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Stainless steel, Omni Tip™ hybrid, and Omni Tip plastic homogenizer probes

Rotor stator homogenizers, both handheld and automated, are robust, versatile tools, in part, thanks to their compatibility with a range of generator probes that cater to diverse sample types, such as soft or hard tissues. We offer generator probes of different sizes, material durability, and use cases that fall into three broad categories – stainless steel probes, Omni Tip hybrid probes, and Omni Tip disposable plastic probes.
 


For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
 

Generator Probes

Options for generator probes

Stainless steel probes are available and unique to our mixers, handheld rotor stators, and automated homogenizers. They are durable solutions for a variety of application.

Omni Tip hybrid probes are made of a stainless steel outer stator tube with an inner ultem plastic rotor shaft. They provide the convenience of disposable probes with the durability of a traditional stainless-steel probe in a simple two-piece design, which makes them easier to clean or allows the user to dispose of the plastic shafts as single-use consumables. They are our recommended solutions for research applications utilizing chemical compounds such as chloroform and phenol.

Omni Tip plastic probes are made from durable plastics and are cost-effective solutions for those who have significant throughput and are looking to significantly reduce cross-contamination risk with a single-use, discardable probe. They are offered in two varieties - probes for hard, frozen, or fibrous tissue processing and probes for oft tissues and liquid/liquid processing.

Generator probes are compatible as-is with the automated homogenizers and workstations, as well as the Omni THQ handheld units. They are also compatible with our other hand-held units when used with their respective coupling adapters, though most of our units come with an adapter included at time of ordering.

Within sample prep workflows, sample homogenization is an important and early component that impacts downstream analysis. Consider which rotor-stator generator probes would be appropriate for your application and throughput.

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12 mm Omni Tip™ Hybrid Probe (Stainless Steel & Plastic)

The 12 mm Omni Tip Hybrid Homogenizer Probes and shaft combine the convenience of disposable plastic probes with the durability of traditional stainless steel probes. Requires the use of A1000SB Omni Tip Adapter for use with the Omni Tissue Homogenizer (TH).

Part Number: 22-012, 22-012-6, S-22-012
USD 687.75 - 4,135.00
7 mm Omni Tip™ Hybrid Probe (Stainless Steel & Plastic)

The 7 mm Omni Tip™ hybrid probes combine the convenience of disposable plastic probes with the durability of traditional stainless steel probes. Requires the use of A1000SB Omni Tip Adapter for use with the Omni Tissue Homogenizer (TH).

Part Number: 22-007, 22-007-6, 301725HT
USD 202.00 - 2,834.00
12 mm Omni Tip™ Plastic Homogenizing Probes

The 12 mm Omni Tip™ patented design significantly reduces the hassle of disassembly and maintenance of traditional stainless-steel generator probes. Proprietary Omni Tip probes are engineered from durable plastics and are economical enough to be disposed of after each use to significantly reduce cross contamination risk that can occur when processing multiple samples.

Part Number: 301250, 321250, 341250, 351250, 3M1250
USD 625.00 - 20,148.00
7 mm Hard Tissue Omni Tip™ Plastic Homogenizing Probes

The Omni Tips™ patented design significantly reduces the hassle of disassembly and maintenance of traditional stainless steel generators. Proprietary Omni Tip probes are engineered from durable plastics and are economical enough to be disposed of after each use to significantly reduce cross contamination risk that can occur when processing multiple samples.

USD 335.00 - 9,415.00
7 mm Soft Tissue Omni Tip™ Plastic Homogenizing Probes

The Omni Tips™ patented design significantly reduces the hassle of disassembly and maintenance of traditional stainless steel generators. Proprietary Omni Tip probes are engineered from durable plastics and are economical enough to be disposed of after each use to significantly minimize cross contamination risk that can occur when processing multiple samples. Omni Tips offer a cost effective solution for researchers homogenizing samples where contaminants can affect downstream assays.

Part Number: 30750, 32750, 34750, 35750, 3M750
USD 335.00 - 9,415.00
Omni Tip Adapter for TH (with black nose ring or models before 2016), micro, and GLH homogenizers

Supports use of the Omni Tip™ disposable probes for use with Omni handheld units.

Part Number: A1000SB
USD 328.00
Generator Probe Tool Kit for uH, TH and GLH Homogenizers

Tool kit for Omni TH, THQ, Micro, and GLH rotor-stator homogenizer units.

Part Number: S-T1001
USD 91.00
5 x 75 mm Flat Bottom (Fine) Generator Probe

The standard (Fine) stator designs allows fine to medium samples to pass through the processing windows The wide window (coarse) variants allow medium to coarse samples to pass through the processing windows. Comes with PTFE upper and lower bearings. The entire probe can be autoclaved, or easily disassembled for cleaning.

USD 1,188.00 - 2,088.00
Omni Tip™ Adapter for TH with Blue Nose Ring

Supports use of the Omni Tip™ disposable probes. May already be included with purchase of Omni TH homogenizer and packages.

Part Number: 12-121
USD 143.00
7 x 110 mm Stainless Steel Generator Probe

Stator design allows fine to medium samples to pass through the processing windows. The entire probe can be easily disassembled for cleaning.

Part Number: B7-110ST, B7-110ST-6
USD 1,188.00 - 6,195.00
10 x 95 mm Saw Tooth (Fine) Generator Probe

Stainless Steel Generator Probes. The standard (Fine) stator designs allows fine to medium samples to pass through the processing windows The wide window (coarse) variants allow medium to coarse samples to pass through the processing windows. Comes with PTFE upper and lower bearings. The entire probe can be autoclaved, or easily disassembled for cleaning.

