Benchmark Scientific

Incubators Accessories

Extra Shelf, stainless steel, for H2505-40

Extra Shelf, stainless steel, for H2505-70

Extra Shelf, stainless steel, for H2505-130

Additional shelf for 45 liter incubators, 1 each

Additional shelf for 180 liter incubators, 1 each

Stacking kit for 180 liter incubator (height of top display approximately 135cm)

IncuView Integrated Microscope Shelf, 45L (For H3565-45 Only)

IncuView Integrated Microscope Shelf, 180L (For H3565-180, 180HD and 180HDO2 Only)

H3550-180-SH by Benchmark Scientific is an additional shelf accessory for Benchmark’s 180-liter incubator series, including the H3565-180 SureTherm™ CO₂ Incubator (18.7 × 20.8 × 28 in. interior). Sold individually (1 each), it extends vertical capacity within the 180 L chamber to accommodate more samples per run. Order by catalog number H3550-180-SH at mbpinc.net/quickorder or via customerservice@mbpinc.net.

Manufacture

H3550-45-SH by Benchmark Scientific is a stainless-steel additional shelf for the ST-45 and SureTemp 45-liter CO2 incubator series, sold one shelf per unit. It increases the number of storage tiers inside the chamber without adding floor footprint; order using catalog number H3550-45-SH at mbpinc.net/quickorder.

Automated Purification Systems Accessories

<h2>What Are Automated Purification System Accessories?</h2>
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Automated purification system accessories include consumables and support components used with automated nucleic acid purification platforms. Common accessories include tip combs, magnetic tip combs, deep-well plates, elution plates, reagent vessels, sample racks, and system control devices. These components support sample preparation, reagent handling, magnetic bead-based purification workflows, and routine instrument operation. Choose Automated Purification System Accessories to support efficient magnetic bead-based purification, minimize workflow interruptions, and maintain reproducible results.
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<h2>What You Will Find:</h2>
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<li data-section-id="q24m79" data-start="25" data-end="130">Tip combs and magnetic tip combs for automated magnetic bead-based nucleic acid purification workflows.</li>
<li data-section-id="5lldu5" data-start="131" data-end="229">Deep-well and elution plates designed for sample processing, washing, and nucleic acid recovery.</li>
<li data-section-id="by507b" data-start="230" data-end="325">Reagent vessels for automated handling of buffers, wash solutions, and purification reagents.</li>
<li data-section-id="u7msh5" data-start="326" data-end="420">Sample racks and support components for organized workflow setup and consumable positioning.</li>
<li data-section-id="dj84rx" data-start="421" data-end="537" data-is-last-node="">Platform-specific accessories and control devices that support routine operation of IsoPure&trade; purification systems.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose Accessories for Automated Purification Systems</h2>
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Tip combs and magnetic tip combs
Tip combs and magnetic tip combs are used during automated magnetic bead handling and nucleic acid purification workflows. Select accessories designed for the specific purification platform to ensure proper fit, alignment, and operation.
Deep-well and elution plates
Deep-well plates are used for sample processing and reagent handling, while elution plates are used to collect purified nucleic acids following extraction. Confirm plate format and compatibility with the instrument and workflow requirements before ordering.
Reagent vessels and sample racks
Reagent vessels hold buffers, wash solutions, and other workflow reagents required during automated purification procedures. Sample racks provide organized positioning of vessels and consumables to support efficient workflow setup and operation.
System accessories
Additional accessories, including preconfigured control tablets and demonstration kits, support instrument operation, training, workflow development, and system setup activities.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Automated purification workflows depend on the correct combination of consumables and instrument accessories. Tip combs, plates, reagent vessels, and racks should be selected according to the instrument model and workflow format to ensure reliable sample handling and purification performance. Routine replacement of consumable components helps maintain workflow consistency and minimizes the risk of cross-contamination.
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Automated Purification System Accessories

Aluminum Sample Rack for AP1016-6W reagent vessels

AP1016-ASR by Benchmark Scientific (Accuris Instruments) is an aluminum sample rack for holding AP1016-6W six-well reagent vessels during IsoPure Mini (AP1016/AP1016-E) automated magnetic bead purification runs. Aluminum construction, 7.0&nbsp;lbs, stabilizes reagent vessels for reproducible bead-based DNA, RNA, and protein purification workflows.

