
Cup Horns for the Sonifier® Ultrasonic Homogenizers
Sonifier® Cup horns permit ultrasonic energy to be applied to multiple samples without direct contact with the horn. This is particularly useful for avoidance of cross-contamination, for applications where particulate contamination needs to be strictly avoided, or for hazardous samples which may need to be homogenized in a sealed vial or tube. There are two types of cup horns available: Standard Cup Horns can simultaneously process a number of sealed vials or tubes with identical parameters. They have inlet / outlet ports for flow-through coolant to cool the samples during operations. They are available in 2" or 3" diameter sizes, and can effectively process samples as small as 0.3 ml liquid volume. High-Intensity Cup Horns have a concave shape to create high-intensity cavitation in the samples. They process a single sample at a time. Tubes / vials used with a high-intensity cup horn should have a diameter of approximately 2 cm or less. Compatibility is as follows: 1" High-Intensity Cup Horn: SFX550 and S-450. 2" Standard Cup Horn: SFX250, SFX550, and S-450 3" Standard Cup Horn: SFX550 and S-450