When it comes to homogenization, most laboratories focus on optimizing cycle times or adjusting bead types. However, there’s a fundamental factor that is often overlooked: tube design.
In generic homogenization tubes, inactive zones can form where beads lose momentum and fail to impact the sample effectively. This can force laboratories to run longer protocols while potentially generating more heat.
Bertin Health & Life Sciences tubes are engineered to synchronize with Precellys motion, with dimensions calibrated to help ensure beads reach both extremities at each cycle. This design aims to maximize the active zone where kinetic energy is effectively utilized.
The benefits include more efficient protocols, reduced thermal stress on heat-sensitive molecules, and improved reproducibility. Our optimized tube geometry is designed to deliver consistent bead action throughout the homogenization process.
Our new infographic illustrates what happens inside the tube during homogenization, comparing optimized designs with alternative ones.
