Lab Equipment

Powerful and Versatile Universal Centrifuges for Virtually Every Lab Application

Frontier 5000 Multi-Pro Centrifuges are designed for universal use in multiple applications in research, industrial, and clinical laboratories and can be combined with our range of rotors and accessories for customized use. Available in 7 models with capacities from 0.2 ml to 4 × 750 ml, they feature high-speed performance at maximum volume, automatic rotor identification, and safety features.

Features:

• Our multi-purpose centrifuges offer a high-speed centrifugation platform which can be customized to fit workflow needs using a wide variety of rotors and accessories.


• The intuitive design of the centrifuges and accessories enables easy access to parameter settings and quick rotation between applications. Features include automatic rotor recognition and backlit LCD.


• The performance of these centrifuges is propelled by German engineering and high quality components for reliable use. Constructed from chemical-resistant stainless steel to ensure durability in lab use.

Choose the Perfect Light Duty Orbital Shaker You Can Trust for Reliable Everyday Shaking

Dependable OHAUS Light Duty Shakers are designed for applications with loads up to 4 kg. Choose from two orbits and speed ranges to optimize your sample mix. One digital model dedicated for use with microplates, two digital models designed to work with accessories and a non-digital economical unit for everyday shaking. All models feature triple eccentric drive systems for stable shaking with microprocessor-control for reliable shaking action.

Features:

Designed for flexibility with your applications – OHAUS Light Duty Shakers include the ready-to-use tray and mat, or remove the mat and customize the tray with over 20 easy-to-install accessories.

Well-performing economical choice for your everyday laboratory shaking needs. Non-digital model offers reliable shaking across the entire speed range with the robust triple eccentric drive design.

Microplate shaker is designed to securely hold up to four microplates or deepwell plates, or easily install two microtube racks. Units slowly increase speed to desired setpoint to avoid splashing.

High Performance Orbital Shaker Designed to Withstand Extreme Environments Up To 100% Humidity

OHAUS Extreme Environment Shakers are designed for use in applications that require CO2 and humidity for optimal cell growth. The remote controller magnetically attaches to the outside of most incubators or easily sits on the lab bench. The shaker base is placed inside the incubator and connected to the touchpad controller with a 170 cm cable allowing for simple external control of speed & time settings. This shaker features an IP65-rated motor.

Features:

• Defy the elements - rely on this orbital shaker's unique construction to deliver exceptional speed control, accuracy and durability under the most extreme environmental conditions.
• Best in class load capacity to maximize efficiency in your incubator. Customize the Extreme Environment Shaker for your unique application with over 50 accessories.
• For repeatable results, the exclusive Accu-Drive shaking system ensures speed accuracy. The triple eccentric drive provides smooth, stable shaking motion throughout the entire speed range.

Choose the Perfect Vortex Mixer From Four Durable Models for Everyday Mixing

Four OHAUS Mini Vortex Mixer models for gentle to high-speed reliable mixing. Non-digital model offers variable speed control, and digital model allows input of the exact speed and time to achieve repeatable results every time. Pulsing model features a unique pulse action that reduces heat generation, while providing more effective mixing and cell disruption. Fixed speed model offers simple one-touch, high-speed mixing for repeat applications.

Features:

• Touch mode operation activates mixing when depressing the cup head or continuous mode for use with accessory attachments. Sturdy, rugged design ensures the unit stays in place while in use.
• Robust digital and non-digital Vortex Mixers offer effective speed control from low RPM start-up for gentle shaking to high-speed mixing for vigorous vortexing of samples.
• The Fixed Speed Vortex Mixer is an economical choice for vigorous mixing of samples at high speed. To ease repetitive sample processing, this unit provides simple, effective full-speed mixing.

Versatile Block Heaters Designed for Everyday Use with Accessories for Every Application

Versatile Dry Block Heaters are ideal for applications that require temperature stability. All units hold one optional interchangeable modular block with over 40 choices. Blocks are easy to use, no tools required. Close tube-to-block contact enables maximum heat retention, resulting in efficient heating. Digital models offer exceptional temperature uniformity and stability for repeatable results, while non-digital models are an economical choice.

Features:

• Designed for reliable everyday use in the lab. Digital and non-digital Block Heaters offer exceptional temperature uniformity with outstanding temperature stability.
• Ensure temperature accuracy. Digital models include a unique single point calibration feature to match the block heater's display to a known external temperature standard for 3 temperature setpoints.
• Digital models feature easy to use touchpad controls with independent displays for temperature and time. Robust non-digital models are controlled with dual temperature adjustment knobs.

