Homogenizer

Homogenizer Accessories

<h2>What are homogenizer accessories?</h2>
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Homogenizer accessories are the interchangeable tools, replacement parts, and supporting vessels and hardware that enable a laboratory homogenizer to be used across different sample volumes, sample types, and processing conditions beyond what the base instrument alone provides. For rotor-stator homogenizers, the critical accessories are the generator head and dispersing tool (the probe tip with rotating blade inside a stator tube), available in different sizes to match different sample volumes. For ultrasonic probe homogenizers, the primary accessories are the sonic probe tip or microtip, which is the consumable component that transmits ultrasonic energy and eventually wears or fatigues. Additional accessories include cleaning stations, jacketed vessels for temperature control, and support stands.
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<h2>What you will find:</h2>
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<li>Rotor-stator homogenizer generator probes</li>
<li>Rotor-stator homogenizer probe tips and microtips</li>
<li>Bead kit and bead grinding media for bead mill homogenizers</li>
<li>Sample tube adapters and holders for homogenizers</li>
<li>Stands, clamp attachments, and supports</li>
<li>Cup horns and flow cells for ultrasonic homogenizers</li>
<li>Sound chamber enclosures for noisy ultrasonic homogenizers</li>
<li>Seals and other replaceable homogenizer parts </li>
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<h2>How to choose homogenizer accessories</h2>
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Match the generator head size to your sample volume
Rotor-stator generator heads (dispersing elements) are designed for specific volume ranges: the S10N generator head suits 0.5&ndash;30 mL, S18N suits 5&ndash;150 mL, and S25N suits 50&ndash;500 mL volumes in common IKA Ultra-Turrax style instruments. Processing a 2 mL sample with a large S25N head gives poor energy density; processing 200 mL
Check ultrasonic probe tip diameter against the sample vessel and volume
Ultrasonic probe homogenizer tips are available in standard (12.7&ndash;19 mm) and micro (3&ndash;6 mm) diameters, with the micro-tip providing higher acoustic intensity for small volumes and the standard tip covering larger volumes. The tip diameter should be approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of the diameter of the sample container for effective cavitation throughout the sample.
Replace ultrasonic probe tips before pitting becomes severe
Ultrasonic probe tips erode at the vibrating face through cavitation, and a pitted tip delivers less energy, generates metal particles contaminating the sample, and risks mechanical failure. Inspect the tip face regularly for pitting and replace at the first signs of significant erosion to maintain energy delivery.
Use a water-jacketed vessel for temperature-sensitive samples
Water-jacketed homogenization vessels circulate cold water around the sample vessel during homogenization, limiting the temperature rise in the sample from frictional and ultrasonic heating. This is particularly important for enzyme preparations, RNA isolation, and other applications where sample heating above a few degrees above ambient can cause degradation.
Invest in a probe cleaning station for high-throughput work
Probe cleaning stations hold cleaning and rinse solutions in sequence for rapid cleaning between samples, reducing cleaning time and ensuring consistent decontamination in labs processing many samples per session compared with manual cleaning.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Ultrasonic probe tip replacement is a consumable cost, with tip lifespan typically 50&ndash;200 hours before pitting degrades performance. Manufacturers specify replacement tip models compatible with each horn assembly; non-specified tips risk poor energy coupling or damage. Titanium alloy probe tips remain the standard material for their combination of acoustic properties, corrosion resistance, and fatigue resistance under repeated ultrasonic cycling.
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15/50ml Tubes Accessories for IPD9600

The Benchmark Scientific IPD9600-T-ACC Series covers 15/50mL tube adapters and ceramic grinding bars for the BeadBlaster™ 96 Ball Mill Homogenizer (IPD9600). This accessory enables direct bead-based homogenization in standard conical tube formats, eliminating sample transfer to microplate or microtube formats before processing. Compatible with both the 120V (IPD9600) and 230V (IPD9600-E) BeadBlaster 96 instruments. Available in three accessory types: conical tube adapter for 4×15/50mL tubes (IPD9600-50T), ceramic grinding bars 3/8×5/8 angled 45° pack of 100 (IPD9600-3858-1), and ceramic grinding bars 3/8×7/8 angled 45° pack of 100 (IPD9600-3878-1).

