Specifically designed for processing 96 position deep well plates as well as microtubes and test tubes, directing ultrasonic energy to the sample rather than the walls
John Morris Scientific offers another high-throughput solution from Sonics with two novel multi-element probes.
These probes have been specifically designed for processing 96 position deep well plates as well as 1.5-2.0ml microtubes and 10ml test tubes. The four-element 500 watt probe consists of an aluminium coupler and four stepped microtips; the twenty-four element 750 watt probe consists of an aluminium coupler and twenty-four stepped microtips.
Unlike ultrasonic baths, or microplate horns that act as ultrasonic baths, the new probes deliver ultrasonic intensity directly to the sample, not through the microplate walls where a great percentage of energy can be absorbed.
And, unlike single probes with grooved protrusions, these composite probes act as mechanical amplifiers.
These 20kHz multi-element probes are ISO 9001 compliant.
They consist of a coupler and multiple 3mm replaceable stepped microtips, spaced 18mm apart.
Prior to assembly, both the coupler and microtips are tested to ensure that their resonant frequency and length are as required.
Once assembled, the probe is energised and tested with fibre optic instrumentation to check that the excursion at the tip of each element is within specified tolerance.
The probes can be mounted on a laboratory stand or incorporated into an automated x-y positioning robot to satisfy high-throughput requirements. Although designed for genomic and proteomic application, these probes are perfect for cell and tissue fractionation, toxicity studies, sample preparations, Elisas, enzymology, protein purification for RNA, DNA, PCR labelling, hybridisation, receptor binding studies, preparation of liposomes, micro emulsions, extractions, desegregation and dissolution.
