Bead-Beating DuraTubes™

Designed for high-performance homogenization and lysing applications.

2.0 mL Bead-Beating DuraTubes™ are specially engineered to deliver exceptional durability, secure sealing, and reliable performance, even under the most demanding homogenization conditions. Crafted from a proprietary, ultra-pure polypropylene resin, these tubes are shatter-resistant, FDA-compliant, and USP Class VI certified. Whether you're processing tough samples or running high-throughput applications, DuraTubes™ ensure consistent results and sample protection.

Product Features

• Volume: 2.0 mL
• Material: Ultra-pure polypropylene - FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 & USP Class VI compliant
• Graduations: Marked every 100 uL for accurate volume estimation
• Design: Skirted, self-standing base for added convenience
• Seal: SureSeal cap with secure O-ring for a leak-proof seal
• Durability: Shatter-resistant design ideal for bead-beating and lysing
• Purity: Certified free of detectable RNase, DNase, DNA, and PCR inhibitors
• Sterile and Non-Sterile options

Backed by decades of experience and innovation, DuraTubes™ are trusted by labs worldwide for high-performance sample preparation. They’re built to last, built to seal, and built to deliver results.

Specifications
 

Volume	2.0 mL
Graduations	Graduated
Ribbing (Knurls)	Non-Ribbed
Base	Skirted, Self-Standing
Color	Clear
Packaging	200/pk, 5 pks/cs

Benchmark™ Homogenizer Bead Tubes

Prefilled, ready to use bead tubes. Nuclease and protease free.

Empty tubes available.

2.0 mL Tubes, Silica Beads (D1031-01, D1031-05, D1031-10)

2 mL tubes are prefilled with silica (glass) beads for bead homogenization. Beads are acid washed, and heat treated. Suitable for use in most bead homogenizers including the BeadBug 3, BeadBug 6 and BeadBlaster 24. 

2.0 mL Tubes, Zirconium Beads (D1032-01, D1032-05, D1032-10, D1032-15, D1032-30, D1032-SK)

2 mL tubes are prefilled with zirconium (ceramic) beads for bead homogenization. Beads are acid washed and heat treated. Tubes are filled in a process tested by qPCR to be free of stray DNA. Triple-Pure™ - High Impact. Suitable for use in most bead homogenizers including the BeadBug 3, Beadbug 6, and the BeadBlaster 24.

5.0 mL Tubes, Zirconium Beads (D1034-30)

5 mL tubes are prefilled with 3 mm zirconium (ceramic) beads for bead homogenization. Beads are acid washed and heat treated. Tubes are filled in a process tested by qPCR to be free of stray DNA. Triple-Pure™ - High Impact. Suitable for use in BeadBlaster 24 with appropriate 5 mL tube holders.

* For use with D2400 BeadBlaster only.

2.0 mL Tubes, Garnet Shards and Zirconium Bead (D1033-30G)

2 mL tubes are prefilled with one large, banded 6 mm zirconium satellite and garnet shards. Beads are alcohol washed and heat treated. Sharp edges of the garnet shards make these beads useful for homogenization for tough samples such as skin and plant material. Suitable for use in most bead homogenizers including the BeadBug 3, Beadbug 6, and the BeadBlaster 24.

2.0 mL Tubes, Stainless Steel Beads (D1033-28)

2 mL tubes are prefilled with 2.8 mm diameter stainless steel beads for bead homogenization. Beads are alcohol washed and heat treated. Suitable for use in most bead homogenizers including the BeadBug 3, Beadbug 6, and the BeadBlaster 24.

5.0 mL Tubes, Stainless Steel Beads (D1034-28)

5 mL tubes are prefilled with 2.8 mm diameter stainless steel beads for use in bead homogenizers. Beads are alcohol washed and heat treated. Suitable for use in BeadBlaster 24 with appropriate 5 mL tube holders.

* For use with D2400 BeadBlaster only.

Specifications   
 

Bead Size	Application
0.1  mm	Gram positive and gram negative bacteria
0.5 mm	Bacteria, fungi, spores, molds and small yeasts
1.0 mm	Fungi, spores, algae and larger yeasts
1.5 mm	Soft tissue such as liver and small insects
2.8 mm	Tough, hard samples, muscle, plant materials, seeds and dried samples
3.0 mm	Variety of tissues including heart, lung, and brain, plant tissues, insects and dried samples
Garnet Shards	Tough samples such as skin and plant material

 

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1,000 uL Wide Bore Tips 

Stackable Petri Dishes

Stackable Polystyrene Petri Dishes – Sterile & Disposable.

Explore our premium selection of stackable sterile petri dishes, engineered for general microbiological use, pharmaceutical testing, and environmental monitoring. Molded from optically clear medical-grade virgin polystyrene, these dishes are radiation sterilized and individually traceable for quality assurance.

Available in multiple configurations, standard mono, bi-plate, tri-plate, quad-plate, and deep-well, our petri dishes are designed for performance, safety, and convenience in any lab setting.

Choose the right size and format to meet your specific testing needs.

