BeadBeater*

Simple, maintenance-free design in a sealed 200 ml container. Especially designed for microbial organisms and tissue culture cells. Disrupts cells quickly, efficiently and safely. Nonfoaming method ideal for delicate proteins, enzymes and organelles. A Teflon* rotor violently agitates glass beads to achieve 90%-plus cell breakage in three minutes. Beads settle out in seconds and can be reused. Unit includes 350 ml polycarbonate chamber, motor base, ice-water jacket, instructions and 1 lb of glass beads (0.1, 0.5, 1.0 mm).