Ohaus Bead Genie SI-B103 Bead Mill Homogenizer with Digital Timer and Multi-Tube Capacity

The Ohaus Bead Genie SI-B103 is a precision bead mill homogenizer designed for efficient cell lysis, tissue homogenization, and microbial disruption in molecular biology and biotechnology laboratories. It supports a speed range of 500 to 4800 strokes per minute (SPM) using a reciprocating motion with a 19 mm stroke length, ensuring thorough sample processing across multiple biological applications such as DNA/RNA extraction, protein extraction, yeast cell lysis, and bacterial and fungal cell disruption.

Key features include a digital control system with a countdown timer adjustable from 1 second to 99 minutes, allowing precise protocol customization critical in molecular diagnostics workflows and bioprocessing pipelines. The device accommodates various sample volumes with interchangeable, tool-free tube holders supporting tubes of 1.5/2.0 mL (12 tubes), 15 mL (6 tubes), and 50 mL (3 tubes) volumes, making it versatile for different experimental scales common in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing environments.

The bead mill’s robust coated aluminum housing and solid metal construction (6 kg) minimize vibrations, ensuring stable operation for reproducible results. The unit features five bead size options (0.1 mm to 5 mm), enhancing flexibility for diverse sample types including plant tissues and soil. Suitable for use within 0°C to 38°C and 95% non-condensing humidity, it operates on 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, accommodating global lab standards.

This homogenizer’s backlit LCD display facilitates clear operational readouts, optimized for laboratory settings requiring reliable, efficient sample disruption for downstream applications such as live-cell imaging, fluorescence analysis, and biomedical engineering research.

Overall, the Ohaus Bead Genie SI-B103 is widely recognized among scientists for its durability and adaptability in critical gene editing sample preparation, molecular cloning workflows, and other biotechnology research and clinical diagnostics requiring efficient mechanical cell disruption instruments.