Key Features

• Sterile, single-use polystyrene for contamination-free experiments
• Stackable design with ventilation ribs to reduce condensation
• Clear top and bottom surfaces for optimal sample visibility
• Consistent flatness ensures even media distribution
• Radiation sterilized - sterile until sleeve is opened
• Compartments for easy organism differentiation (1, 2, 3, and 4 compartment models)
• Flared lid skirts & squared corners for one-hand operation, even with gloves

Specifications
 

Item #	Diameter	Height	Compartments	Type	Features	Iso Mark	Sterility
901	60 mm	15 mm	1	Stackable	Media Saver	No	Sterile
900	100 mm	15 mm	1	Stackable	Industry Standard	No	Sterile
906	100 mm	25 mm	1	Stackable	Extra Deep Dish	No	Sterile
903	100 mm	15 mm	2	Stackable	2 Compartments	No	Sterile
912	100 mm	15 mm	3	Stackable	3 Compartments	No	Sterile
913	100 mm	15 mm	4	Stackable	4 Compartments	No	Sterile

Next Advance Orange Lysis Kits

1.5 mL tubes prefilled with stainless steel beads selected for extracting bacteria or generating single-cell suspensions from tissue samples. RINO tube bead lysis kits are made of high-quality polypropylene and are easy to open and close. These tubes can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®.

DNase and RNase free.

*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.

Contact us for more information.
 

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Next Advance Yellow Lysis Kits

Yellow Kits are filled with ceramic beads selected for high-yielding bacterial lysis, small cell suspension, and tough samples. RINO Safe-lock tube bead lysis kits are made of high-quality polypropylene and are easy to open and close. These tubes can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®.

Kits are available in RNase-free or non-sterile versions.

*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.
Contact us for more information. 
 

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200 uL Wide Bore Tips 

PurePlus® Deep Well Plates

Labcon’s PurePlus® Deep Well Plates are rigorously tested to ensure they are free of RNase, DNase, ATP, and endotoxins. With our in-house microbiology lab, consistency is a top priority.

Available in sterile and non-sterile formats, these plates fit most popular instruments and can be sealed with sealing films or reusable silicone mats. Barcoding is available for both 1.2 mL and 2.2 mL plates by special order.

Ultra Clean & Ultra Clear 

PurePlus® plates feature molded-in orientation and permanent printed locating grids for ease of use. They are available in multiple formats: 96 well square hole with conical or flat bottom, 96 well round hole with round bottom, and 384 well square hole.

With volumes ranging from 0.2 mL to 2.5 mL, our plates are offered in non-sterile and validated medical-grade sterile versions, sterilized to an SAL of 10^-6 in compliance with ISO 11137.

The 1.2 mL and 2.2 mL volumes include three-sided alpha-numeric labeling grids, and their smooth interior surfaces ensure efficient pipetting. Designed for manual or robotic handling, these plates are SBS formatted for compatibility with automated systems.

Additional Features

Made from 100% virgin polypropylene, PurePlus® plates are autoclavable and freezable. Unlike "pre-sterile" products from other manufacturers, our sterile plates are fully validated for diagnostic and regulated procedures.

Specifications

Next Advance Bead Lysis Kits

2 mL Screw Cap Tubes for Efficient Tissue Homogenization.

The Next Advance Bead Lysis Kits are high-quality, DNase- and RNase-free kits designed for fast, efficient homogenization of a wide range of biological samples. Each kit includes 2 mL screw cap tubes prefilled with either Stabilized Ceramic or glass beads, optimized for compatibility with Next Advance Bullet Blender® homogenizers as well as most other popular tissue homogenizers on the market.

These lysis kits are ideal for preparing samples for RNA, DNA, or protein extraction, and they’re available in multiple configurations to match your specific sample type.

These lysis kits are DNase- and RNase-free, making them suitable for sensitive molecular biology workflows including RNA isolation, DNA extraction, and protein analysis.

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Next Advance Pink Lysis Kits

Pink Bead Lysis Kits are filled with a mix of zirconium oxide beads for small samples of soft material like liver. These kits work best with buffer volumes between 100 uL and 300 uL. RINO Safe-lock tube bead lysis kits are made of high-quality polypropylene and are easy to open and close. These tubes can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®.

Kits are available in RNase-free or non-sterile versions.

*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.
Contact us for more information.
 

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Next Advance Red Lysis Kits

Red Bead Lysis Kits are filled with a mix of zirconium oxide beads, ideal for homogenizing large soft or medium tough samples with buffer volumes between 300 uL and 600 uL. RINO Safe-lock tube bead lysis kits are made of high-quality polypropylene and are easy to open and close. These tubes can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®.

Kits are available in RNase-free or non-sterile versions.

*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.
Contact us for more information.
 

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Next Advance Green Lysis Kits

Bead lysis kits for the homogenization of small to medium-tough samples. Tubes are made of high-quality polypropylene and are very easy to open and close. Bead Lysis kits are prefilled with stainless steel beads for buffer volumes between 100 uL and 300 uL, and can be used in any current microcentrifuge model Bullet Blender®. They're excellent for small samples of tougher material such as muscle.

Kits are available in RNase-free or non-sterile versions.
*All colors of GATOR Kits are shipped with red silicone plugs.

Custom kits: Made to your specifications. Need a precise mixture of beads to match your SOP or homogenize an unusual sample? We offer Custom kits.
Contact us for more information.
 

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