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PCV-3000 Centrifuge Vortex Mixer

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PCV-3000 Centrifuge Vortex Mixervortexer

Product Features

Multi-spin is ideal for all laboratories processing multiple tubes, such as clinical and hospital PCR laboratories and immunology departments.

  • two interchangeable rotors supplied as standard for:
    12 x 1.5/2.0ml microtubes
    12 x 0.5ml plus 12 x 0.2ml microtubes
  • optional rotors for:
    8 x 1.5/2.0ml plus 8 x 0.5ml microtubes
    6 x 1.5/2.0ml plus 6 x 0.5ml plus 6 x 0.2ml microtubes
    2 x 8-well 0.2ml microtube strips
  • safety interlock stops the rotor when the lid is opened
  • amazingly quiet
  • extremely easy to operate
  • operating ambient temperature range 4C to 45C, for use in a cold room or incubator
  • low energy consumption
Multi-spin

Multi-spin enables consecutive spin and mix phases of multiple tubes. Tubes are loaded into the rotor for spinning, and remain in position for vortex mixing.

User control of all parameters ensures maximum flexibility and complete sample reproducibility, with accurate setting of spin speed and mixing level, and a time setting for each. Consecutive spin and mix phases can be linked, and a sequence of linked phases may be repeated up to 999 times. Set-up is extremely easy and the two line LCD display clearly indicates the current operating status.

With the tubes positioned in the rotor during the mix step, the mixing strength is fully reproducible. This compares favourably with operator-dependent manual operation: the angle at which the tube meets the cup and the pressure exerted on the tube both affect the mixing strength.

  • adjustable speed combined centrifuge/vortex mixer
  • spin speed: 1000 to 3500 rpm, adjustable in steps of 100 rpm spin
  • integral spin timer, 1 second to 99 minutes, with automatic switch-off
  • vortex mixing speed adjustable in three levels: soft, medium, hard
  • integral mix timer, 1 to 20 seconds, with automatic switch-off
  • low voltage power supply enables safe cold room operation

 Product Specifications

 
 
 
Combispin PCV2400
Multispin PCV3000
Gforce
 
G
700
1000
Speed
 
rpm
2400
1000 to 3500
Spin time
 
 
continuous up to 60 mins or short spin
continuous or timer: 1 sec to 99 min
Mixing intensity
 
 
 
soft, med, hard
Mixing time
 
 
 
1 to 20 sec.
Cycle regulation
 
 
 
1 to 999
Tube capacity
standard
 
12 1.5ml / 2.0ml
 
standard
 
12 0.5ml plus 12 2.0ml
Footprint
w/d
mm
225/180
Height
 
mm
115
Ambient operating temperature
 
C
4 to 45
Input voltage
 
V
220 240
12
 
 
 
110 120
12
Input type
 
 
ac (5060Hz)
ac
Input current
 
A
0.63
1
Product Applications

PCV-2400 and PCV-3000 aid the sample preparation process for many procedures, including PCR, gel electrophoresis and enzyme restrictions, with significant costs saved: 

  • decreased reagent volumes with no corresponding increase in error
  • reduced sample preparation time
  • multiple instruments in one for reduced equipment cost
Reduced volumes

By the simple practice of spinning samples before and after mixing, lower reagent volumes can be used without any increase in sample error, and the Combi- and Multi-spin were developed specifically for this purpose. Combi-spin is highly effective for use with volumes down to approximately 50l, and Multi-spin can be used with volumes as low as 5l, due to:

  • more powerful G force
  • timer for accurate control of spin and mix time
  • accurate control of spin speed
  • 3 stage control of mixing strength
Speed of operation

Combi-spin and Multi-spin both provide a simple and effective means of carrying out a spin-mix-spin sequence. Multi-spin can be programmed to complete the cycle automatically with tubes positioned in the rotor throughout, resulting in a dramatic time saving and consequently a considerable cost saving. For example, time taken to complete the cycle with 100 tubes using Multispin is approximately 4 minutes, compared with 35 minutes for individual instruments

Suitable for spin-mix-spin applications in many fields, including:

  • PCR diagnostic laboratories
  • biochemical clinical laboratories
Specific applications
  • preparing samples prior to PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis and enzyme reactions
  • immunoprecipitations
  • cell permeabilisation by chelating or hydrophobic agents for reaction in situ
  • low solubility drug testing
  • cell washing from culture media after fermentation
 
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