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DiluCult™ Gravimetric Dilutor & Sample Homogenizer

Automated Food Sample Dilution and Culture Media Preparation

Accurate microbiology results rely on the quality of your culture media preparation and food sample preparation. To streamline your sample enrichment process we offer DiluCult™ gravimetric dilutors. These automated gravimetric dilutor instruments with two integrated pumps are designed to facilitate easy work in a microbiological safety cabinet. The dilutors are compact, occupy less space, and contain a removable drip tray for a mess-free workspace.

Optimize culture media preparation and media dispensing with our new ReadyStream® system to save time and improve capacity.


Features of DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2 Instruments

Our DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2 instruments are designed for automatic dilution of food testing samples with the necessary enrichment media to increase workflow efficiency. They can be easily calibrated with a certified weight. This instrument finds its application in pathogen and spoilage testing in the food and beverage industry. Choose your specific dilution factor on the user interface or switch to a dispensing mode for other applications.

  • The DiluCult™ dilutor is a simple and flexible instrument for precise dilution that can be tailored to your needs. The authorized weight for this instrument is up to 3 kg
  • The DiluCult™ 2 instrument has a robotic dispensing arm for higher safety and can be used for the dilution of large pooling samples of up to 5 kg
  • The dilutors operate with three modes of dispensing: a fast flow with lower accuracy, a standard flow with standard accuracy, and a slow flow for maximum accuracy

DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2 automated gravimetric instruments are designed for automatic dilution of food testing samples

DiluCult™ and DiluCult™ 2 automated gravimetric dilutor instruments

Advantages:

  • Automate repetitive workflow steps
  • Reduce hands-on time and error rates
  • DiluCult™ 2 instrument is ideal for pooling samples
  • DiluCult™ Booster Pump – an additional pump for faster media dispensing

Sample Preparation
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DiluCultTM Bag Holder
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DiluCultTM Accessory
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Enrichment Sample Homogenizer: Blender for Food Sample Homogenization

For efficient solid food sample preparation, try our enrichment sample homogenizer (ESH) with a security dip tray. ESH is used for automatic homogenization of food enrichment samples with enrichment media. With 2 removable and autoclavable massaging paddles, the ESH is extremely easy to clean. This instrument has a multi-function digital display that serves as the control panel, where variable speed and time can be set. The maximum volume for this instrument is 400 mL. The gap between the window door and the paddles can be adjusted manually to better accommodate your specific sample types.

Enrichment Sample Homogenizer (ESH) is used for automatic homogenization of food samples

Enrichment Sample Homogenizer (ESH)

Advantages:

  • Quick homogenization of large samples
  • Accurate: Adjustable speed, time, and blending strength
  • Easy to use: Simple cleaning procedures and a user-friendly interface
Homogenizer Blender Filter Bag
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ReadyStream<sup>®</sup> System for preparation of a large amount of food testing media in a short time

ReadyStream® Media Dispensing Unit

ReadyStream® System for on-demand culture media preparation

The revolutionary new ReadyStream® system prepares and dispenses up to 100 liters of pre-heated culture media on demand, at your convenience with the push of a button. The system dilutes concentrated media with sterile water as required and dispenses media into your sample bag with minimal user intervention.


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