Manufacture

Adapter for 4 x 15/50ml tubes, pack of 2

Ceramic grinding bars 3/8X5/8, 45°, angled medium ceramic homogenizers pack of 100

Ceramic grinding bars 3/8X7/8 , 45°, angled medium ceramic homogenizers pack of 100

<h2>What are laboratory homogenizers?</h2>
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Laboratory homogenizers are powered instruments that physically disrupt, blend, or emulsify samples using mechanical shear, ultrasonic cavitation, or both, producing a homogeneous mixture from initially heterogeneous biological tissue, cell suspensions, food materials, or chemical mixtures. The two main categories in laboratory research are rotor-stator homogenizers, where a high-speed generator head with a rotating blade inside a stator tube applies intense shear to samples drawn into the stator, and ultrasonic probe homogenizers (also called sonicators), where a vibrating probe tip transmits ultrasonic energy into the liquid sample to create rapid cavitation and disruption.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/equipments/sample-processing/homogenizer/homogenizer-accessories">Homogenizer Accessories:</a>
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<li data-path-to-node="1,0,0">Generator Heads &amp; Stands: Replacement saw-tooth shearing heads and sturdy support stands for hands-free mechanical processing.</li>
<li data-path-to-node="1,1,0">Bead-Beating Homogenizers: Compact 6-position, 24-position, and high-throughput 96-well ball mill systems for rapid cell disruption.</li>
<li data-path-to-node="1,2,0">Ultrasonic Processors &amp; Horns: Digital sonication units and titanium horns engineered for high-efficiency cell lysis and DNA shearing.</li>
<li data-path-to-node="1,3,0">Prefilled Tubes &amp; Bulk Beads: Ready-to-use sample grinding kits and loose bead matrices available in multiple sizes and materials.</li>
<li data-path-to-node="1,4,0">Blender Bags &amp; Gaskets: Heavy-duty sterile paddle bags and containment gaskets to ensure leak-proof sample processing.</li>
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<h2>How to choose a laboratory homogenizer</h2>
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Choose a rotor-stator homogenizer for tissue and bulk sample processing
Rotor-stator homogenizers (such as the IKA Ultra-Turrax, Polytron, or equivalent) are best for rapidly homogenizing larger volumes of tissue&mdash;from 0.5 mL to several liters depending on the generator head&mdash;in a buffer or reagent solution, drawing tissue into the stator and shearing it at speeds of 5,000&ndash;30,000 rpm. They produce results in seconds to minutes and are preferred for protein, RNA, and DNA extraction from solid tissue where throughput and speed matter.
Choose an ultrasonic probe homogenizer for precise small-volume work and emulsification
Ultrasonic probe homogenizers transmit high-frequency sound (typically 20 kHz) through a vibrating probe tip into the sample, creating cavitation bubbles that collapse violently and disrupt cells, shear DNA to defined sizes, or form stable emulsions. They excel at processing small volumes and provide more controlled energy dosing than rotor-stator instruments.
Match the generator head size to your sample volume
Rotor-stator generator heads are sized by the volume range they process optimally&mdash;micro generator heads for 0.5&ndash;15 mL, standard heads for 5&ndash;200 mL, and large-volume heads for 200 mL to several liters. Using a head too large for your sample volume gives poor energy density; too small a head for large volumes leads to extended processing times and excess heat generation.
Consider heat generation and sample cooling during disruption
Both rotor-stator and ultrasonic homogenizers generate heat during operation that can degrade heat-sensitive analytes like RNA, enzymes, and phosphorylated proteins. Short processing cycles with cooling on ice between cycles, or using a refrigerated or water-jacketed vessel, maintains sample temperature. For ultrasonic probes, pulsed rather than continuous operation reduces net heat input.
Evaluate cleaning requirements between samples
Rotor-stator generator heads require thorough cleaning between samples&mdash;typically operating briefly in cleaning solution then rinse water&mdash;while ultrasonic probe tips need wiping and sonicating in cleaning solution. Automated probe cleaning stations reduce this burden for high-throughput workflows.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Rotor-stator homogenizers are characterized by their maximum tip peripheral speed and generator head volume range, with higher speeds delivering more shear energy per unit time but also more heat. As of 2026, rotor-stator homogenizers with interchangeable generator heads covering sub-milliliter to liter volumes from a single body remain the most versatile format for research labs processing diverse tissue types.
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Homogenizers

Product Literature

96 well plate, 2ml, prefilled w/4mm balls, with sealing mat, 10/pk

Adapter for 40x2ml tubes, aluminum, set of 2, requires use of IPD9600-96 (above)

Rack for 20x2ml tubes, set of 2, requires use of IPD9600-96 (above)

Adapter for 24x4ml PC or PE vials, aluminum, set of 2, requires use of IPD9600-96 (above)

4ml polyethylene vial with lined cap, pack of 240, for use with 3/8” SS grinding ball

4ml polycarbonate vial, pack of 240, for use with 3/8” SS grinding ball

3/8” (9.5mm) stainless steel grinding balls, pack of 1000

TriplePure™ Prefilled Bead Tube Starter Kit, 10 tubes each, prefilled with 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 3.0mm diameter beads, certified nuclease and protease free

