
The Precellys® line of homogenizers are powerful tools designed to meet a variety of grinding, lysis, and homogenization needs. They can accommodate a wide range of samples from microbial, plant, or animal sources, including soft or hard tissues, to release proteins, nucleic acids, and other analytes at high yields. The versatility of Precellys® homogenizers makes them indispensable tools in diverse research areas including cancer research, agronomy, forensics, pharmacology, microbiology, and environmental science.
Cayman offers Precellys® homogenizers, Cryolys cooling options, and an extensive variety of kits, tubes, beads, and accessories to empower a wide range of applications. Explore our full collection of Precellys® products below or contact us to learn more.
All Precellys® homogenizers use bead-beating technology and 3D motion to quickly and efficiently disrupt biological samples. The compact Precellys® Minilys Personal Tissue Homogenizer is designed for low-throughput laboratory or individual use. The Precellys® 24 Touch and - homogenizers were specifically developed and designed to be highly efficient grinders for use in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratories operating under high-throughput conditions (50-100 runs per day) without risk of cross-contamination and can each operate with up to 24 tubes.
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Capacity | Tube Volume | 0.5, 1.5, or 2 ml | 7 ml | 2 ml/0.5 ml | 300 μl | 2 ml/0.5 ml | 7 ml | 15 ml | |
Number | 1-3 tubes | 1 tube | 1-24 tubes | 8-96 wells | 1-24 tubes | 1-12 tubes | 1-6 tubes | ||
Speed Range | 3,000-5,000 rpm (1,000 rpm increments) | 4,500-6,800 rpm (100 rpm increments) | 4,500-10,000 rpm (100 rpm increments) | ||||||
Programs | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||||||
Number of Cycles | N/A | Up to 10 | Up to 10 | ||||||
Cycle Time | 5-240 seconds | Up to 90 seconds | Up to 90 seconds | ||||||
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The flexibility and high efficiency of the Precellys® Evolution gives users the ability to grind, homogenize, or lyse any type of soft or hard sample from animals, humans, plants, or microorganisms in about 30 seconds. It is the perfect solution for either routine applications or specific R&D projects.
VIEW THE PRECELLYS® EVOLUTION VIDEOFor sensitive molecule extractions requiring temperature-controlled conditions, Cayman offers Cryolys cooling options for both the Precellys® 24 and the Precellys® Evolution. This device cools samples using dry ice or liquid nitrogen to maintain a constant temperature during homogenization.
The Cryolys can be purchased separately or as part of a starter pack with the Precellys® Evolution.
Package includes:
Cayman also offers a Cryolys Thermometer replacement compatible with both the Cryolys Precellys® 24 and the Cryolys Evolution.
Cayman offers a wide selection of kits for lysis or homogenization of numerous sample types, including microbes, tissues, and hard samples.
