Miltenyi gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with 2 Heaters for Automated Tissue Dissociation

The Miltenyi gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with 2 Heaters is an advanced automated tissue dissociation system designed for high-throughput processing of up to eight samples simultaneously. Equipped with two integrated heating units, it optimizes enzymatic activity during the dissociation process, essential for consistent preparation of single-cell suspensions in diverse biological samples such as organoids, tumor tissue, and primary cells.

Key technical specifications include:

• Rotational speed: 200 to 4000 RPM, with clockwise and counterclockwise rotation options
• Rotational acceleration: 100 r/s²
• Torque: Minimum 150 mNm with overload restriction
• Heatable positions: 8 total, 2 heaters included (additional heaters can be added)
• Sample volume range: 300 µL up to 10 mL total volume
• Tissue mass capacity: 20 to 4000 mg
• Compatible with gentleMACS C Tubes and M Tubes (not included)

This system is widely used in molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and biotechnology research fields, supporting workflows critical in gene editing, synthetic biology, and biomanufacturing. The gentleMACS Octo Dissociator enhances reproducibility and viability of cell isolations, making it a cornerstone instrument for biomedical engineering and clinical diagnostics applications.

Additional features include a user-friendly interface with pre-set dissociation programs, a compact design for efficient laboratory integration, and reliable temperature control via its heaters to ensure optimized enzyme performance during tissue processing.

The instrument benefits from comprehensive quality testing to verify motor smoothness, display functionality, temperature regulation, and sample port operation. It supports a variety of biotech applications, including immune cell subset generation, cell culture expansion, and tissue sample preparation for downstream fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging.

This model is commonly adopted by academic institutions and large biopharma companies for its robustness and compatibility with standard consumables like MACS SmartStrainers. Its modular heater design allows customization to meet increasing throughput demands, highlighting its suitability for contemporary molecular biology and synthetic biology workflows.

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This equipment is essential for researchers and laboratory professionals requiring reproducible and efficient tissue dissociation tailored for advanced biotechnology and clinical research environments.