Covaris R230 Focused Ultrasonicator for Automated High-Throughput NGS Sample Preparation

The Covaris R230 Focused Ultrasonicator is a high-throughput automated instrument specifically engineered for precise and reproducible DNA shearing, RNA fragmentation, and chromatin shearing, essential for next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation and molecular diagnostics. This advanced ultrasonicator employs Adaptive Focused Acoustics (AFA) technology to ensure uniform cavitation distribution across up to 16 samples simultaneously, supporting sample volumes ranging from 5 to 200 µL, with recommended batch sizes of 96 or 384 wells compatible with robotic liquid handling decks.

Key technical features include:

The unit includes essential consumable compatibility such as AFA-TUBE strips and plates (TPX, PP, PS), and microTUBE formats designed for molecular biology and biomanufacturing applications. Consumables are sold separately and are application-specific. This equipment is critical in synthetic biology research and biopharmaceutical production pipelines where consistent nucleic acid shearing quality influences downstream analytical accuracy.

The R230 is suited for biotechnology professionals conducting molecular cloning workflows, live-cell genomic assays, and other demanding clinical applications due to its precise power calibration, automated sample capacity, and robust construction engineered for continuous laboratory operation. It is widely adopted in molecular diagnostics and biomedical engineering settings requiring reproducible fragmentation protocols essential for high-quality NGS libraries.

This product is supplied fully tested with a 120-day warranty in the continental US and 60 days internationally, including remote instrument setup and training options. The package contains the R230 ultrasonicator, WCS 3.0, control computer with SonoLab software, and all necessary communication and power cables.

Ideal for researchers and laboratory buyers committed to reliable, scalable nucleic acid sample preparation, the Covaris R230 Focused Ultrasonicator enhances throughput without compromising the precision needed for advanced genomics and synthetic biology research.