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News Release from: Grant Instruments (Cambridge) | Subject: Grant-bio PCV
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 24 December 2003
All-in-one centrifuge-vortex mixers
The centrifuge-vortex mixers are especially suitable for 'spin-mix-spin' applications, as used in a number of scientific fields such as biochemistry, diagnostics and immunology
The newly introduced Grant-bio PCV combined centrifuge-vortex mixers from Grant Instruments are available for applications requiring spinning and mixing of microtubes and 0.2ml strips The two ultra-compact models offer maximum flexibility, each complete with two interchangeable rotors for accommodating 1.5, 0.5 and 0.2ml microtubes
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 28 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The competitively priced PCV-2400 Combi-spin can be used for vortex mixing of an individual tube concurrently with spinning of multiple tubes and is particularly suitable for low sample volumes.
Grant's high performance PCV-3000 Multi-spin enables consecutive spin and mix phases of multiple tubes.
The innovative PCV-3000 is amazingly quiet in operation, with a two line display and touch sensitive keys for easy set-up and use.
Tubes can be loaded into the rotor and spun at adjustable speeds over a range from 1000 to 3500rpm, and remain in position for vortex mixing.
The programmable unit allows accurate setting of spin speed and mixing level and a time setting for each.
The 'spin and mix' operations can be linked, and a sequence of linked cycles may be repeated up to 999 times.
Both models are robustly built, with attractive styling and a low profile and small footprint.
A safety interlock stops the rotor when the lid is opened.
They not only look great on the bench but they can be used in a cold room or incubator with an operating ambient temperature range of 4C to 45C.
The centrifuge-vortex mixers are especially suitable for 'spin-mix-spin' applications, as used in a number of scientific fields such as biochemistry, diagnostics and immunology.
They are particularly useful for applications such as preparing samples prior to PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis and enzyme reactions.
A selection of rotor options is available which accommodate various combinations of tubes and 0.2ml microtube strips.
The two centrifuge-vortex mixer units form just part of the exciting new line of Grant-bio personal laboratory products.
Supported by a two-year guarantee, they can be purchased worldwide through an extensive network of approved laboratory equipment distributors.
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