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- Stock: SOLD
- Brand: Covaris
- Product Code: 54156
- Condition: Pre-Owned
For Sale Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator
Pre-owned instrument
- Fully Functional
- Current model
- Serviced & in Stock
- Good cosmetic condition
- Warranty
Here is what you will receive:
- Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator
- Computer running SonoLAB software ver8.0
- Communication and power cables
Please Note: Sample Racks are not included and will need to be purchased separately to match the vials you are using.
Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator Configuration:
- Sample Processing Capacity: 1 to 8 samples (microTUBE, microTUBE Strip, miniTUBE, milliTUBE)
- Flexible sample processing volume 15 ul to 2 ml
- Water Bath: Automated water bath management, AFA-grade Water
- Bath Temperature Set Point: Programmable +6 DegC to +40 DegC
- Chiller: integrated solid state chiller for heating and cooling (built-in) 0 to 48 Watts
- Treatment Power: 2.5 to 75 Watts Peak Incident Power, 0.1 to 20 Watts Average Incident Power
Customization/Options: N/A
Testing performed by our in-house service team:
The Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator passed all tests and was found to be fully functional:
We powered on the Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator.
We confirmed communication with the software.
We checked initialization and homing.
We assessed the automatic water bath functions: fill, empty, and circulate.
We tested the bath chiller and heater.
We ran a test method.
We inspected the operation of the ultrasonics.
Instrument Overview:
- The Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator offers precise and efficient sample processing using focused ultrasonication technology.
- The compact design makes it suitable for benchtop use, optimizing laboratory space.
- An integrated water bath ensures uniform temperature control during sonication.
- Automated operation enhances reproducibility and reduces hands-on time.
- Compatible with a variety of sample tubes and plates for flexible sample handling.
- The Covaris ME220 delivers consistent and reliable results for high-throughput workflows.
Instrument Application:
- Cell lysis: mammalian, bacterial, yeast
- cfDNA Extraction from Plasma
- DNA Extraction from Dried Blood Spots
- DNA/RNA/Chromatin Shearing
- DNA/RNA/Total NA/Protein Extraction from FFPE
- Tissue lysis and extraction
The key features:
- Focused ultrasonication technology
- Isothermal process
- Small, compact footprint
- Non-contact, closed vessel
- Automated operation
- Flexible sample handling
- Consistent, reliable results
Additional technical info:
- Brochure: Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator Brochure
- Manual: Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator Manual
Video Overview:
About us

How we pack

Why should you buy from us?

- We have experience servicing and repairing these instruments.
- This instrument goes through all the described service steps before shipping.
- We offer detailed photos and videos of the instruments you buy.
- We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many large US, Canadian, and EU Universities.
- We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many Fortune 500 US and International Biopharma companies.
- Many upgrade and repair parts are in stock.
- Remote installation and instrument operation training are available.
- On-site installation may be available in the Boston Area (New England area)
- US or International shipping is no problem (see the shipping tab on how we pack and feel at ease)

