Buchi B-400 Mixer Homogenizer Chopper Shredder Sample Preparation

Description

This is a Buchi B-400 Mixer Homogenizer Shredder for Sample Preparation. Unit runs Beaker moves up and down but I really do not know anything about this type of equipment. The Beaker does not go up far enough for the blade to go all the way to the bottom of beaker, it stop at the top of the small opening, sounds like a belt or something is slipping. I have no experance using one. We purchased this item awhile back with a lot more from a lab that liquidated all of there equipment, all the stuff was well maintained equipment. Item is being sold as it due to inabilty to check unit out for proper operation. It is very clean and looks to be in excellent cosmetic condition. Item will be packed well. If you have any question please let me know and I will try to answer them or you need me to do something with the unit let me know. The manual can be downloaded from the internet about 20 some pages. Here is some more information from the internet about this type of unit in general which may or may not directly apply to this model.
Description:
The patented mixing system which represents Buchi Mixer B-400 saves time and cost providing you with optimized sample preparation in the analysis. This well designed and sturdy unit will efficiently and reliably keep up with the daily work load in the laboratory. Easy operation, simple handling and uncompromised safety make this mixer an unparalleled choice. The Buchi Mixer B-400 can be operated simply and safely. Introduce the sample, press the start button, the sample is homogenized. The mixing process is controlled electronically. The speed of the knives is automatically reduced when the sample provides more resistance; then the maximum speed is resumed. Cleaning requires limited handling steps. The Buchi Mixer B-400 has been awarded the official GS mark for “Tested Safety” - meeting maximum requirements on safe operation and functionality. A major feature: the knife of the mixer can only rotate when the safety door is closed. If the door is opened while mixing is in progress, the knife stops automatically.
As a universal mixer, the Buchi Mixer B-400 can process the widest variety of sample materials.
For instance,
- samples with a high water content (eg vegetables, instant meals)
- Samples with a high percentage of fat (eg meat, sausages, fish)
- samples with a high content of fibers (eg forage, green fodder)
Features:
- reduces the number of essential analyzes per sample due to the complete homogenity of samples
- Minces the samples while mixing them thoroughly
- homogenizes samples weighing up to 150 g
- can be easily cleaned
The Buchi sealing membrane (patent pending) with high-speed knives of steel:
- Sample vessel made of borosilicate glass
- Knife with two blades and centrifugal disk, electronic monitoring of speed and torque
- Sealing membrane
- Elastic holder for sealing membrane for continuous compaction of the sample
- Lift for sample vessel. The vessel is raised automatically to bring the sample up to the knife. The vessel height is electronically adjusted to the sample resistance.
Specifications:
- Speed ​​of rotation of knife: approx. 9000 rpm
- Volt: 120 V.
- Frequ .: 60 Hz
- Power: max. 2100 W
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 300 x 510 x 530 mm Approx 12” x 20” x 21”
- Weight: 26 kg / 57 Lbs