SPEX SamplePrep Products

SPEX SamplePrep 

Equipment Lineup

Freezer/Mill 

Geno/Grinder 

Presses 

Mixer/Mill 

Shatterbox 

XRF accessories 

© SPEX SamplePrep, Inc. 2008

Freezer/Mills ® 

6770 

6870

The Ultimate Sample Preparation Technique 

for Pulverizing “ Difficult ” Samples 

Grinding materials at low temperatures. 

Liquid Nitrogen –196°C 


Have difficult 

samples to 

prepare? 

You tried every 

technique in your 

laboratory and 

nothing works? 

Feel that nothing in 

this world will grind 

your samples? 


“Ungrindable” samples can be 

pulverized 

Leaves, roots, stems, seeds (cotton, sunflower, 

corn) 

Polymers, rubber, silicones 

Fibers, hair, textiles 

Skin, bone, muscle, cartilage, etc 

Food products, paint chips, pharmaceuticals 

Gums, resins, waxes 

Electronic components 

Tough food, feed materials (dog chews) 


Before & After… 

A Collection of our Before & 

After Samples 

Leather 

Corn 

Bone 


Spex SamplePrep freezer 

mills are the only true 

“Cryogenic Mills” on the 

market for over 40 years. 

Utilized for grinding fresh 

plant and animal tissue for 

nucleic acids (RNA/DNA), 

forensics, GMO analysis and 

genetic research 

Useful tool for pharmaceutical 

analysis, drug testing,medical 

research, polymers and 

plastics. 

RoHs/WEEE testing 


Cryogenic mills which chill 

samples to liquid nitrogen 

temperatures (-196C) 

Magnetically driven impactor is 

the only moving part 

No mechanical linkages or 

bearings to fail 

Grinding vials are sealed so 

sample integrity is maintained 

during grinding cycle 

Equip with speed control, 

programmable timer, and safety 

interlock. 

Sample sizes from 0.1g to 50g 


Integral LN reservoir maintains cryogenic temperatures 

Programmable LCD Touch Screen Controls 

Multiple User Memory Settings 

The only mill to grind samples in LN. This ensures optimum 

sample brittleness for best results 

Has integral pre-cooling positions (reduced LN consumption, 

safe storage of ground samples, no external chilling equipment 

needed) 

Auto-fill option (6870 only)- time saving and increased safety 

Low cost vials with easy sample extraction-important for 

forensic and pharma customers who need disposable vials 

Several vial options, micro vials, regular, mid size and large 


Applications/where to sell 

Forensic Labs –DNA identification 

Medical Laboratories –genetic research, disease prevention 

Hospital Labs – For genetic screening (oncology, etc) 

Agricultural Labs – For crop development and GM testing 

Agricultural Veterinary Labs – For livestock breeding and 

health 

Archaeology Labs – Ancient DNA Extraction 

Public Health and Environmental Monitoring Laboratories 

Contract/commercial testing labs QC of manufactured 

goods 

Electronics Companies – grinding electronic components 


Freezer mills 6770 & 6870 

Applications and Markets 

Other new markets and opportunities 

Electronics companies - grinding soft metals (Aluminium, 

Zinc) 

Pharmaceutical companies – grinding capsules and whole 

tablets 

Dentistry - grinding amalgams, resins 

Food safety– toxicity testing 

Phthalates in plastics - new regulations 


New CPSC Guidelines for Determination 

of Phthalates in Plastics 

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 

standard operating procedure for determining 

phthalates in plastics in children’s toys 

Operating procedure recommends the use of 

cryogenic grinding to prepare samples 

– Cryogenic grinding can pulverize samples down 

to a fine powder of less than 500 microns 

– Creates homogenous sample with a larger 

surface area improving the extraction process. 


Freezer/Mill in Action 

6770 in CSI Miami 

(Season 7 Ep. 2) 

Used in studies of 

Moon Rock 


Geno/Grinder ® 

2010

The 2010 Geno Grinder was specifically 

designed for Pioneer Hybrid International 

“A World Leader in genetic crop science”. 

The Geno/Grinder provides a mechanism 

for efficient cell disruption of plant and 

animal tissue for the isolation of nucleic 

acids (RNA/DNA), enzymes, yeast and 

proteins. 

