Invitrogen™ DynaMag™-15 Magnet

The Invitrogen™ DynaMag™-15 Magnet is designed for efficient immunomagnetic cell separation using Dynabeads™ with standard 15 mL laboratory tubes. With a capacity to hold up to 4 tubes simultaneously, this magnet combines strong magnetic attraction with an ergonomic design for user-friendly operation. Its tilting mechanism ensures comfortable pipetting, making it a reliable tool for laboratory workflows involving sample volumes of 4–15 mL.

Key Features:

1. Optimized for 15 mL Tubes:
   • Specifically designed to accommodate 4 × 15 mL tubes, enabling parallel processing of multiple samples.
2. High Magnetic Strength:
   • Efficiently separates Dynabeads™ (1–4.5 μm in diameter), ensuring fast and consistent results.
3. Ergonomic Design:
   • Tilting mechanism allows for a comfortable working position, reducing strain during pipetting.
4. Good Sample Visibility:
   • Provides clear visibility of samples during the magnetic separation process.
5. Versatile Compatibility:
   • Works seamlessly with all Dynabeads™ products for a wide range of cell isolation and biomolecule purification applications.

Specifications:

Applications:

1. Cell Isolation:
   • Ideal for immunomagnetic separation of specific cell types using Dynabeads™.
2. Biomolecule Purification:
   • Supports workflows for protein, nucleic acid, or antigen purification.
3. Blood and Tissue Sample Processing:
   • Facilitates handling of blood and other biological samples in standard 15 mL tubes.
4. Immunology and Molecular Biology:
   • Assists in studies involving immune cells, cytokines, and gene expression.
5. High-Throughput Workflows:
   • Parallel processing of up to 4 tubes increases lab efficiency.

Advantages:

1. Time-Efficient:
   • Rapid magnetic separation minimizes processing time.
2. User-Friendly:
   • Ergonomic design ensures ease of use, even during extended workflows.
3. High-Performance:
   • Strong magnetic attraction delivers consistent results across all Dynabeads™ applications.
4. Compact Design:
   • Small footprint fits easily on lab benchtops.
5. Flexible Applications:
   • Compatible with a broad range of magnetic bead-based protocols.

Usage Instructions:

1. Load Samples:
   • Insert up to 4 × 15 mL tubes containing Dynabeads™ and samples into the magnet.
2. Tilt for Pipetting:
   • Adjust the tilting mechanism to a comfortable angle for pipetting.
3. Magnetic Separation:
   • Let the magnetic attraction pull Dynabeads™ to the tube wall, isolating the target cells or biomolecules.
4. Remove Supernatant:
   • Carefully aspirate the supernatant without disturbing the magnetic bead pellet.

Ordering Information:

Storage and Handling:

• Storage: Keep at room temperature when not in use.
• Durability: Designed for frequent, long-term laboratory use.

Related Products:

• DynaMag™-5 Magnet: For smaller volumes (1–5 mL) and smaller tube sizes.
• DynaMag™-50 Magnet: For larger samples in 50 mL tubes.
• Dynabeads™ Magnetic Beads: Compatible with various isolation and purification workflows.

The Invitrogen™ DynaMag™-15 Magnet is a reliable, high-performance tool for immunomagnetic separations in 15 mL tubes. Its ergonomic design, strong magnetic attraction, and capacity for multiple samples make it a versatile and essential instrument for laboratory workflows.