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Microplate Reader Accessories

<h2>What Are Microplate Reader Accessories?</h2>
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Microplate reader accessories are supplementary components that extend detection range, maintain instrument performance, and support compliance in regulated workflows. They fall into four groups: optical accessories (filters, filter cubes, and polarizers for wavelength selection in fluorescence and absorbance detection); illumination accessories (replacement xenon flash lamps, deuterium lamps, or LED upgrade modules that provide the excitation light source); calibration and validation tools (absorbance validation plates with certified reference values, fluorescence uniformity plates, and luminescence performance standards used to verify reader performance); and automation and software accessories (reagent injectors for kinetic luminescence assays, plate stackers for unattended batch reading, and software module licenses for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, spectral scanning, or advanced kinetics). Because accessory designs are manufacturer-specific, a filter block designed for one plate reader brand will not fit another; always order accessories using the instrument's model number as the primary specification parameter. Filter sets are the most commonly needed accessory for multi-mode readers; confirm the filter block format and thread size for your specific reader model before ordering, as filter cube dimensions vary significantly between manufacturers and generations.
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<li data-section-id="23xybn" data-start="25" data-end="117">Replacement filters and optical accessories for maintaining microplate reader performance.</li>
<li data-section-id="71w1ic" data-start="118" data-end="209">Calibration and validation tools to support accurate and reproducible assay measurements.</li>
<li data-section-id="6jcbpl" data-start="210" data-end="312">Microplates and consumables compatible with absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence applications.</li>
<li data-section-id="y9aam2" data-start="313" data-end="396">Replacement components and maintenance accessories for routine instrument upkeep.</li>
<li data-section-id="qoq7y7" data-start="397" data-end="523" data-is-last-node="">Accessories designed to support ELISA, cell-based assays, nucleic acid quantification, and other microplate-based workflows.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose Microplate Reader Accessories</h2>
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Filter sets for fluorescence and absorbance.
Fluorescence filter sets (excitation filter, dichroic mirror, emission filter) must match both the fluorophore's excitation and emission spectra and the filter cube housing format of the specific reader. Most microplate reader filters use standard 25 mm diameter circular filters; some readers use 12 mm micro-filters. Common fluorescence filter sets: FITC/SYBR Green (Ex 485/12 nm, Em 520/10 nm); DAPI/Hoechst (Ex 360/40 nm, Em 460/40 nm); TRITC/PI (Ex 544/10 nm, Em 620/10 nm); Cy5 (Ex 620/10 nm, Em 680/10 nm). For absorbance, filter-based readers require individual narrow-bandpass filters at the wavelengths required by each assay protocol: 450 nm for ELISA, 595 nm for Bradford, 562 nm for BCA, 260 nm, and 280 nm for nucleic acid and protein.
Replacement lamps
Xenon flash lamps are the standard excitation source in high-quality fluorescence and absorbance microplate readers; typical lamp lifetime is 500 million flashes (approximately 3 to 5 years of daily use). Lamp output decreases gradually before failure; rising CV% in repeated measurements of the same standard is the first sign of lamp degradation. Replacement xenon flash lamps are model-specific; confirm part number from the instrument manual before ordering. Some instrument manufacturers have transitioned to LED-based excitation sources, which have much longer lifetimes (50,000+ hours) and do not require routine lamp replacement.
Calibration and validation plates
Calibration plates contain certified optical standards (neutral density filters, fluorescent reference dyes at known concentrations, or luminescent reference materials) in an SBS-format plate footprint for installation in the plate carriage. They are used to verify photometric accuracy, linearity, and inter-well uniformity (CV% across all 96 or 384 wells). These verifications are required in ISO 17025 accredited labs and GLP/GMP environments, and recommended as best practice for any lab relying on quantitative plate reader data. Validation plates are model-specific and must be re-certified periodically (typically annually) by the manufacturer.
Reagent injectors
Reagent injectors are syringe-pump accessories that dispense a defined volume of reagent into each well of a microplate immediately before or during reading, required for luminescence kinetic assays (luciferase, beta-galactosidase, flash luminescence from coelenterazine), where the signal decays rapidly after reagent addition. Single injectors add one reagent (e.g., luciferase substrate); dual injectors allow sequential addition of two reagents for sequential flash and glow luminescence detection. Injectors are model-specific and must be installed and calibrated by the manufacturer or a qualified service engineer.
Plate stackers and automation accessories
Plate stacker modules load and unload microplates automatically from a tray of 10 to 50 plates, allowing unattended overnight batch reading. Integration with laboratory robotics and LIMS extends this to fully automated plate reading workflows. Plate stackers are model-specific and typically sold as separate accessories from the reader. Confirm that the plate stacker is compatible with the specific plate type (96-well standard, 384-well, with or without sealing film) and the plate loading orientation.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Filter bandpass width (the FWHM of the filter transmission curve) affects sensitivity and selectivity. Narrower bandpass filters (10 nm FWHM) improve selectivity by excluding off-target fluorophore emission but transmit less light, reducing signal. Wider bandpass filters (20 to 40 nm) transmit more light for a brighter signal, but may allow bleed-through from closely overlapping fluorophores. In multiplex assays with two or more fluorophores, narrow bandpass emission filters reduce spectral cross-talk between channels. Optical density (OD) of the blocking region outside the transmission band should be at least OD 5 to OD 6 for fluorescence filters to prevent light leakage from the excitation source from reaching the detector.
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Automatic Injection Module for MR9620, set of 1

