Miltenyi gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with 4 Heaters for Automated Tissue Dissociation

The Miltenyi gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with 4 Heaters Unit 2 is a precision-engineered automated tissue dissociation system designed to process up to eight samples simultaneously. It integrates *four heating units* to maintain optimal enzymatic activity during dissociation, enhancing reproducibility and cell viability critical for *molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and synthetic biology research*.

Key technical features include:

• Rotational speed range: 200 to 4000 RPM with clockwise and counterclockwise options
• Rotational acceleration: 100 r/s² with torque minimum of 150 mNm and overload restriction across speed range
• Sample capacity: 300 µL to 10 mL total volume; processing 20 to 4000 mg tissue per sample
• Supported labware: GentleMACS C Tubes and M Tubes (accessories not included)
• Heatable sample positions: Up to 8, with 4 heaters included; expandable with additional heating units

This instrument is widely adopted in *biotechnology and clinical research* for isolation of single-cell suspensions, dissociation of organoids, tumors, and tissue samples preparing for downstream applications such as *flow cytometry*, *gene editing workflows*, and *cell culture expansion*.

The gentleMACS Octo Dissociator features a user-friendly interface with preset programs, allowing consistent and scalable tissue dissociation workflows essential for *biopharmaceutical production pipelines* and *molecular cloning*. Its compact design supports space-efficient integration in laboratory environments conducting advanced *cell imaging* and *fluorescence analysis*.

Comprehensive functionality testing ensures smooth motor performance, precise temperature control, and reliable operation of all eight sample ports, confirming this instrument’s suitability for *high-throughput processing* in biotechnology and biomedical engineering fields. Compatible consumables include MACS SmartStrainers and GentleMACS Tubes, optimizing sample preparation efficiency.

Ideal for researchers requiring reproducible results in *single-cell analysis* and *immune cell subset generation*, this system supports critical workflows in *molecular diagnostics* and *synthetic biology research*. The 4-heater configuration enhances enzymatic dissociation efficacy, making it a valuable asset for *bioprocessing* laboratories focused on *cell population enrichment* and *tissue dissociation*.