- It will work!
- Warranty
- You get after-sales technical support.
- Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment.
- Customer references are available.
This will ship via freight. Please contact us with your zip code to obtain a shipping quote.
COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BELOW
What steps do you take to verify, service, and confirm the functionality of the Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator?
We verify various instrument functions individually and together, performing necessary repairs or maintenance to bring the instrument to our quality standards.
- We powered on the Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator.
- We confirmed communication with the software.
- We checked initialization and homing.
- We assessed the automatic water bath functions: fill, empty, and circulate.
- We tested the bath chiller and heater.
- We ran a test method.
- We inspected the operation of the ultrasonics.
Can I view the Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator in person at your facility or do a live Zoom demo before it is shipped to me?
We invite you to visit our facility for an on-site demo, or you can request a virtual Zoom demo of the instrument you are interested in.
What about the warranty? Installation, training, maintenance?
Warranty Terms:
- The instrument comes fully warranted for both parts and labor.
- The customer should retain all packing materials during the warranty period.
What should I watch out for when buying a Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator used/pre-owned from another lab?
- Make sure the instrument is properly packed for shipping and will arrive safely. If the instrument is large, request to have it packed in a wooden crate.
- Confirm that there is no physical damage or any misaligned internal components.
- Ask what accessories are included.
- Ask how long the warranty is and what it covers.
Here is what our technical team tests so you can request something similar and ensure your instrument will be fully functional.
- We powered on the Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator.
- We confirmed communication with the software.
- We checked initialization and homing.
- We assessed the automatic water bath functions: fill, empty, and circulate.
- We tested the bath chiller and heater.
- We ran a test method.
- We inspected the operation of the ultrasonics.
We recommend inspecting the instrument in person or requesting a virtual demo; this will allow you to evaluate its condition and performance before you consider purchasing it.
I found it elsewhere for less. What goes into your price?
We acknowledge that sometimes you can purchase this Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator elsewhere, possibly for less.
Here are some of the reasons for our price.
- We may offer longer warranty terms.
- We cover shipping costs during the warranty period. (Customer is required to save packing materials for the duration).
- We need technical staff that can perform testing/repairs and provide after-sales support if there are any issues.
- We invest considerable time into the testing and service of each instrument we sell.
- We have to purchase various testing supplies (often expensive) to perform testing.
- We must purchase any required or missing accessories to complete the instruments.
- We have to procure and stock service parts to support our warranty.
- We have extensive experience packing and shipping sensitive instruments.
- We guarantee that the instrument will be functional.
This procurement is for a University or College. Are purchase orders with NET terms accepted?
- If you are a US or Canadian customer, we are likely already a registered vendor in your University's vendor system. This would greatly expedite the process of PO approvals and get this instrument into your lab faster.
- POs are accepted from US and Canadian universities.
How fast will you ship?
- We can ship within a few days to two weeks. Shipping time depends on the current demand for our instruments. Members of our sales team will be able to offer current delivery estimates.
Will my instrument be insured during shipping?
- All instruments shipped within the USA and internationally are fully insured. This applies as long as we are the shipper and handle shipping arrangements.
- If the buyer handles shipping, the responsibility for shipping insurance falls to the buyer; we highly advise that the buyer obtain shipping insurance from their carrier.
How do you pack? Have you previously packed and shipped Covaris ME220 Focused Ultrasonicator? Do you ship Internationally?
Packing
- Smaller instruments ship via UPS Parcel Delivery with adequate packing material and a strong box. Or, when combined with other orders, it may be packed in a crate.
- Most larger instruments ship in fully enclosed ISPM15-certified wooden crates with proper padding underneath, and the sides have moving components braced.
- Accessories are packed safely in boxes with padding and then safely packed inside the crate.
- We may not use a crate for local deliveries to save you money *if delivered by us.
- We often use “tilt’ & “shock” indicators on the crates to ensure the crate has not been excessively tilted and dropped where equipment may suffer damage.
- Photos are taken during the packing process to make sure nothing is missed.
USA/Canada Shipping
- Within the US and Canada, we will ship via selected freight carriers. We do not use low-price/high-damage carriers as we want the equipment to get safely to you.
International Shipping
- Internationally, we will only ship via Air Freight or Air Parcel (such as UPS or DHL), which provides reliability, no exposure to Ocean weather, and timely delivery.
We have extensive experience packing and shipping fragile instruments globally.
Our experience and process
- We have safely packed and shipped thousands of sensitive analytical instruments.
How much will I save buying it pre-owned, and is it worth it?
A lot, and it is undoubtedly worth it, and here is why. Feel free to ask for feedback from hundreds of customers who bought from us.
- You will pay less than half the cost of buying a new instrument. Why not spend the leftover funds on another instrument for your lab?
- You will get our standard warranty, plus, when available, an option to obtain an extended warranty agreement.
- Know that your instrument was tested and working the day it left our facility and that it is covered if there are faults.
- Get extra peace of mind by adding an extended warranty or service agreement when such an option is available.
Sustainability
- Well, this one is easy: buying a pre-owned instrument is great for the planet; you are reducing unnecessary waste, CO2 output, and water use that would be used during the manufacturing process.
I have more questions; I want to receive a formal quote.
Absolutely! Please give us a call (1-617-397-3486) or complete this form to get your questions answered or receive a formal Quote.
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