The versatile sample clamping 

mechanism can also hold micro-tubes, 

racked tubes, specially designed 5 ml 

vials, 15ml and 50 ml standard conical 

tubes using the optional large capacity 

clamp adapter. 


NEW FEATURES 

Modern, streamlined look 

Smaller footprint 

Lighter 

LCD Display 

Improved reliability of wear parts 

Unique true vertical action – ensures complete 

sample processing. 

Sample clamp accepts multiple micro titer-plates, 

various vials from 0.6ml to 50ml vials - wide 

application range. 

Adjustable speed control and timer (with 

countdown display) for optimum results. 

Wide range of cryogenic accessories 

Wide range of grinding media 


• Kryo-Tech® 

accessories 

Cryo-Station 

– A holding station for temperature sensitive 

samples such as proteins and pesticides 

Cryo-Adapter 

– A single piece of extruded aluminium to be 

chilled and then inserted into a 2210 96-well Titer 

Plate 

CryoBlocks 

– Aluminium blocks designed to hold samples for 

chilling in the Cryo-station. Cryo-Blocks come in 

a variety of holding sizes including 0.6 mL & 2.0 

mL PCR tube capacity. 

Cryovials 

– PC and PE centrifuge tubes specifically designed 

to resist breaking at low temperatures. Ideal for 

grinding temperature sensitive samples. 


2010 Geno/Grinder® 

2000 Geno/Grinder Applications 

Rapid preparation of multiple 

samples for PCR sampling 

Fast disruption to allow 

extraction of Nucleic acids 

High-throughput in a 96-well 

format and various other 

formats up to twelve 50mL 

centrifuge tubes 

Lysing of bacterial cells 

DNA screening for disease 

control 

Pesticide analysis 


Where to Sell 

Basically – any institution using high throughput 

DNA sample processing 

Plant and Animal development companies 

Agricultural and public health labs (disease 

screening). 

Pesticide residues 

Micro toxins 

Markets 

Look for synergy! - DNA sequencing equipment, 

Cell washing equipment, Microplate sealing 

equipment. 


2010 Geno/Grinder® 

Quick 

Easy 

Cheap 

Effective 

Rugged 

Safe 

QuEChERS Method 

• Plant tissue from Fruits and 

Vegetables are homogenized and 

mixed with QuEChERS reagents 

using Geno/Grinder & ceramic 

grinding media 

• Can be homogenized at room 

temperature or with Kryo-Tech® 

accessories 

• Up to 16 x 50ml vials can be 

processed simultaneously 

• Increases pesticide yields 

• Improves reproducibility 

• Used by FDA 


Geno/Grinder – Sales Focus 

Primarily high-throughput users 

– Capital costs are easily countered by time savings 

Multiple sample format flexibility 

– Appeals to a broad spectrum of users and applications 

Pedigree of existing users 

– Name drop – use the reference list to its full benefit 

Profile of existing users 

– Look for similarities between current and potential users 

Example Customers: 

Danish Institute of Agricultural Science | Planta, Germany 

Pioneer, France | Monsanto, UK | Syngenta, UK 

Rijk Zwaan, Netherlands | Enza Zaden, Netherlands 

Pioneer Hybrid, USA | Du Pont, USA | Promega, USA 

US Dept. of Agriculture | Aventis Crop Science, USA| Merck, USA 


X-Press ® & Bench-Press ® 

3635/3628

Presses 

3635 3628 

Force 35 ton 25 ton 

Control Automatic, 

Programmable 

Die Sets 13mm, 31mm, 

35mm, 40mm 

Air-Actuated, 

Manual Control 

13mm, 31mm, 

35mm, 40mm 


3635 X-Press® 

New anodized look with the same 

rugged reliability 

The X-Press is a 35 ton fully automated 

hydraulic press used for spectroscopic 

techniques requiring samples in the form 

of round, flat-surfaced discs, most 

commonly XRF 

SPEX SamplePrep presses and dies are 

sophisticated in design, but functionally 

simple and provide years of 

maintenance-free operation. 