Reliable Overhead Stirrers with Excellent Performance for Everyday Use

OHAUS Achiever™ 5000 Overhead Stirrers are designed for powerful, precise stirring, safety and simplicity in all applications. The sealed design has an IP54 rating and ensures safe mixing performance even in the most demanding applications. The keyless chuck and software-controlled speed ramping provide easy setup and safe stirring to protect the sample and user. Select from five models with up to 200 Ncm torque and up to 100 L volume capacity.

Features:

• Powerful mixing and constant speed is assured with the brushless motor and torque compensation technology – delivering accurate, controlled stirring of viscous liquids with quiet operation
• Simplify setup with the Keyless Chuck – no tools required. Change shafts quickly and easily with one-handed operation. This unique design will save time and effort for everyone in the lab.
• Designed for safety. The lock button prevents accidental speed changes, and the motor's overload sensing technology simply shuts off stirring before an overload condition occurs to protect the sample.

Durable Digital Hotplate Stirrers with Superior Safety Features and Intelligent Performance

OHAUS Guardian 7000 Hotplate Stirrers are designed with outstanding safety features and superior heating and mixing performance. The SmartHousing™ is chemical resistant with an innovative, easy-to-clean design that channels spills away from internal components and the angled glass control panel. The bright LCD display includes intuitive icons as well as temperature, speed and time settings – all designed to monitor performance from across the lab.

Features:

• Protect your lab with SmartPresence™ and SmartLink™ technologies. These exclusive features automatically shut off the heater if no one is detected after a user-defined "time out" period has elapsed.
• SafetyHeat™ protects the lab - an industry-leading early detection system uses two independent safety controls to monitor the electronics and stop heating before an overtemperature condition occurs.
• Precise stirring from 60 to 1600 rpm is made possible by the design of a powerful motor, strong magnet and software controlled ramp rate, ensuring secure magnetic coupling for viscous applications.

Provides Simple and Powerful Solutions for Rapid High-Throughput Grinding

The OHAUS HT (High Throughput) Lysing Bead Mill Lab Homogenizer offers efficient solutions for grinding, lysing, pulverizing, mixing and homogenizing sample preparations. High-throughput processing is ideal for multiple sample and tube configurations. Easy-to-load tray securely locks microplates, deep well plates or tubes in place. High-speed linear motion processes samples quickly. Maximize sample preparation no matter how difficult the task.

Features:

• For high performance grinding, the HT Lysing Homogenizer is one of the most flexible models on the market. The built-in adjustable holder allows for easy processing of samples - no accessories needed.
• This versatile Homogenizer allows high throughput grinding, and is ideal for processing multiple tubes, microplates, deep-well plates, or any sample container that fits in the 10.2x12.7x6.4 cm holder.
• Take the guesswork out of sample preparation. Five preset programs optimized for speed and time to process the most common samples, including bacteria, fungi, plant, and animal tissue easily.

A LabJaws Clamp for Every Application - Choose From Over 85 Options to Hold Everything In Your Lab

LabJaws Clamps are designed to securely grip and position laboratory apparatus. Extension arm clamps with 360° rotation allow placement of apparatus at various distances from lab-frames and are easily secured with optional holders. Swivel, fixed position, and thermometer clamps easily hold apparatus near the lab-frame or stand, and have a built-in holder for simple attachment to lab-frames or apparatus. Flow control clamps available in 7 styles.

Features:

• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel clamps provide excellent chemical resistance, durability, and can be autoclaved. Nickel-plated zinc clamps offer high-tensile strength at an economical price.
• Prevent accidents in the lab - versatile multi-purpose LabJaws clamps securely hold glassware and irregularly-shaped objects. Select from a variety of grip sizes, prong styles, and adjustment types.
• Choose from a variety of specialized LabJaws clamps with adjustable features to provide an exact fit for labware such as thermometers, thermocouples, columns, funnels, and round bottom flasks.

Product Number: 30391402 (100 each)

Contains: 100 μm Zirconium Beads

Button Setting #1: 5 min. @ 1500 rpm

Protocol:

• Spin down 2 ml of sample or cultured bacteria.
• Decant the supernatant and resuspend the pellet in 500 μl of a suitable buffer.
• Transfer the solution to a Bacteria Lysis Bead Tube.
• Homogenize for 5 minutes at 1500 rpm (press preset button).
• Centrifuge for 5 minutes at 12,000 × g.
• Transfer the supernatant to a clean tube and store/process.

May be used for: bacteria/spores

Helpful Hints:

• Increase the homogenization time if obtaining low DNA concentrations from gram positive bacteria.
• Assays can be performed to assess optimal homogenization conditions.