Precellys® Evolution Touch

Overview

Precellys® Evolution Touch is the universal tissue homogenizer gathering high flexibility and high efficiency for either routine or R&D projects.

The Precellys® Evolution Touch offers optimal robustness, safety, efficiency and flexibility. Based on 15 years of sample preparation expertise, the Precellys® Evolution Touch is a concentrate of know-how for all lab environments including BSL3 labs.

The instrument’s unique figure-8 multi-directional motion provides the same high level of energy and homogenization efficiency to all the tubes.

The Precellys® Evolution Touch has the capability to process 6 different sizes of tubes and up to 24 tubes simultaneously for the 0.5mL/2mL format. Its flexibility and high efficiency give users the ability to grind, homogenize or lyse any kind of sample whether it is hard or soft, or whatever its type is (animal, vegetal, insect, micro-organism) in less than 2 minutes. It is the perfect solution for either routine applications or specific R&D projects.

It offers a complete range of accessories to meet all homogenization needs, from the smallest samples with the 96WP to the largest with the 50mL tubes and the hardest samples with the dedicated metal tubes.

Easy to use with its new intuitive touchscreen interface, designed to be used with gloves, researchers can easily set up the Precellys Evolution Touch. The Precellys Evolution Touch puts the power of homogenization into the hands of researchers and scientists.

While the Precellys Evolution Touch includes a 1-year warranty, an extended 2-year or 3-year warranty may be purchased (extended warranty must be purchased at the time the Precellys Evolution Touch is purchased).  For each additional year of warranty, a maintenance kit is provided which includes 2 vacuum joints, 1 anti-rotation tubing kit, and 1 containment seal.

Features:

• Safe & Easy to use: exclusive touchscreen and tube locking system
• Flexible: compatible with 6 tubes format from 0.3mL to 50mL
• Powerful: up to 10 000rpm with 3D motion technology
• Efficient: get DNA/RNA/Proteins from any biological sample

Key Attributes

Manufacturer Specifications

Capacity:

• From 8 to 96 wells, 300µL
• From 1 to 24 tubes, 2mL/0.5mL
• From 1 to 12 tubes, 7mL
• From 1 to 6 tubes, 15mL
• From 1 to 3 tubes, 50mL
• From 1 to 6 metal tubes

Programs:

• The software allows to save an unlimited number of protocols

Parameters:

• From 4,500 rpm to 10,000 rpm (increment by 100 rpm)
• Number of cycle: up to 10
• Time of cycle: up to 90sec (increment by 1sec)

Size:

• L: 378mm, W: 515mm, H: 400mm (632mm with open lid)

Weight:

• 60lb / 27kg

Norms:

• CE and CFR 47 part 15 certified

Electricity:

• 90 – 250VAC / 50-60 Hz
• Power: 1 kVA

Noise:

• < 70dB during operation

FAQ

What are the primary differences between the Precellys 24 and the Precellys Evolution?

There are three main differences:

1. ​Power. The Precellys Evolution has almost 50% higher max RPM than the Precellys 24.
2. Flexibility with regards to sample size. The Precellys 24 holds 24x 2ml tubes. The Precellys Evolution also comes with an adapter that does the same, but there are additional, optional adapters that hold either 12x 7 ml tubes or 6x 15 ml tubes, allowing processing of larger samples.
3. If you're interested in keeping samples cool, the Cryolys cooling unit is much better for the Precellys Evolution. The Cryolys for the Precellys 24 is a standalone item which takes up about an equivalent amount of bench space to the Precellys 24 and requires a compressed air connection (or house pressurized air). The Cryolys for the Precellys Evolution is a relatively small "cap"-like device which sits on top of the Precellys Evolution so it doesn't take up any additional bench space and it does not require an air hookup.

 ... and of course there's the cost difference.

What are the safety features of the Precellys Evolution which make it suitable for BSL-3 labs?

1. Top and pressure alarm: If the lid is not securely closed or the blocking plate is not placed correctly on the tube holder to lock the samples in place, the unit will not start the run.
2. Compatibility with vaporized hydrogen peroxide decontamination (see picture below). Vaporized H2O2 can be used to decontaminate the unit in case of tube breakage.
3. Containment seal which isolates the homogenization chamber from both the external environment and the internal mechanical parts.