USD 1,272.00 - 2,618.00
5 x 75 mm Stainless Steel Generator Probe

Stator design allows fine to medium samples to pass through the processing windows. The entire probe can be easily disassembled for cleaning.

Part Number: B5-075, B5-075-6
USD 1,188.00 - 6,195.00
Tissue Master 5 mm Probe

Stainless Steel Probes for Tissue Master. Stator design allows fine to medium samples to pass through the processing windows. The entire probe can be autoclaved, or easily disassembled for cleaning.

Part Number: F2107-05, F2107, F2107-10
USD 953.00
10 x 110 mm Stainless Steel Generator Probe

Stator design allows fine to medium samples to pass through the processing windows. The entire probe can be easily disassembled for cleaning.

Part Number: B10-110ST, B10-110ST-6
USD 1,308.00 - 6,195.00
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Decarbonation of soda samples using rotor-stator based methodology

8 Decarbonation – the removal of dissolved CO 2 – is crucial for the analysis of ingredients like aspartame and caffeine in beverage development and manufacturing/QC. The Omni THq homogenizer fitted with either the Omni Tip plastic probe or stainless-steel probe provides an efficient and quick solution for decarbonation. The study determined pressure and CO2 volume after processing cola, diet cola, and lemon-lime soda samples. The results suggest that rotor-stator homogenization can be translated easily to an automated system for high-throughput decarbonation of beverage samples for those looking to scale or in a production environment. For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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Detecting genetic modification in soybean products

Genetically Modified (GM) crops allow for the introduction of new traits, such as resistance to pests, disease, and herbicide. The introduction of these genetic elements tends to confer advantages including crop hardiness or yields, which in turn can benefit farmers. In this application note, we assessed the efficiency of DNA isolation from either organic soybeans or soy powder samples from GM soy. Extracted DNA was subjected to PCR and fragment analysis by gel electrophoresis to identify the genetically-modified EPSPS gene. We also assessed the degree of carry-over observed in a PCR-based assay when using a stainless-steel probe subjected to only disassembly and thorough rinsing between samples rather than full cleaning and autoclaving. The Omni GLH 850 rotor-stator homogenizer was efficient in extracting DNA from both matrices, with resulting DNA yielding clean PCR products as observed on the gel. Use of the single-use Omni Tip disposable plastic probes resulted in no detection of the resistance gene from organic soy, as expected; however, samples processed using the stainless-steel generator probe resulted in visible PCR fragments from not only the GM soy powder but also the organic soybeans. Our results indicate that disassembly and rinsing of the probe is likely insufficient to prevent cross-contamination between samples for PCR-based assays. As resulting DNA yields were more than sufficient for multiple rounds of PCR, if needed, the Omni GLH 850 rotor-stator homogenizer combined with the single-use plastic disposable probe is the recommended combination for research assays sensitive to low-levels of analyte.

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High-throughput extraction of cannabinoids from cannabis analog on the Omni Prep 96 automated homogenizer

Cannabinoid quantification is a crucial process in cannabis production and testing, where the quantity of abundant cannabinoids such as THC, CBD, and others are assessed. The most common method involves milling the flower or edibles into homogenous mixtures using an organic solvent for extraction, followed by analysis via HPLC or mass spectrometry. This study evaluated the Omni Prep 96 automated homogenizer’s efficiency for cannabinoid extraction via walk-away rotor-stator technology from a spiked cannabis analog, fresh hops. Results were obtained for CBA and THC recovery rates of the spike standards and compared to recovery by manual mixing only. For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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Quantifying cross-contamination from tissue homogenization with a rotor-stator homogenizer equipped with a stainless-steel generator probe

Hand-held rotor-stator homogenizers are laboratory staples for sample prep, allowing convenient access to analytes under investigation, such as protein and nucleic acid. They are effective solutions, but require ample due diligence when it comes to proper cleaning between every sample to prevent cross-contamination. In assays that are sensitive to even small amounts of carryover - such as PCR-based techniques - insufficient cleaning can make a difference in the resulting dataset; thus, the general recommendation is to perform a full disassembly and autoclave. We evaluated the effectiveness of standard cleaning procedures on rat liver tissue using 2 cycles of washing with no disassembly, and we found that while multiple washes did reduce carryover levels below the limit of detection for nanodrop for our study. We also reviewed the carryover with gel electrophoresis for each cycle of spin-washes, and observed bands sufficient to suspect analytes were likely sufficiently still present for sensitive PCR-based techniques, including NGS. We would defer to using disposable plastic probes, like the single-use Omni Tip™, for our next studies as it can not only significantly reduce contamination risks, but streamline workflows. For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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Reproductive hormone extraction from black rhinoceros feces using the Omni micro homogenizer and OmniTip plastic generator probes

The black rhinoceros, an endangered species, saw a dramatic decrease in population by more than 97% in the 20th century; however, thanks to conservation efforts, they regained their numbers back to ~ 4,880 individuals by 2010. Animal and community research efforts are an important component of conservation studies aimed at understanding reproductive physiology to further reproductive success of endangered species. We review a study by Freeman et al. focused on the analysis of reproductive hormones, progestagen and androgen, from the feces collected from these animals. The lab collected 231 fecal samples between July 2007 to November 2010, identifying specific animals through anatomical features and ear notching. The samples were processed using a battery-powered handheld rotor-stator homogenizer equipped with disposable plastic probes, making the process suitable for fieldwork. Hormone was quantified by enzyme immunoassay and subsequently correlated with factors such as season, location, climate, age, and reproductive status. The study found a linear relationship between average monthly temperature and faecal progestagen metabolite concentrations in non-pregnant females, but no such correlation was found between androgen metabolite concentrations in male black rhinos. This research contributes to the ongoing efforts to understand and conserve the black rhinoceros population.