Grant Bio Personal Multi-Channel Bioreactors - RTS-8 and RTS-8-PLUS 

Personal multi-channel bioreactors with non-invasive real-time OD, pH, and pO₂ measurements.

Please specify which calibration option is desired upon placing order (E.coli, S.Cerevisiae, or both E.Coli and S.Cerevisiae calibration).

About

RTS-8 and RTS-8 plus are personal bioreactors that utilize patented Reverse-Spin® technology that applies non-invasive, mechanically driven, low energy consumption, innovative type of agitation where cell suspension is mixed by the single-use falcon bioreactor tube rotation around its axis with a change of direction of rotation motion resulting in highly efficient mixing and oxygenation for aerobic cultivation. Combined with near-infrared, fluorescence, and luminescence measurement systems, it is possible to register cell growth kinetics, pH, and O2 non-invasively in real time. For pH and O₂, innovative single-use sensor spots are used inside the tubes.

Although O₂ supply is one of the major issues in the cultivation of aerobic organisms, especially in oxygen-limited conditions, adequate methods for real monitoring of dissolved oxygen were missing, and sufficient O2 supply was usually assumed. Innovative non-invasive oxygen sensors integrated in falcon tubes now enable online oxygen monitoring and give new insights into metabolic activities. The pH is one of the major issues in the cultivation of cells, yeast, or bacteria. Cultivation vessels that are sensor-limited are widely applied in academic and industrial bioprocess development. As adequate methods for real monitoring of pH were not available, cumbersome at-line sampling was used lacking high data density and interfering with growth. Non-invasive real-time pH measurement provides new insights into metabolic activity and changes in metabolic pathways.

Features

• Parallel cultivation of 8-tube bioreactors enables to save time and resources for bioprocess optimization
• Individually controlled bioreactor accelerates optimization process
• Possibility to cultivate microaerophilic and obligate anaerobic microorganisms (not strict anaerobic conditions)
• Reverse-Spin^® mixing principle enables non-invasive biomass measurement in real time
• The near-infrared optical system makes it possible to register cell growth kinetics
• Free-of-charge software for storage, demonstration, and analysis of data in real-time
• Compact design with low profile and small footprint for personal application
• Individual temperature control for bioprocess applications
• Active cooling for rapid temperature control, e.g. for temperature fluctuation experiments
• Task profiling for process automatization
• Cloud data storage to remotely monitor the process of cultivation while at home or using a mobile phone
• For the plus model - Non-invasive O₂ and pH measurement allows for accurate monitoring of metabolic activities

Software Features

• Real-Time cell growth logging
• Real-Time pH and O₂ measurement and logging (RTS-8-Plus)
• 3D graphical representation of OD or growth rate over time over unit
• Pause option
• Save/Load option
• Report option: PDF and Excel
• Remote monitoring option (requires internet connection)
• Cycling/Profiling options
• User manual calibration possibility for most cells

To fully use RTS-8 Plus capabilities, the device must be connected to a PC and RTS-8 software. The device cannot be used as a standalone unit.
 
 

Applications

• Fermentation real-time growth kinetics
• Clone candidate screening
• Protein expression
• Temperature stress and fluctuation experiments
• Media screening and optimization
• Growth characterization
• Inhibition and toxicity tests
• Strain quality control
• Initial bioprocess optimization studies   

These items have been discontinued.
See X120 Series Compound Upright Microscopes, V150 Series Compound Upright Microscopes,
and X360 Series Compound Upright Microscopes for other options.

 

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EXC350 and V9000 Series Compound Microscopes
  

High-intensity LED illumination offers 25,000+ hours of life and a viewing environment with comfortable and unfirm illumination. Constant color temperature reduces the need to change illumination intensity when changing objective magnifications.

Infinity Optics produces the best color reproduction and image quality in the industry. Crisp, in focus from edge-to-edge images and longer working distances foster the ability to focus deeper into samples and achieve detailed resolution normally reserved for larger microscopes.

Expandability is a key feature of many of these scopes. Optional features like Phase, Polarized light, and even Epi-Fluorescence can be added to the scopes, enhancing your capabilities and protecting your long-term team budget.

Specifications

Item #	EXC350	V9000
Optical System	INFINITY	INFINITY
Observation Methods	Brightfield, Phase, Polarized Light	Brightfield, Phase, Polarized Light
Optical Lenses	S-Plan Apo, Plan Fluor, Plan Achromat	Plan Achromat
Illumination	High Luminescent White Light LED	High Luminescent White Light LED
Eyetube	Ergonomic 30 Degree: Binocular	Ergonomic 30 Degree: Binocular
Photo Port	Selectable: 100% vis or 100% Photo	Integrated: 50% vis & 50% Photo Split
Eyepieces  (F.O.V)	10x (22), 15x (16), 20X (12.5)	10x (22), 15x (16), 20X (12.5)
Focusing	Coarse 2um/Fine 1um Resolution Coarse Focus Tension Adjustment	Coarse 2um/Fine 1um Resolution Coarse Focus Tension Adjustment
Nosepiece	5 Position - Reverse Facing	4 Position - Reverse Facing
Condenser	Abbe 1.25NA with Aperture	Abbe 1.25NA with Aperture
Contrast Slider	Phase Turett | Phase Slider Optional	Pre-Centered Phase Slider Optional
Stage	Platform 140 mm x 132 mm Mechanical XY Stage w/ Slide Holder	Platform 140 mm x 132 mm Mechanical XY Stage w/ Slide Holder
Safety	All Components Lock in Place	All Components Lock in Place
Handling	N\A	Carry Handle Integrated
Epi-Fluorescence	Optional Module	N\A
Optional Techniques	Polarized Light, Darkfield, Fluorescence	Polarized Light, Darkfield
Dimensions (D x W x H)	294 x 199 x 397 mm	294 x 199 x 397 mm

