Features
Compact DNA Shearing System for ChIP, 18 Samples
The SCIENTZ18-A is a non-contact ultrasonic DNA shearing system designed for laboratories that process multiple or precious samples every day. It handles up to 18 samples per run with volumes from 5 µl, offering high throughput, minimal sample loss and no cross-contamination. It has become a standard tool for chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and DNA shearing research platforms.
Samples are sonicated in closed tubes, and an optional cooling water circulation system keeps them at a constant temperature to prevent heat damage. Only the ultrasound parameters need to be adjusted for different sample types, which keeps experimental costs low.
Key Features
- Excellent repeatability – precisely controlled processing for highly reproducible results
- High efficiency – fast processing of multiple samples per run
- Zero contamination – non-contact, closed-tube shearing minimizes the risk of contamination
- Isothermal processing – optional cooling water circulation prevents sample overheating
- Minimal sample loss – processes volumes from 5 µl up to 2 ml
- Wide fragment range – 100–1000 bp
- Intelligent storage – 20 parameter sets
Applications of the SCIENTZ18-A Ultrasonic DNA Shearing System
- DNA fragmentation for next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation
- Chromatin shearing for chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP and ChIP-seq)
- Processing of precious and low-volume samples
- Routine high-throughput DNA shearing in molecular biology laboratories
Specifications
- Ultrasonic power: 300 W (40–100%)
- Ultrasound time: 1–999 s
- Number of cycles: 1–999
- Cycle time: 0–999 s
- Standard sample capacity: 0.2 ml tubes: 18 positions, 5–50 µl; 0.5 ml tubes: 12 positions, 30–150 µl
- Optional sample capacity: 1.5–2 ml tubes: 8 positions, 100–800 µl; 5 ml tubes: 8 positions, 500 µl–2 ml
- DNA fragment range: 100–1000 bp
- Program storage: 20 sets
- Consumables: standard EP tubes
- Power supply: AC 220 V / 50 Hz