Ceramic homogenizers w/angled ends, 3/8” x 5/8”, pk of 100

Ceramic homogenizers w/angled ends, 3/8” x 7/8”, pk of 100

Stainless steel grinding ball, 10mm, 500g

Stainless steel grinding ball, 25mm, each

Tungsten carbide grinding ball, 10mm, each

Zirconium oxide grinding ball, 15mm, each

PTFE grinding ball, steel core, 15mm, each

Cryo Kit, includes bucket, gloves, goggles, and tongs, for use with liquid nitrogen

BeadBlaster™ 96 Homogenizer Product Video

BeadBlaster 96 Ball Mill Homogenizer

Benchmark Scientific BeadBlaster 96 high-throughput ball mill homogenizer — 96-position simultaneous processing, wet homogenisation, dry grinding, and cell disruption. IPD9600 (120V, US plug) and IPD9600-E (230V, EU plug).

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BeadBlaster 96 Ball Mill Homogenizer, 120V US Plug

BeadBlaster 96 Ball Mill Homogenizer, 230V EU Plug

BeadBlaster™ 24 Microtube homogenizer

The BeadBlaster 24R Refrigerated Microtube Homogenizer Series by Benchmark Scientific is the BeadBlaster™ 24R refrigerated microtube homogenizer, processing 24 × 2.0 mL sealed microtubes simultaneously at 4.0–7.0 m/s with an integrated compressor that pre-cools the sample chamber to 0°C in less than 30 minutes — no dry ice needed. Fifty stored 10-cycle programs with adjustable cycle time (1–90 s) and pause intervals (0–2 min) support heat-sensitive sample processing for nucleic acid extraction, microbial lysis, and tissue homogenization. Noise level is below 68 dB; weight is 88 lbs. Available models: D2400-R, D2400-R-E.

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BeadBlaster™ 24 Refrigerated Microtube Homogenizer, 115V

BeadBlaster™ 24 Refrigerated Microtube Homogenizer, 230V

The BeadBlaster 24 Microtube Homogenizer Series by Benchmark Scientific is the BeadBlaster™ 24 non-refrigerated microtube homogenizer, processing 24 × 2.0 mL sealed microtubes simultaneously at 4.0–7.0 m/s with 50 storable 10-cycle programs and adjustable cycle (1–90 s) and pause (0–2 min) intervals. The universal 100–240V supply and compact 55 lb / 25 kg footprint (11 × 14.2 × 15.2 in) make it the lighter, lower-cost alternative to the D2400R for laboratories that manage sample temperature externally during bead-beating workflows. Available models: D2400, D2400-E.

BeadBlaster™ Microtube homogenizer, 115V

BeadBlaster™ Microtube homogenizer, 230V

BeadBug 6, Six Position Homogenizer

Benchmark Scientific BeadBug 6 six-position microtube homogenizer — 2,500–4,350 RPM, programmable 1–90 sec cycles, up to 6 × 2.0 mL tubes. Available as D1036 (115V) and D1036-E (230V).

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BeadBug 6, Six Position Homogenizer, 115V

BeadBug 6, Six Position Homogenizer, 230V

BeadBug™ Microtube homogenizer

BM-D1030 BeadBug™ Microtube Homogenizer by Benchmark Scientific provides bead-based mechanical lysis of tissues, cells, and biological samples in sealed 1.5 ml or 2.0 ml microtubes for DNA, RNA, and protein extraction. Available as BM-D1030 (115V) and BM-D1030-E (230V).

BeadBug™ Microtube homogenizer, 115V

BeadBug™ Microtube homogenizer, 230V

400ml x 70µm with lateral (side) nylon filter, 300 x 190mm, 500pk

400ml x 70µm with full nylon filter, 300 x 190mm, 500pk

BenchMasher 400 Laboratory Paddle Blender with incubation and UV Chamber Decon, 120V US Plug

IPD4400 by Benchmark Scientific is the BenchMasher™ 400 laboratory paddle blender — 3–12 SPS, ambient–65 °C, 3–400 mL bags (16–18 cm W × 25–30 cm H), 254 nm UV-C chamber decontamination, touchscreen control, 120V US plug, 2-year warranty. Combines homogenisation, incubation, and decontamination in one unit.

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Blender Bag for BenchMasher 400 Laboratory Paddle Blender

The BenchMasher 400 Blender Bag Series by Benchmark Scientific is a sterile 400 mL LDPE blender bag for the BenchMasher™ 400 Laboratory Paddle Blender (IPD4400). Each bag measures 30 × 18 cm with a 60 µm wall — the standard for food microbiology, environmental, and pharmaceutical sample homogenization. Supplied in 500-bag packs (10 × 50) for high-throughput lab workflows. Available models: IPD4400-B400, IPD4400-B400F1, IPD4400-B400F2.