MR9620-AIM1 by Accuris Instruments is the Automatic Injection Module (set of 1, single injector) for the Accuris MR9620 SmartReader Multimode Microplate Reader, which reads absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence across 6–384 well plates in under 15 seconds. The AIM1 enables on-board reagent injection for flash luminescence, kinetic fluorescence, and real-time enzyme assays requiring precise time-zero reagent addition during the read cycle.

Automatic Injection Module for MR9620, set of 2

The MR9620-AIM2 by Accuris (Benchmark Scientific) is a set of two automatic injection modules for the Accuris MR9620 SmartReader MultiMode Plate Reader, designed for luminescence assays requiring precise reagent injection at time of detection. Each module dispenses 5–1000 µL (±1 µL accuracy) at 125–500 µL/s, enabling dual-reagent injection for dual-luciferase, ATP-viability, and kinetic luminescence assays.

Magnetic Stirrers

Biologix® FlatSpin Magnetic Stirrer 1 Piece/Case

BIOLOGIX FLATSPIN MAGNETIC STIRRER. MAGNETIC STIRRER FEATURES  A SPEED RANGE OF 15-1500 RPM. UNIT OPERATES ON 100V-240V/50HZ/60HZ. PRICE/EACH

Biologix FlatSpin Magnetic Stirrer 1 Piece/Case

Infrared MicroSterilizer

<h2>What Are Infrared Micro Sterilizers?</h2>
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Infrared micro sterilizers (also called bacti-cinerators or IR loop sterilizers) are compact benchtop instruments that use a ceramic infrared heating element enclosed in a perforated stainless-steel chamber to generate a core temperature of 815&ndash;900&deg;C, completely sterilizing inoculating loops, needles, glass pipette mouths, and small borosilicate glass instruments inserted into the aperture in 5&ndash;7 seconds. They are the direct flame-free replacement for the Bunsen burner in microbiology, clinical, and research labs&mdash;delivering equivalent sterilization speed with no open flame, no combustion gases, no flammable solvents, and no aerosol splash risk from superheated instrument surfaces. Because they produce no flame and no volatile exhaust, they are approved for use inside Class II biosafety cabinets and in anaerobic environments where open flames are strictly prohibited.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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BactiZapper&trade; Infrared MicroSterilizer: for standard and rapid sterilization&nbsp;
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BactiZapper&trade; TILT MicroSterilizer: for angled access and more convenient sterilization
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<h2>How to Choose an Infrared Micro Sterilizer</h2>
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Aperture Diameter (14 mm vs. 35 mm)
Infrared micro sterilizers are available with 14 mm or 35 mm diameter apertures. The 14 mm model is designed for standard inoculating loops and needles; the 35 mm model accommodates wider instruments, glass tube mouths, and larger pipette openings. If your lab sterilizes culture tube mouths or 10 mL pipette openings, specify the larger aperture model.
Core Temperature and Standby Mode
Standard infrared micro sterilizers reach 815&ndash;900&deg;C at the element core; some models allow adjustment between a full sterilization setting and a standby mode at approximately 500&deg;C. The standby mode maintains readiness between cycles without cycling the element to full temperature repeatedly, reducing element wear during long work sessions.
Contactless vs. Manual Activation
Standard models activate by a switch or dial; some advanced designs (e.g., berner-safety IR sterilizers with contactless IR sensor technology) start the sterilization cycle automatically when an instrument is inserted into the aperture, reducing the risk of touching a hot element and improving workflow speed.
Tilt Feature
Tilt-adjustable models (e.g., Benchmark BactiZapper Tilt, BactiZapper XL Tilt) allow the aperture angle to be directed toward the operator, improving loop insertion ergonomics and reducing awkward wrist angles during high-frequency sterilization sessions. This is particularly valuable for labs performing many loopfuls per session.
Compatibility with BSC or Anaerobic Chamber
Confirm the model dimensions fit inside your BSC's work area and that the heat output does not create a localized temperature zone that could affect HEPA filter integrity. For anaerobic chambers, verify the model is compatible with the inert gas atmosphere and does not include a gas purge or external vent requirement.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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At 815&ndash;900&deg;C, infrared micro sterilizers destroy all vegetative bacteria, spores, and most viruses on metal and borosilicate glass surfaces in 5&ndash;7 seconds of exposure&mdash;validated against the performance of standard Bunsen flame sterilization in published microbiology laboratory protocols. The ceramic heating element is asbestos-free in all current models (a distinction from older designs); confirm this specification when evaluating any older or non-branded infrared sterilizer. As of 2026, the BactiZapper (Benchmark Scientific) and Crystal Industries micro incinerator represent the most widely distributed IR loop sterilizers in North American research and clinical labs. Allow the sterilized loop to cool for 3&ndash;5 seconds after removal from the aperture before contacting agar or liquid media to avoid killing the transferred culture.
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Product Literature

