
What is Sample Preparation
Cryogenic Grinder 6870
Overview
Large cryogenic mill that accommodates sample sizes ranging from 0.1 - 50 grams. Specifically designed for cryogenic grinding and pulverizing tough and/or temperature sensitive samples immersed in liquid nitrogen. CE Approved.
Applications include: DNA/RNA Extractions, Yeast, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Drug testing, RoHS/WEEE, Plastics and polymers.
Typical samples include: Plant & Animal Tissue, Seeds, Polymers, Yeast, Pharmaceuticals, Food Products, Electronic components, Textiles, Hair, Teeth, and Bones.
Features
- 6820 Auto-Fill System available for automated filling with liquid nitrogen.
- Closed grinding vials eliminate sample cross-contamination, retain volatiles, control hazardous or critical samples, and simplify clean-up.
- Coil holds one Large Grinding Vial, one Mid-Size Vial, four Standard Grinding Vials, or one Microvial Set.
- Equipped with liquid nitrogen level sensor and lid safety interlock for operator protection.
- Grinding Vial Sets offered in a variety of materials including polycarbonate, stainless steel, and Cr-free steel.
- Grinds samples in the 0.1 - 100 gram range.
- Large cryogenic impact grinder with self-contained liquid nitrogen tub and insulated case.
- Liquid nitrogen required for operation.
- Magnetically driven impactor is the only moving part so there are no mechanical linkages or bearings to fail.
- Programmable parameters include grinding time, impactor rate, pre-cooling and cooling times.
- Stores up to 10 user-defined grinding programs for quick and easy recall.
- Touch-screen control panel is detachable and can be used for remote operation.
Manufactured by Spex Sample Prep
Specifications
Voltage | 115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz |
CE Approved | YES |
Dimensions | 20.5 in (52cm) x 21.5 in (55cm) x 18 in (46cm) |
Net Weight (lbs) | 44 lbs (24kg) |
Gross Weight (lbs) | 53 lbs (24kg) |
Power Cord | 3-prong grounded plug, 115V 60Hz or 2-prong European plug, 230V50Hz |
Timer/Controls | Touch-screen programmable controls for grinding cycles, time,impact rate, pre-cooling and cooling times. Stores 10 grindingprograms |
Accessories
Part # | Description |
|---|---|
ACCESSORY PACKAGES & KITS | |
6820 | Auto-Fill System Details |
6870L | Large Grinding Vial Accessory Package Details |
6870M | Mid-Size Grinding Vial Accessory Package Details |
6870S | Small Grinding Vial Accessory Package Details |
EXTRACTORS | |
6753C | Sample Extraction Tool Details |
6754 | Extractor/Vial Opener Details |
6756 | Extractor For Small Vials Details |
6758 | Extractor For Microvials Details |
6804 | Large Extractor/Vial Opener Details |
6814-115 | Autoextractor® Details |
6814-230 | Autoextractor® Details |
LIQUID NITROGEN HANDLING | |
6900L | Cryogenic Gloves, Size Large Details |
6900M | Cryogenic Gloves, Size Medium Details |
6900S | Cryogenic Gloves, Size Small Details |
6900XL | Cryogenic Gloves, Size Extra Large Details |
6905 | Portable Cryogenic Dewar - 25l Details |
6906 | Short Cryogenic Transfer Hose, 4 Ft (1.2 M) Details |
6907 | Long Cryogenic Transfer Hose, 6 Ft (1.8m) Details |
6910 | Portable Cryogenic Dewar - 50l Details |
RACKS & HOLDERS | |
6755 | Vial Rack For Small Grinding Vials Details |
6805 | Vial Rack For Large Grinding Vials Details |
SAMPLE ADAPTERS | |
6806 | Multi-Vial Adapter Details |
6884 | Mid-Size Grinding Vial Adapter For Large Extractor/Vial Opener Details |
6886 | Mid-Size Grinding Vial Adapter Details |
VIALS AND VIAL SETS | |
6751 | Small Grinding Vial Set Details |
6751C20 | Small Polycarbonate Center Cylinder - Pack Of 20 Details |
6751C4 | Small Polycarbonate Center Cylinder - Pack Of 4 Details |
6751E | Small Stainless Steel End Plugs Details |
6751P | Small Stainless Steel Impactor Details |
6752 | Small Stainless Steel Center Cylinder Details |
6753 | Microvial Set Details |
6753V | Microvial Details |
6757 | Microvial Set Details |
6757C3 | Microvial Cylinder Details |
6757E | Microvial End Plugs (2) Details |
6757P | Microvial Impactor Details |
6759 | Microvial Holder Details |
6761 | Small Poly-Vial Set Details |
6761E | Small Polycarbonate End Plugs Details |
6761P | Small Polycarbonate Encapsulated Impactor Details |
6771 | Small Cr-Free Grinding Vial Set Details |
6771E | Small Cr-Free Steel End Plugs Details |
6771P | Small Cr-Free Steel Impactor Details |
6801 | Large Grinding Vial Set Details |
6801C20 | Large Polycarbonate Center Cylinder - Pack Of 20 Details |
6801C4 | Large Polycarbonate Center Cylinder - Pack Of 4 Details |
6801E | Large Stainless Steel End Plugs Details |
6801P | Large Stainless Steel Impactor Details |
6802 | Large Stainless Steel Center Cylinder Details |
6871 | Large Cr-Free Grinding Vial Set Details |
6871E | Large Cr-Free Steel End Plugs Details |
6871P | Large Cr-Free Steel Impactor Details |
6881 | Mid-Size Grinding Vial Set Details |
6881C20 | Mid-Sized Polycarbonate Center Cylinder - Pack Of 20 Details |
6881C4 | Mid-Size Polycarbonate Center Cylinders - Pack Of 4 Details |
6881E | Mid-Size Stainless Steel End Plugs Details |
6881P | Mid-Size Stainless Steel Impactor Details |
6883 | Mid-Size Cr-Free Grinding Vial Set Details |
6883E | Mid-Size Cr-Free Steel End Plugs Details |
6883P | Mid-Size Cr-Free Steel Impactor Details |
6885 | Mid-Size Poly-Vial Set Details |
6885E | Mid-Size Polycarbonate End Plugs Details |
6885P | Mid-Size Polycarbonate Encapsulated Impactor |