3635 X-Press® 

Features and Benefits 

Now featuring a programmable LCD 

touch screen 

Fully Programmable - Final 

pressure desired, time to hold at 

final pressure, and intervals to 

return back to zero pressure 

Typical pressing cycle is less than 

two minutes 

A safety interlock and automatic 

pump shut-off safety valve ensure 

safe operation 

Compact, bench top operation 

Accepts all competitors die sets 

CE marked 


3628 Bench-Press ® 

The 3628 Bench-Press is an 

air-actuated, manually 

controlled 25-ton laboratory 

press. 

This Bench-Press is compact 

Very simple controls 

It includes a safety door with 

interlock, CE-marked 

Accepts most other “ standalone” 

pellet dies. 

Good for spark free 

environments 


X-Press ® & 3628 

Where to Sell 

Users of XRF instruments 

Universities – notably Geology 

Depts. 

Cement manufacturing 

Any industrial facility requiring 

analysis or processing pelletized 

samples 

Markets and customers similar to 

Shatterbox and Mixer mills 

Look for Synergy ! (work with XRF 

supplier offices / sales reps in your 

regions) 


Mixer/Mill 

5100 

8000M 

8000D

Pulverizing & Blending 

Model Mill Type Motion Typical Sample Size (grams) 

5100 Mixer/Mill 0.1 – 2.0 

8000M Mixer/Mill 2 - 10 

8000D Mixer/Mill 2- 10 

(Two Samples can be run 

simultaneously) 

20 g sample using two vials 

8530 Shatterbox 10 - 200 

Can hold up to 3 

small vials 


8000M Mixer/Mill 

Efficient laboratory mill for 

pulverizing hard, brittle samples 

Often described as a shaker mill or 

high-energy ball mill 

Capable of rapidly reducing solids 

to analytical fineness or blending a 

wide range of powders 

Effective for mechanical alloying, 

well documented in literature “SPEX 

Mill” 

Extended run times 

Membrane control panel 

Built in Fan for cooling 


Mixer/Mills 

Features & Benefits 

Mixer/Mill is only ball mill that can be 

used for efficient Mechanical alloying. 

Figure of Eight motion has been 

proven to be more efficient than sideto-side 

or planetary motion found in 

other mills 

Extremely robust 

Large range of grinding vial materials 

and size 

Competitively priced 


Mixer/Mills 

Where to Sell 

Universities, geology ,materials science, 

engineering departments 

Industrial laboratories - cement, slag, 

ceramics, catalysts 

Pharmaceutical companies (Blending, 

polymers) 

Rock Labs 

Electronics (mechanical alloying) 

Petroleum companies 

Corn milling method G-11 Hexane 

extraction method 

http://corn.org/methods/G-11.pdf 


Shatterbox ® 

8530

Shatterbox ® 8530 

The Shatterbox is the most popular 

“swing mill” in America 

It is the most efficient way to grind 

brittle samples to analytical fineness 

The Shatterbox swings a dishshaped 

grinding container with a 

puck and ring, in a tight high-speed 

circle 

Fast grinding times 




Resultant particle size well below 

200 mesh; with proper grinding aid, 

less then 10 microns 

Wide choice of grinding container 

material and size 

Clamp requires only moderate hand 

pressure to secure grinding dish 

and is adjustable to secure 

containers of different heights 

Vial transporter available 

Soundproof enclosure, variablerange 

electronic timer, lockable 

casters & safety interlock system 

Membrane control panel resistant to 

airborne particles 



Where to Sell 

Same markets as mixer/mills 

Notably mining operations (prefer 

larger samples sizes) 

Pharmaceuticals, dried marsh 

grass, and many other materials 


XRF Accessories 

Spec-Caps ® 

• Shallow, thin-walled aluminum cups routinely 

used to produce pressed-powder sample discs 

for XRF. Sizes available for all die sets. 

X-Cells for XRF Liquid Samples 

• Patented closed X-Cell design prevents spillage 

in inverted XRF spectrometers. Sizes to fit most 

instruments. 

Thin Film Windows for XRF 

• Necessity for X-Cell liquid sample cell, serving as 

a the sample window. Different types available 

based on sample characteristics. Eg Mylar ® 


XRF Accessories 


• Provide a high profit margin and continuous 

revenue stream 

• Let users have samples – we can provide sample 

packs for trial with key potential users 

• Look for synergy with XRF instrument 

manufacturers & suppliers 

• Bulk quantities available for lower price 


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