BactiZapper™ Infrared MicroSterilizer

B1000 by Benchmark Scientific is the BactiZapper™ Classic infrared micro-sterilizer — sterilizes platinum loops, needles, and glass tube/pipette mouths in 5–7 seconds at 815°C (1,500°F). Asbestos-free core; perforated stainless steel guard; 14 mm × 153 mm chamber; 500°C standby between cycles. Suitable for biosafety cabinet use. 115 V / 170 W; 2.9 lbs. 1-year warranty. Order at mbpinc.net.

BactiZapper™ Infrared MicroSterilizer, 115V

BactiZapper™ Infrared MicroSterilizer, 230V

Heating Element Assembly for BactiZapper Classic (B1000), 115V

Heating Element Assembly for BactiZapper Classic (B1000-E), 230V

Heating Element Assembly for BactiZapper Tilt (B1001), 115V

Heating Element Assembly for BactiZapper Tilt (B1001-E), 230V

Heating Element Assembly for BactiZapper XL Tilt (B1001-XL), 115V

Heating Element Assembly for BactiZapper XL Tilt (B1001-XL-E), 230V

BactiZapper™ TILT MicroSterilizer

The B1001 BactiZapper™ TILT MicroSterilizer by Benchmark Scientific is an infrared sterilizer reaching 815°C in 5–7 seconds, with a 55° adjustable tilt head. The 14 mm chamber sterilizes inoculating loops, needles, and tube mouths without open flame. Available in 120V and 230V.

