Masticator Homogenizer
Masticator paddle blenders enable thorough homogenization of samples while isolating them from any possible contamination. The Masticator’s high-quality durable motors ensure safe and efficient homogenization. This solution is for food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and clinical laboratories that seek reliable homogenization that is cross-contamination-free. The Masticator blenders disperse samples inside sterile bags with paddles that drive a masticating action while moving the sample from side to side. This key step in sample preparation ensures homogenous distribution of microorganisms throughout the diluent. Several models encompass a wide array of possibilities.
System Highlights
No Sample Cross Contamination: Samples are protected from any contamination during homogenization thanks to the use of sterile disposable bags
Durable: Second to none in durability, the Masticator’s high-quality spring system has proven to withstand the most challenging blending procedures. Customers benefit from a 3-year warranty for any masticator blender.
Ease to use: the Masticators require virtually no maintenance and are easily cleaned when their front door is fully removed.
Application scope
The Masticator lab blenders are used for homogenization during microbiological testing. Food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical labs like to use 400 ml Masticator blenders for homogenizing 10 to 40 g of previously diluted samples. 400 mL bags with and without filters can be used. The former can be used for pipetting debris-free homogenized liquid and are particularly recommended when homogenizations yield sample suspensions with high amounts of large-sized particles. Meanwhile, 80 mL Masticator compact models appeal to clinical and life science labs involved in small sample tissue homogenization (<10 g), and to industrial QC labs that process low-weight samples (<10 g). Panoramic and Compact models allow for homogenization monitoring through windows located in their doors. With a 3.5 L volume capacity, the MAXICATOR completes IUL’s paddle blender range, allowing for blending of large composite samples.
How to continue processing diluted samples
After dilution, sample-containing bags can be stored in Portabag bag holders pending homogenization in Masticator blenders. Once homogenized, the Eddy Jet 2 spiral plater is used to reduce the number of plates processed, offering a threefold decimal dilution counting range in a single plate. Following incubation, plates are automatically counted and fed with the Plate Handler or automatically counted and manually fed with the SphereFlash®. With a 3.5 L volume capacity, the MAXICATOR completes IUL’s paddle blender range, allowing for blending of large composite samples.
Ordering Information
| Description | Cat. No. |
|---|---|
| MAXICATOR 3500 mL 230/240V 50Hz | 90002400 |
| MAXICATOR 3500 mL 120V 60Hz | 90002401 |
| Masticator Basic 400 mL 220/240 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000470 |
| Masticator Basic 400 mL 100/127 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000471 |
| Masticator Basic Panoramic 400 mL 220/240 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000475 |
| Masticator Basic Panoramic 400 mL 100/127 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000477 |
| Masticator Classic 400 mL 220/240 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000400 |
| Masticator Classic 400 mL 220/240 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000400 |
| Masticator Classic 400 mL 100/127 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000401 |
| Masticator Classic Panoramic 400 mL 220/240 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000500 |
| Masticator Classic Panoramic 400 mL 100/127 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000501 |
| Masticator Silver 400 mL 220/230 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000420 |
| Masticator Silver 400 mL 100 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000421 |
| Masticator Silver 400 mL 110/120 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000461 |
| Masticator Silver Panoramic 400 mL 220/230 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000520 |
| Masticator Silver Panoramic 400 mL 100 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000521 |
| Masticator Silver Panoramic 400 mL 110/120 V 50/60 Hz (+50 bags) | 9000522 |
Technical Specifications
|  |  |  | | |
| Model | MAXICATOR 3500 mL | Silver/ Panoramic | Classic/Panoramic | Basic/Panoramic | Compact |
| Motor | Induction Type | Induction Type | Induction Type | Induction Type | DC Type |
| Motor Speed | 650–1400 rpm | 500–1500 rpm | 1500 rpm | 1500 rpm | 2400 rpm |
| Reduction | 1:7.5 | 1:6 | 1:6 | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Strokes/sec | 3-4-5-6 | 5-6-7-8 | 8.5 (50Hz) 10 (60Hz) | 8.5 (50 Hz) 10 (60Hz) | 10 |
| Setting | Keyboard/Display | Keyboard/Display | Digital Timer | Digital Timer | Digital Timer |
| Timer | 15/30/60/90/120/ 150/180/210/240s | 15/30/60/90/120/ 150/180/210/240s | 15–90s | 15–90s | 15–90s |
| Mains | 230V 50Hz 110V 60Hz | 230V 50Hz 110V 60Hz | 230V 50Hz 110V 60Hz | 230V 50Hz 110V 60Hz | 230V 50Hz 110V 60Hz |
| Power | 620W | 240W | 240 W | 240W | 25W |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 44×50×57 cm 17.3×19.7×22.4 in | 24×26×40 cm 9.4×10.2×15.7 in | 24×26×40 cm 9.4×10.2×15.7 in | 24×26×40 cm 9.4×10.2×15.7 in | 15×15×30 cm 5.9×5.0×11.8 in |
| Weight | 52.5 kg / 116 lb | 20 kg / 44 lb | 17 kg /37.5 lb | 17 kg /37.5 lb | 7 kg / 15.4 lb |
| No. of Paddles | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES
| Description | Cat. No. |
| 2000 Ƴ-irradiated homogenizer bags (80 mL) packed 50 by 50 | 90002456 |
| 6000 Ƴ-irradiated homogenizer bags (80 mL) packed 50 by 50 | 90002457 |
| 500 Ƴ-irradiated homogenizer bags (400 mL) packed 50 by 50 | 900014050 |
| 5000 Ƴ-irradiated homogenizer bags (400 mL) packed 50 by 50 | 90005421 |
| 500 Ƴ-irradiated homogenizer bags with filter (400 mL) packed 25 by 25 | 900014501 |
| 2000 Ƴ-irradiated homogenizer bags with filter (400 mL) packed 25 by 25 | 90002451 |
| 5000 Ƴ-irradiated homogenizer bags with filter (400 mL) packed 25 by 25 | 90002452 |
| 250 Ƴ-irradiated homogenizer bags (3500 mL) packed 50 by 50 | 900014035 |
| Stand and tray for any 400 mL Masticator model | 9000742 |