BeadBlaster™ 96 Ball Mill Homogenizer Accessories
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IPD9600-96 | Adapter for microplates (set of 2) | Microplates | 2 Set |
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IPD1196-40 | 96 well plate, 2mL, prefilled w/4mm balls, with sealing mat | Microplates | 10 Pack |
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IPD1196-MP | 96 well plate, 2mL, square well | Microplates | 10 Pack | $112 | |
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IPD1196-CM | EVA Cap Mat for 96 well deep well plate, DNase/RNase Free | Microplates | 10 Pack | $103 | |
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IPD9600-BD28 | 96 well ball dropper for 2.8mm balls | Microplates | 1 Each |
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IPD9600-BD4 | 96 well ball dropper for 4mm balls | Microplates | 1 Each |
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IPD9600-BD5 | 96 well ball dropper for 5mm balls | Microplates | 1 Each |
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D1133-28 | Bulk Beads, stainless steel, 2.8mm, alcohol washed, heat treated | Microplates | 1000 Pack |
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IPD9600-4M | Bulk Beads, stainless steel 4mm | Microplates | 5000 Pack |
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IPD9600-1520 | Adapter for 40x2mL tubes, aluminum, requires use of IPD9600-96 | Microtubes and Vials | 2 Set |
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IPD9600-96A2 | Rack for 20x2mL tubes, requires use of IPD9600-96 | Microtubes and Vials | 2 Set |
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IPD9600-4PE | 4mL polyethylene vials with lined caps, for use with 3/8” SS grinding balls | Microtubes and Vials | 240 Pack |
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IPD9600-4PC | 4mL polycarbonate vials, for use with 3/8” SS grinding balls | Microtubes and Vials | 240 Pack |
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IPD9600-38S | Bulk Beads, stainless steel 3/8” (9.5mm) stainless steel grinding balls | Microtubes and Vials | 1000 Pack |
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IPD9600-50T | Adapters for 4 x 15mL or 50mL tubes | 15/50mL Tubes | 2 Set |
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IPD9600-3858-1 | Ceramic homogenizers w/ 45° angled ends, 3/8” x 5/8” | 15/50mL Tubes | 100 Pack | $46 | |
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IPD9600-3878-1 | Ceramic homogenizers w/ 45° angled ends, 3/8” x 7/8” | 15/50mL Tubes | 100 Pack | $46 |
Description
Microplates
Samples can be homogenized to recover nucleic acids, proteins and metabolites in 96 well plates. Two deep well plates can be processed at one time for a total sample capacity of 192. Benchmark offers plates prefilled with one 4mm stainless steel ball in each well as well as empty 2ml deep well plates, EVA mat caps and additional sizes of stainless steel balls. Ball droppers (2.8, 4 and 5mm sizes) make filling plates easy. Homogenization in microplates requires the microplate adapter.
Microtubes and Vials
Like the microtube homogenizers in the Benchmark line, the BeadBlaster 96 can process various types of samples in 2ml tubes. Prefilled tubes and bulk grinding media are available for homogenizing microorganisms to animal and plant tissues and small insects. The larger 40 place tube holder can be precooled and used to keep samples cold during homogenization. Maximum 2ml tube capacity is 80.
4ml polyethylene and polycarbonate vials can also be processed in the BeadBlaster 96. These vials allow for subambient and cryogrinding of smaller samples. Total capacity for 4ml vials is 48.
15mL and 50mL Tubes
The 15/50mL tube adapter expands the use of the BeadBlaster 96 to larger samples and cultures that cannot be processed in a microtube homogenizer. This adapter is also useful for QuEChERS, taking the place of handshaking samples. Ceramic homogenizers can be added to QuEChERS tubes to keep samples evenly mixed. The 15ml and 50 ml tubes can also be used with ceramic homogenizers to break down plant samples, such as cannabis/hemp, or mash fruit and vegetable samples. Eight tubes can be processed in the BeadBlaster 96 at one time.
Grinding Jars and Balls
Different materials have different grinding requirements. Very hard samples require a jar and grinding balls that are just as hard or harder for effective sample preparation. Some samples are easily contaminated and require metal-free or inert grinding materials. Benchmark offers a variety of jars and balls to meet these differing needs. All of the jars feature threaded closures for leakproof performance with both solids and liquids.
Stainless Steel Jars
Stainless steel is a very hard material, and when combined with the stainless steel balls, provides for grinding of hard samples such as minerals, ores, polymers and circuit boards. Cryogrinding and also be performed with stainless steel jars and balls. These jars are available in 25ml and 50ml volumes with 10mm and 25mm grinding balls.
Tungsten Carbide Jars
Tungsten carbide is an exceptionally hard ceramic material. It is useful for grinding materials where the presence of trace metals may be a concern. Applications include preparation of samples for XRF and particle reduction of ores, minerals, metal oxides and cement clinkers. These jars are extremely durable and offer a long service life. 10mm tungsten carbide grinding balls and 25ml jars are available.
Zirconium Oxide Jars
Zirconium oxide is a chemically inert ceramic material. Not as hard as and less expensive than tungsten carbide, it is used for softer samples where trace metals from stainless steel may be a concern. These jars are ideal for grinding biological samples, plants, bones, teeth, soils and sludges. Jars are offered in a 35ml volume with 15mm zirconium oxide grinding balls.
PTFE (Teflon®) Jars
PTFE is the least hard of the materials used in the jars and is chosen for its inert properties. PTFE jars are metal-free and non-stick. They are highly temperature resistant, expanding their use to cryogrinding. PTFE jars are used for applications in the pharmaceutical field as well as for plants and other biological samples. The 15mm PTFE grinding balls have steel cores for a higher energy input. The jars are supplied as a 35ml volume.
Cryogrinding Kit
Cryogrinding requires jars to be submerged in liquid nitrogen for a period of time. Benchmark’s cryogrinding kit includes an insulated container for the liquid nitrogen, tongs for handling the jars and gloves and goggles to protect the user.