BactiZapper™ Tilt, MicroSterilizer with adjustable tilt angle, 115V

BactiZapper™ Tilt, MicroSterilizer with adjustable tilt angle, 230V

BactiZapper™ Tilt XL, MicroSterilizer with adjustable tilt angle, 115V

BactiZapper™ Tilt XL, MicroSterilizer with adjustable tilt angle, 230V

Cell Counter Accessories

<h2>What Are Cell Counter Accessories?</h2>
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Cell counter accessories are the consumable reagents and replacement components that enable continued, accurate operation of automated cell counters. They fall into three categories: consumable slides (single-use counting chambers loaded fresh for each sample); staining reagents (trypan blue, AO/PI kits, or other viability dyes used to prepare the cell suspension before counting); and instrument maintenance components (calibration beads for verifying counting accuracy, replacement light sources or LED modules, optical cleaning solutions for direct-pipette instruments, and software updates). Counting slides are the dominant consumables by volume and cost, typically used at one slide per sample (two counting chambers per slide provide technical duplicates). Because counting slides are instrument-specific (not interchangeable between brands), procurement must specify the correct instrument model. Third-party slides compatible with certain instruments (Countess-type, TC20-type) are available from alternative suppliers at a lower cost per slide; confirm compatibility and counting accuracy before switching from OEM slides. The two consumables needed for every cell count are a counting slide and a staining reagent; order both in sufficient quantity for your weekly sample volume, and maintain a stock of 4 to 6 weeks of slides to avoid workflow disruptions from supply delays.
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<h2>What You Will Find</h2>
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<li>Disposable QuadSlides for accurate and consistent cell counting with QuadCount automated cell counters.</li>
<li>Standard test slides for instrument verification and performance checks.</li>
<li>Barcode scanners for streamlined sample identification and workflow management.</li>
<li>Cell counter accessories designed to support routine operation and maintenance of QuadCount automated cell counters.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>How to Choose Cell Counter Accessories</h2>
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Counting slides: OEM vs. third-party
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) counting slides are validated for accuracy on the specific instrument and are the safest choice for regulated and research-critical workflows. They typically cost 0.80 to 2.00 USD per slide. Third-party alternative slides (for Countess II-compatible, TC20-compatible, and other common platforms) are available at 0.20 to 0.60 USD per slide, a significant cost reduction in high-frequency counting labs. Before switching to third-party slides, count the same samples on both OEM and third-party slides across a range of densities (1&times;105 to 5&times;106 cells/mL) and viability levels (above 90% and 70 to 80%) to verify equivalent accuracy and viability discrimination.
Trypan blue reagent: concentration and quality
Trypan blue for cell counting is supplied as a 0.4% solution (w/v) in phosphate-buffered saline. Dilute the cell suspension 1:1 with 0.4% trypan blue immediately before counting (resulting in 0.2% trypan blue in the counted mixture). Ensure the trypan blue solution is sterile-filtered (0.2 micron) and stored at room temperature away from light; degraded or contaminated trypan blue causes inconsistent staining intensity, compromising viability discrimination. Some automated cell counters use a proprietary pre-diluted trypan blue optimized for the instrument's imaging algorithm; confirm whether the instrument requires instrument-specific trypan blue or accepts a standard 0.4% solution.
AO/PI viability kits
Acridine orange (AO) and propidium iodide (PI) reagent kits are supplied as ready-to-use or concentrate formulations. AO penetrates all nucleated cells and fluoresces green (excitation 470 to 490 nm, emission 515 to 530 nm); PI enters only cells with compromised membranes and fluoresces red (excitation 530 to 550 nm, emission 610 to 640 nm). AO/PI kits are matched to the fluorescence filter configuration of the specific cell counter; confirm that the instrument has the appropriate excitation/emission channels before specifying a kit. Store AO/PI solutions protected from light; AO is stable for 12 months at 2 to 8 degrees C.
Calibration beads
Calibration bead sets contain fluorescent microspheres at known concentrations and known fluorescence intensities, used to verify that the cell counter's counting algorithm and fluorescence channels are performing within specification. Calibration should be performed at a defined frequency (monthly or quarterly, depending on the laboratory's quality management requirements) and after any instrument relocation, service, or software update. Store calibration beads at 2 to 8 degrees C protected from light; do not freeze.
Direct-pipette instrument cleaning accessories
Cell counters with direct-pipette optical counting surfaces (no disposable slide) require cleaning with manufacturer-specified optical surface cleaning solutions between every sample to prevent carryover. Cleaning kits typically include a low-detergent optical cleaning solution, lint-free optical wipes, and a rinse solution. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning protocol exactly; using inappropriate cleaning agents on the optical surface degrades the surface coating and permanently impairs counting accuracy.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Counting slide chamber depth (most commonly 100 micrometers) determines the volume of suspension imaged per frame and affects cell density calculation. A non-standard chamber depth produces systematic counting errors; never use counting slides with unspecified or incorrectly specified chamber depths for quantitative cell density measurements. Trypan blue should not be left in contact with cells for more than 3 to 5 minutes before counting; prolonged exposure causes staining of live cells with compromised membranes from extended trypan contact, artificially reducing apparent viability. Set up the staining step immediately before counting, not in advance.
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Barcode Scanner for QuadCount™, pk of 1

E7500-BS by Accuris Instruments is the USB barcode scanner (1/pk) for the Accuris QuadCount™ Automated Cell Counter (E7500). It allows operators to scan sample tube or vial barcodes directly into QuadCount™ software, eliminating manual ID entry and reducing transcription errors in cell counting workflows. Latex-free, made in South Korea.

Homogenizer

<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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<h2>What you will find:&nbsp; </h2>
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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

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

IPD9600 by Benchmark Scientific is the BeadBlaster™ 96, a 180–1,800 rpm ball mill homogenizer for simultaneous wet homogenisation, dry grinding, and cryogrinding across 96-well microplates, microtubes, and 15/50 mL tubes. 20 storable programs, up to 99 cycles, 64 kg benchtop footprint (335 × 500 × 365 mm)

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BeadBlaster 96 Ball Mill Homogenizer, 120V US Plug

BeadBlaster 96 Ball Mill Homogenizer, 230V EU Plug

BeadBlaster™ 24 Microtube homogenizer

D2400R 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.

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BeadBlaster™ 24 Refrigerated Microtube Homogenizer, 115V

BeadBlaster™ 24 Refrigerated Microtube Homogenizer, 230V

D2400 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.