Ohaus Bead Genie SI-B104 Bead Mill Homogenizer with Digital Timer and Interchangeable Tube Holders

The Ohaus Bead Genie SI-B104 is a precision bead mill homogenizer engineered for efficient cell lysis, tissue homogenization, and DNA/RNA extraction workflows commonly required in molecular diagnostics and biotechnology research. This instrument operates at speeds from 500 to 4,800 rpm, featuring a swinging movement with a 19 mm amplitude to ensure consistent sample disruption and homogenization across various biological materials including microbial, yeast, bacterial, fungal cells, plant tissues, and soil samples.

Key technical specifications and features include:

• Power Input: Universal 100-240 VAC AC power supply compatible with 50/60 Hz, supporting global laboratory environments.
• Capacity: Supports multiple sample volumes simultaneously:
• 3 tubes at 50 mL
• 6 tubes at 15 mL
• 12 microtubes of 1.5/2.0 mL
• Timer Functionality: Digital countdown timer adjustable from 1 second to 99 minutes allowing precise control over processing time critical for reproducibility in gene editing and synthetic biology applications.
• Construction: Durable aluminum-coated chassis and base plate combined with a solid 6 kg metal body ensuring stable, vibration-free operation—crucial for high-throughput bioprocessing workflows.
• Interchangeable Tube Holders: Tool-free changeable holders compatible with diverse tube sizes (0.1 mm to 5 mm ball sizes), enabling adaptability to a wide range of sample types and volumes in biomanufacturing and molecular cloning processes.
• Display: Backlit LCD enhances visibility for easy monitoring of settings in controlled laboratory environments.
• Environmental Range: Suitable for operation in temperatures from 0°C to 38°C with 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, supporting typical incubator and clean room conditions.

This bead mill homogenizer is essential for biotechnology research, clinical diagnostics, and bioprocess development, providing robust sample disruption tailored for advanced workflows such as molecular cloning, protein extraction, and microbial disruption. Its precision and versatility make it ideal for researchers focusing on synthetic biology and biopharmaceutical production pipelines.