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News Release from: Don Whitley Scientific | Subject: Macs Mics
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 06 November 2003
Microaerophilic gassing saves money
Jar-based system runs at 1% of the cost of gas generating envelopes and is suitable for growth of specimens such as campylobacter and helicobacter from food, water and medical samples
New to the Macs range of workstations, the Macs Mics is a fast, automated system for delivering accurate gas mixtures for growth of microaerophilic organisms Designed for the cost conscious laboratory, the jar-based Macs Mics runs at 1% of the cost of gas generating envelopes and is suitable for growth of specimens such as campylobacter and helicobacter from food, water and medical samples
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 27 Sep 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Macs Mics is ideal for those laboratories currently using dedicated workstations for anaerobic work but still requiring a flexible, low cost alternative for microaerophilic work running off the same gas supply.
However, it is also an economical initial investment for start-up laboratories specialising in microaerophilic work.
The system is simple to operate, with evacuation and gas replacement of the jar initiated by the single touch of a button.
Cleverly pulling a partial vacuum on the jar, the Macs Mics refills it with anaerobic mix, creating the correct microaerophilic conditions with the residual oxygen in the jar.
A clear LCD display indicates the point in the cycle that the jar has reached and will also alert the user to any problems, automatically aborting the procedure if a jar leak is detected.
With a neat bench top footprint, the Macs Mics can create the correct atmosphere in seconds rather than the hour needed by most gas generating envelopes, reducing the cost by up to 99% and eliminating the need to stock large quantities of bulky consumables.
Don Whitley Scientific can supply a full range of accessories to support the Macs Mics, including jars of various sizes, plates, gas mixes and growth media.
In addition, as a pioneer of microbial growth systems, the company can offer technical expertise where needed in order to achieve maximum growth rates. Request a free brochure from Don Whitley Scientific ...
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