Ohaus Bead Genie SI-B101 Bead Mill Homogenizer with 230V Power Input

The Ohaus Bead Genie SI-B101 is a precision bead mill homogenizer designed for efficient cell lysis, tissue homogenization, and microbial disruption in molecular biology and biotechnology workflows. Featuring a speed range of 500 to 4,800 rpm with a swinging movement amplitude of 19 mm, this instrument enables effective processing of various biological samples including bacterial, fungal, yeast cells, plant tissues, and soil.

Key technical features include:

• Capacity: Accommodates multiple tube formats simultaneously — up to 3 tubes of 50 mL, 6 tubes of 15 mL, or 12 microtubes (1.5/2.0 mL), enabling streamlined sample processing.
• Timer: Digital countdown timer adjustable between 1 second and 99 minutes for precise control over homogenization duration.
• Construction: Robust aluminum-coated chassis with a solid 13-pound (6 kg) metal base, ensuring stable performance and minimizing movement during operation.
• Display: User-friendly backlit LCD for clear monitoring of operational parameters.
• Interchangeable Tube Holders: Tool-free exchange of tube holders compatible with different tube sizes, enhancing workflow flexibility.
• Bead Sizes: Supports five bead size options (0.1 mm to 5 mm) tailored for specific sample disruption requirements.
• Power: Supports 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input with supplied power cord (230V version without plug) suitable for global laboratory environments.
• Environmental Conditions: Operates reliably within temperature ranges of 0°C to 38°C and humidity up to 95% non-condensing.

This homogenizer is widely used in biotechnology applications involving DNA/RNA extraction, protein extraction, and microbial cell disruption, making it an essential tool for molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology research, and bioprocessing workflows. Its capability to process multiple sample types and tube formats in parallel supports high-throughput biomanufacturing pipelines.

Overall, the Ohaus Bead Genie SI-B101 provides reliable, consistent performance critical for cell disruption and sample homogenization tasks in clinical diagnostics, biotechnology, and biomedical engineering laboratories.