BeadHunterTM
The BeadHunter workstation is a standalone automatic system for nucleic acid and protein purifications, cell isolations, and many other key applications in proteomics and genomics using magnetic beads.
The BeadHunter workstation eliminates the bottleneck caused by the sample preparation phase.
The plate deck is designed for plates and accessories with a 96-well SBS standard sample plate footprint. The capacity of the deck can be configured for up to eight 96-well sample plates and a position for optional accessory, e.g. plate shaker. The plate deck has fixed position for the tip loading station and tip waste box
The magnet head processes 96 wells simultaneously.
The QuicPick™ tips are arranged in strips of 8 positions to conveniently load the set needed for the whole microplate.
Strong diametrically magnetized magnets provide a large collection surface ensuring effective collection of magnetic beads.
Specifications, Dimensions
• Length: 410 mm • Width: 660 mm • Height: 455 mm
• Weight: 19,5 Kg (43 lb.)
• Power consumption: 50W
Open design
The unique open design of the BeadHunter allows customization of the workstation to support specific applications, such as a special magnet tool, or a heating/cooling plate deck for applications which demand working temperatures higher or lower than RT. The open design also enables easy integration with third party liquid handlers, robotic arms, and other laboratory equipment.
Compact size
The BeadHunter occupies a small bench top area and can still provide 8 plate positions with one additional position for an accessory equipment, such as a plate shaker unit. The total width of the system is only 66 cm.
QuickPick tips
The QuicPick tips fits tightly to the magnets to minimize the dead volume introduced by the tool and for efficient collection whilst protecting the magnet.BeadHunter is compatible with all magnetic particle chemistries.
Turku University study, DNA and RNA isolation comparison, BeadHunter vs. KingFisher.