| Microbe Lysing Kits | Compatibility | ||||
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Cell Type | Examples | Product Name | Precellys® | Precellys® | Precellys® |
Microbes | Gram- and Gram+ bacteria, spores | ||||
Yeast, fungi, Gram+ and Gram- bacteria, spores, microalgae | |||||
Microbes in soil, sediment, roots, feces, animal or plant tissue | |||||
Tough Microbes | Yeast, fungi | ||||
Yeast, fungi, cyanobacteria, phytoplankton, nematodes, spores, microalgae | |||||
Precellys® 15 mL Tough Micro-organism Lysing Kit (VK05) - Certified DNase/RNase Free | |||||
| Tissue Homogenizing Kits | Compatibility | ||||
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Tissue Type | Examples | Product Name | Precellys® | Precellys® | Precellys® |
Soft Tissue | Brain, liver, kidney, artery | ||||
Brain, liver, kidney, skin, plant leaves, mammalian cells | Precellys® 2 mL Protein Safe Soft Tissue Homogenizing (CK14) | ||||
Precellys® 2 mL Soft Tissue Homogenizing Ceramic Beads Kit (CK14) | |||||
Rat cerebellum, skin | |||||
Hard Tissue | Ear, lung, heart, spleen, tail, artery, Arabidopsis, leaves | Precellys® 2 mL Protein Safe Hard Tissue Homogenizing Tubes (CK28-R) | |||
Precellys® 2 mL Hard Tissue Homogenizing Ceramic Beads Kit (CK28) | |||||
Ear, lung, heart, spleen, tail, cornea, artery, Arabidopsis, leaves, tumor, intestine, adipose tissue | Precellys® 2 mL Hard Tissue Reinforced Ceramic Beads Kit (CK28-R) | ||||
Whole rat brain, whole liver, kidney, spleen, leaves | Precellys® 7 mL Hard Tissue Homogenizing Ceramic Beads Kit (CK28) | ||||
Muscle, skin, spinal cord, bone, teeth, hair, seeds, corn, rice | |||||
Precellys® 2 mL Hard Tissue Reinforced Metal Beads Kit (MK28-R) | |||||
Soft or Hard Tissue | Brain, liver, kidney, ear, lung, heart, spleen, tail, artery, Arabidopsis, leaves, tumor, intestine, adipose tissue | ||||
Wet or Dry Tissue | Liver, plants, rice | ||||
Hair, whole piece of mouse lung, heart, dry hair, mouse bones | |||||
A video application note for protein extraction from mouse heart
VIEW THE PRECELLYS® PROTEIN EXTRACTION APPLICATION VIDEO| Whole Organ, Dry Grinding, and Other Homogenizing Kits | Compatibility | ||||
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Sample Type | Examples | Product Name | Precellys® | Precellys® | Precellys® |
Whole organs and dry samples | Rat brain, liver, kidney, skin, whole iris-ciliary body pork, pepper grains | ||||
Dry grinding, valuable, or very hard samples | Rice grains, pepper grains | Precellys® 2 mL Dry Hard Tissue Grinding Reinforced Kit (CK68) | |||
Tissue, plant, or cell | |||||
Emulsion production | |||||
Learn more about how the Precellys® Emulsion Kit can be used to create injectable emulsions for immunology research. Read the Article
Cayman also offers Precellys® tubes and bulk beads separately, allowing you to customize your lysing, grinding, or homogenization method.
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Product Name | Precellys® 24 & 24 Touch | Precellys® Minilys | Precellys® Evolution |
For dry grinding of very hard samples such as bones, teeth, hair, and plant materials, Cayman offers the Precellys® Evolution - Metal Tube. This must be used with the Precellys® Evolution - Metal Tube Holder and Precellys® Evolution - Metal Tube Black Blocking Plate. The Precellys® Evolution Metal Tube, Tube Holder, and Black Blocking Plate are also available as a set, the Precellys® Evolution - Full Metal Pack.
To accommodate tubes and plates of different sizes, Cayman offers tube holders and blocking plates compatible with the Precellys® Evolution:
Tube Volume | 2 ml | 7 ml | 15 ml | 96-well plate | ||||
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We also offer the Precellys® 7 mL Tube Rack and Precellys® 7 mL Tube Centrifuge Adapter Pack to accommodate 7 ml tubes.
| Item No. | Product Name |
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| 13937 | Precellys® Minilys - Microtube Adapter Set |
| 18436 | Precellys® Minilys - Adapter Set Pack |
Cayman offers replacement parts and warranties to help keep your Precellys® instruments running smoothly.
| Item No. | Product Name |
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| 18433 | Precellys® Minilys - Tubes Blocking Rod (with tool) |
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| 17312 | Precellys® Minilys Personal Tissue Homogenizer Extended Warranty |
| 13761 | - |
| 17311 | Cryolys Evolution Extended Warranty |
Let Cayman assist you in finding the best Precellys® homogenization products for your application. Learn more or request a demo.
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