Blender Bag, 400ml x 60µm, 300 x 180mm, pack of 500 (10 pack fo 50)

Blender bag, 400ml x 70µm with lateral (side) nylon filter, 300 x 190mm, pack of 500 (10 pack of 50)

Blender bag, 400ml x 70µm with full nylon filter, 300 x 190mm, pack of 500 (10 pack of 50)

Gasket Accessories for IPD9600-25G

Benchmark Scientific Gasket & Cryo Kit Accessories for IPD9600: replacement gasket for the 25 mL stainless steel grinding jar (IPD9600-25S) used with the BeadBlaster 96 / IPD9600 grinding mill. Sold individually (1 gasket/unit). Maintains jar seal integrity during bead-based homogenization. Available as IPD9600-25G (25mL jar gasket), IPD9600-50G (50mL jar gasket), and IPD9600-CK (Cryo Kit for liquid nitrogen).

Gasket for Stainless steel 25ml jar, 25ml, each

Gasket for 50ml Stainless steel jar, each

Cryo Kit for liquid nitrogen

Grinding Jars and Balls Accessories for IPD9600

Grinding Jars and Balls Accessories for IPD9600 by Benchmark Scientific is the complete accessory line for the IPD9600 BeadBlaster® 96 ball mill, available in four materials — stainless steel, tungsten carbide, zirconium oxide, and PTFE — with jar volumes 25–50 mL and ball diameters 10–25 mm. SKUs: IPD9600-10BS, IPD9600-25BS, IPD9600-38S, IPD9600-25S, IPD9600-50S (stainless steel); IPD9600-25TC, IPD9600-10TCB (tungsten carbide); IPD9600-35ZO, IPD9600-15ZOB (zirconium oxide); IPD9600-35PTFE, IPD9600-15PTFB (PTFE).

10mm stainless steel grinding balls, 500g

25mm stainless steel grinding ball, each

50ml grinding jar, stainless steel, pack of 2

25ml grinding jar, stainless steel, pack of 2

25ml grinding jar, Tungsten Carbide, pack of 2

Tungsten Carbide grinding balls, 10mm, each

Zirconium Oxide jar 35ml, set of 2

Zirconium Oxide grinding ball, 15mm, each

PTFE grinding jar, 35ml, set of 2

PTFE steel core grinding balls , 15mm, each

3/8” (9.5mm) stainless steel grinding ball, bag of 1000

Optional generator, 10mm x 115mm saw tooth, for 15ml & 50ml tubes

Optional generator 14mm x 130mm saw tooth, for 50ml tubes up to 250ml vessels

Replacement generator pack, 5mm x 50mm for microtubes, pack of 5

Replacement generator pack, 7mm x 50mm saw tooth for microtubes, pack of 5

Hand-Held Homogenizer

The D1000 by Benchmark Scientific is a 130W handheld rotor-stator homogenizer processing 0.1–250 mL samples at 8,500–30,000 RPM with included 5 mm and 7 mm autoclavable stainless-steel probes. Available as BM-D1000 (115V) for North American labs and BM-D1000-E (230V) for international use — both rated for cold-room operation (+4°C to +65°C) with a 2-year warranty.

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D1000 Homogenizer, includes 5mm and 7mm generators (ideal for microtubes), 115V

D1000 Homogenizer, includes 5mm and 7mm generators (ideal for microtubes), 230V

Homogenizer Prefilled Tubes and Bulk Bead kits Specifications

Homogenizer Prefilled Tubes and Bulk Bead kits

The Homogenizer Prefilled Tubes and Bulk Bead Kits Series by Benchmark Scientific provides homogenizer bead kits in prefilled 2.0 mL unskirted tubes (50/pack) and bulk formats, covering triple-pure zirconium (0.1–3.0 mm), glass (0.1–1.0 mm), stainless steel (2.8–5 mm), garnet/zirconium satellite, and silica/zirconium mixes. Compatible with the Benchmark BeadBug™ and BeadBlaster™ 24 and other popular bead mill homogenizers. Available models: D1036-A5, D1031-01, D1031-05, D1031-10, D1032-01, D1032-05, D1032-10, D1032-15, D1032-30, D1032-SK, D1033-28, D1033-RF-28, D1031-T20, D1031-T21, D1031-RFS, D1033-30G, D1034-MX, D1032-60, D1034-28, D1034-30, D1131-01, D1131-05, D1131-10, D1132-01TP, D1132-05TP, D1132-10TP, D1132-15TP, D1132-30TP, D1133-28, D1134-50, D1132-60, D1133-G.