Description
The Helios Gene Gun is a convenient handheld device that provides rapid and direct transfection into a range of targets in vivo. The unit uses an adjustable low-pressure helium pulse to sweep DNA-, RNA-, or biomaterial-coated gold microcarriers from the inner wall of a small plastic cartridge directly into target cells.
Specifications:
- Maximum current: 10 mA peak
- Input voltage: 9 V alkaline battery, replaceable
- Battery life: 1,000 discharges in continuous use
- Gas pressure: 600 psi maximum helium
- Safety relief pressure: 700 ± 35 psi at regulator assembly
- Regulator adjustment: 800 psi limit maximum
- Discharges: 12 per cylinder, mechanical indexing
- Operating temperature: 10–32°C (50–90°F); 30–80% humidity
- Storage temperature: 0–60°C (32–110°F); 10–90% humidity
- Dimensions (W x D x H) : 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10″”; approximate)
- Weight : 1.43 kg (3.15 lb)”
