Bead Sample Packs

Sampling of beads for use with Bullet Blender® Models. Note that select packs are included with Bullet Blender® purchases. 

• BSP-50B2: Mix of Zirconium Oxide, Stainless Steel, and Stainless Steel UFO Beads
• BSP-5E: Mix of Zirconium Oxide, Stainless Steel, and Stainless Steel UFO Beads
• BSP-5Y: Mix of Zirconium Oxide, Stainless Steel, and Stainless Steel UFO Beads
• BSP-MC: Mix of Zirconium Oxide, Stainless Steel, and Stainless Steel UFO Beads
• BSP-CC2: Mix of Zirconium Oxide, Stainless Steel, and Glass Beads
• BSP-OT3: Mix of Mix of Zirconium Oxide, Stainless Steel, and Stainless Steel UFO Beads
• BSP-ALL2: Mix of Mix of Zirconium Oxide, Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel UFO, and Glass Beads

Stainless Steel Beads 

Stainless steel beads are ideal for homogenizing biological samples. Due to their high density, they are suitable for homogenizing tough and soft samples or for special applications such as bacterial isolation. This blend of beads has diameters from 0.9 mm to 11 mm. Stainless Steel UFO Beads are also available!

RNase-free stainless steel beads undergo a special cleaning process. They are guaranteed and certified to be RNase-free. RNase-free stainless steel beads are sold by the 4 mL package.   
 

Stainless Steel UFO Beads

Stainless steel beads can be used for homogenization of touch samples or for special applications such as bacterial isolation. Cone beads (UFO beads) have a special shape that is great for cutting through particularly fibrous or resilient material.

Cone beads are available in 3.5 mm and 5.6 mm diameters in either bulk packaging (50 mL tubes) or in an RNase-free option (10 mL pack size). These beads are for use only in 5 mL and 50 mL tubes within the appropriate Bullet Blender homogenizer.
 

Glass Beads

Glass beads are ideal for the homogenization of biological samples. Due to the low density of the material, it is suitable for the homogenization of soft tissues and easy-to-lyse cell suspensions. Perfect for research that demands precision and reliability.

RNase-free glass beads undergo a special cleaning process. They are guaranteed and certified to be RNase-free.

Zirconium Oxide Beads

Zirconium oxide beads are ideal for the homogenization of biological samples. Due to the lower density of the material, it is suitable for the homogenization of softer samples, such as brain or kidney tissue. Autoclavable in dry cycle.

RNase-free zirconium oxide beads undergo a special cleaning process. They are guaranteed and certified to be RNase-free.

Bullet Blender® Tubes

Eppendorf™ Safe-Lock tubes are 1.5 mL polypropylene microcentrifuge tubes for use in Bullet Blender® Storm (BT24M) and Bullet Blender® 24 Gold (BB24AUP) models.

GATOR™ tubes are 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes for use in the Bullet Blender® Gold (BB5EAUP), (BB24AUP), and Bullet Blender® Storm (BT5E), (BT24M), (BT12LT) models. 5 mL GATOR™ tubes are for use in Bullet Blender® 5E Pro (BT5E) and 5E Gold (BB5EAUP) models. The caps stay tightly sealed even under vigorous agitation. The PCR is clean and free of RNase and DNase.

RINO® screw-cap tubes are 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes for use in Bullet Blender® Storm (BT24M) and Bullet Blender® 24 Gold (BB24AUP) models. They are made of a special extra-tough polypropylene material, ideal for vigorous homogenization. They are also transparent, allowing you to visualize your samples! Sterile & RNase free.

*Use only with RINO® lid gasket. RINO® tubes should not be centrifuged at speeds higher than 14,000 RCF with beads inside, as the weight of the beads can cause the tubes to leak.

HIPPO™ skirted, self-standing, 50 mL tubes are ideal for use in our 50 mL Bullet Blender® models, including the 50 Gold+ (BB50AUP), and 50 DX (BB50DXP) models. HIPPO™ Tubes can hold substantial amounts and are exceptionally durable. Caps remain tightly sealed on the tubes, even after vigorous agitation. DNAse, RNAse, and pyrogen free.
 

Measuring Spoons

Perfect for precise aliquoting of beads into tubes, ensuring accurate measurements for experiments. Their fine design allows for effortless dispensing of homogenization beads, making them ideal for lab work that requires meticulous control over bead amounts.

Whether you're preparing samples for homogenization, bead mill processing, or DNA/RNA extraction, these spoons guarantee consistent and reproducible results. Their ergonomic shape and high-quality material ensure durability and ease of use, even in high-throughput environments.