IKA UTTD control Life Science Solution Disperser Set, DT-20 dispersing vessel, 400 to 8,000 rpm, 0010013296

When it comes to homogenising tissue samples in life sciences research, one thing matters above all else: a reproducible, consistent result with no carry-over between samples. The UTTD control Life Science Solution combines the controllable ULTRA-TURRAX Tube Drive P control with DT-20 disposable dispersing vessels, each of which comes with its own rotor-stator assembly. Each sample is processed in its own vessel, which is disposed of after use, thereby ruling out cross-contamination between batches and eliminating the need for cleaning between runs.

DT-20 dispersion vessels with their own rotor-stator assembly

The set contains 25 DT-20 single-use dispersion vessels, each with a volume of 20 millilitres. Each vessel comes with its own rotor-stator assembly, which, when fitted to the drive, ensures rapid and uniform homogenisation of tissue, cartilage and bone samples. The hermetically sealable vessel serves simultaneously as a dispersing, storage and transport container; sample collection or the addition of media is carried out via a pierceable membrane in the lid, without having to open the vessel completely. Because each tube has its own rotor-stator assembly, the results do not vary from sample to sample due to wear or residues on the tool – a crucial factor in precision applications within bioscientific research.

OLED control for repeatable homogenisation protocols

The ULTRA-TURRAX Tube Drive P control covers a speed range of 400 to 8,000 revolutions per minute, adjustable in 10-rpm increments with a deviation of just 3 per cent, and is read and controlled via an OLED display. For research protocols that need to be reproduced exactly, time, energy and volume can be saved as experimental conditions; a turbo button boosts the speed to the maximum for short, intensive homogenisation steps. The drive can be connected to a computer via the USB-B interface, for example to the Labworldsoft laboratory equipment software. Measuring 122 x 54 x 178 millimetres and weighing 1.3 kilograms, the device remains compact on the laboratory bench; the power supply unit delivers 24 V DC at 1500 mA.

Typical applications

• Homogenisation of tissue, cartilage and bone samples for precision life science applications
• Life sciences research involving repeatable protocols and documented experimental conditions
• Batch experiments in which each sample is processed in its own, non-reusable vessel
• Preparation of tissue homogenates for downstream molecular biological analyses

As each DT-20 vessel comes with its own rotor-stator assembly, there is no need to clean the instrument itself between samples; only the drive remains in continuous operation. This reduces the time between two samples to simply loading the next tube, making throughput predictable for larger sample series.

Selection guide: Life Science Solution or other UTTD sets

This set is designed for the homogenisation of tissue samples using a rotor-stator assembly. For tablet disintegration in accordance with pharmacopoeia procedures, the UTTD control Pharma Solution with dissolver mixing vessels is more suitable; for IVD tissue samples taken directly from the surgical workflow requiring a simpler drive, the UTTD basic Tissue Solution with a ball-mixing vessel is recommended. Anyone wishing to reorder DT-20 vessels in larger volumes or different pack sizes, or who requires additional stirring and ball-mixing vessels for other tasks, will find the ULTRA-TURRAX Tube Drive P control drive unit or the ready-to-use Tube Drive P control Workstation as suitable alternatives.

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• ULTRA-TURRAX Tube Drive P control drive unit
• DT-20 mixing vessel with disperser element, 20 ml, pack of 25

The pack of 25 vessels is sufficient for a medium-sized series of experiments; additional DT-20 vessels can be reordered as required for the current project.

Regulatory information

The drive unit in this set is an electrical appliance within the meaning of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The WEEE registration number of the manufacturer, IKA, is DE 66784213. Information on the return of end-of-life equipment can be found on our Environment and Disposal page.

Warranty and procurement service

The IKA manufacturer’s warranty applies to the drive unit of the UTTD control Life Science Solution: 2 years, extended to 3 years upon registration at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. Reorders of the DT-20 dispersion vessel in other pack sizes, as well as additional accessories, are handled by the procurement service at LT Laborhandel; on request, this includes qualification documentation (IQ/OQ) for research environments where documentation is required.