Mini Water Bath 6 Liter

• Compact Design
• Stainless steel gable cover
• Stainless steel, seamless chamber
• 550W heating power
• Pilot light to indicate heating
• 1 year warranty

Hettich Rotina380/380R Centrifuge
Blood | Cell Culture | Plates | Bottles

Features:

• Versa-Rotor for multiple applications
• All-steel construction
• Rotina380R: Robust temp. control system with pre-cool function
• Run-Silent Operation
• Easy-Lift / Safety-Lock Lid

Extremely versatile centrifuge that maximizes your bench space and exceeds performance.

The ROTINA 380 requires minimal bench space at a width of only 457 mm (18 inches), with or without temperature control. Capable of spinning up to 76 blood tubes, 36 conical, 32 urine and 12 plates the ROTINA 380 vastly outperforms its modest size.

Store up to 98 user-defined programs for easy recall of application parameters. Adjust time, speed (RPM), RCF and braking with the easy-to-use LCD display.

Prevent accidents and user fatigue with our ergonomic lid. The ROTINA 380 features open-assist lid with drop-protection. The open-assist feature allows you to open the lid to 90 degrees at the push of a button making it easy to load and unload your centrifuge without sample disruption.

Updated Warranty:
The Hettich Five (5) Year Warranty program extends our standard Two (2) Year Warranty for an additional three (3) years. The three (3) year extension is a full powertrain warranty on the centrifuge only. “Powertrain” is defined as the centrifuge motor and its parts. The centrifuge motor and its parts are covered free of charge for five years from the date of purchase.

Specifications 

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Introducing the UNIVERSAL 320 benchtop centrifuge for Clinical, Research and Industrial applications. The UNIVERSAL 320 offers laboratories a true workflow benefit due to its vast capabilities as mid-sized, general purpose, tabletop centrifuge. Available with temperature control, the UNIVERSAL 320R refrigerated centrifuge offers a unique fast-cool function that will lower the unit to +4 °C in 10-15 minutes saving you valuable time spinning delicate samples.

The Hettich ROTINA 420/ ROTINA 420R is a high performance benchtop centrifuge for large volumes, yet not overly large in size. The new, compact, 2-liter bench top centrifuges are for high sample throughput as well as for high sample volumes. With a maximum capacity of 4 x 600 ml, (140) blood collection tubes, (52) 15 mL conical tubes or (16) microtitre plates, the ROTINA 420 and ROTINA 420R refrigerated centrifuges are ideal for applications in clinical chemistry, in biotechnology and in life science research facilities.

Whether you are working with BLOOD, URINE, CELL/TISSUE CULTURE, PLATES or CYTOLOGY the UNIVERSAL 320 and ROTINA 420 benchtop centrifuge will provide consistent, accurate results spin after spin. For additional peace of mind, Hettich centrifuges come with a Five (5) Year Warranty. Our centrifuge bundles ship complete with all the necessary components to perform your applications effortlessly. Hettich Packages include a centrifuge, rotor, buckets, adapters and bio-containment lids (when applicable).

Hermle Z32HK Compact, Super Speed Centrifuge

• Compact, Super Speed Centrifuge, up to 38,007 x g
• Also accepts a variety of low speed swing-out rotors
• Powerful Refrigeration

The Z32 HK utilizes much of the technology of our popular Z326 series, with a larger and more powerful motor drive, providing increased speed up to 20,000 rpm (38,007 x g). With 16 available rotor options, the Z32 HK is not only ideal for high-speed separations, it would also be classified as a universal centrifuge, offering economy-angled and swinging bucket rotors for lower-speed applications.

Tubes from 0.2 mL up to 85 mL can be accepted, and rotors can quickly be exchanged without any required programming, utilizing the instant rotor identification system.

Despite an impressive capacity of up to 4 x 145 mL (or 6 x 85 mL), the Z32-HK is surprisingly compact. The refrigeration system is conveniently located behind the rotor chamber, resulting in a narrow design of less than 16 inches wide. Advanced microprocessor controls allow for instant rotor identification, which automatically converts the rotational speed to the relevant g-force (rcf), preventing the user from setting a speed above the capabilities of the installed rotor. In addition to retrieving saved programs, the easy-to-use front panel can adjust accel/decel rates, and change the end-of-run alarm tone.

Specifications
 

Hybrigene HB-3D