freeze samples.

Ethanol precipitation by Spin down function

Photo of Electrophoresis is the comparison results for Ethanol precipitation and Centrifuge.

The advantages of this unit is that number of simultaneous processing and the efficiency outperforms those of crushing with mortar. 12 pcs 1.5/2.0 mL Microtubes can be loaded (Max. 6 pcs when using Metal crusher due to its weight) and both Stirring and Spin down can be performed. Although Spin down function is Max. 1300xg, it is possible for Ethanol precipitation of nucleic acids.

Crushing of plant tissue

Broccoli (bud) + zirconia ball

Arabidopsis (leaf) + metal crusher

Tissues such as soft plant leaves can be crushed with zirconia beads or optional Metal crusher. In the case of RNA, making the sample frozen is effective.

Specifications

Model	GM-01
Stirring method	High-speed inversion
Stirring force adjustment	10 steps (Level 1 to A) *Effective of Level A is equivalent to that of Delta Mixer at 2600 r/min.
Centrifugal speed	500 to 4500 rpm (Setting per 500 rpm)
Centrifugal force	Max. 1300xg
Ambient temperature	0℃ to 40℃
Operation mode	Switchable Stirring/Centrifuge Continuous/Timer/Flush in Each mode.
Capacity	12 pcs x 1.5/2.0 mL Microtube (Self-stand and Screw type can be used) * Up to 6 pcs when using Metal crusher.
Timer	0 to 50 sec/1 min to 99 hr 50 min (Pauses when lid is open)
Digital display	Stirring level/Rotation number and Time/Centrifugal force
Safety devices/functions	Braking when lid is open during operation. Motor stopping when lid is open during stop
Dimensions/Weight	210 x 268 x 176 mm, Approx. 3.5 kg
Power supply	AC 100 to 240 V/0.5 A
●Please refer "BUGCRASHER.COM" for where to find beads for crushing and so on.

Dimensions

Accessories

Metal crusher | Metal crusher

Stainless steel crushers for 2ml micro tubes.
■Dimensions：φ7.5 x 23mm ■Material：Stainless

| Zirconia crusher

Zirconia crushers for 2ml micro tubes.It can be used for analysis where metals cannot be used.
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