VWR® 2.4 mm stainless steel beads, bulk packaged, Certified DNase- and RNase-free

The VWR® 2.4 mm Stainless Steel Beads are high-density, precision-engineered homogenization beads, designed for dry grinding and mechanical disruption of dense biological materials. These bulk-packaged beads are certified DNase- and RNase-free, ensuring contamination-free processing of samples in molecular biology, forensic analysis, and environmental research.

With a weight of 500 g per package, these beads provide efficient, high-impact grinding for tough samples such as hair, bone, seeds, and roots, making them ideal for DNA/RNA extraction, protein analysis, and small molecule isolation.

Key Features & Benefits

1. High-Impact Stainless Steel Beads for Tough Sample Disruption

• Precision-crafted 2.4 mm stainless steel beads ensure high-force impact for breaking down dense, hard samples.
• Optimized for dry grinding, enabling efficient mechanical cell lysis.
• Superior durability and reusability, unlike single-use beads.

2. Certified DNase- & RNase-Free for Nucleic Acid Integrity

• Pre-sterilized and nuclease-free, preventing DNA and RNA degradation.
• Ideal for forensic and molecular biology applications, ensuring high-purity sample extraction.
• Minimizes cross-contamination in sensitive assays.

3. Designed for a Wide Range of Tough Sample Types

• Effective for disrupting hard-to-break samples, including:
  • Hair & Bone – For forensic and DNA extraction applications.
  • Seeds & Roots – For botanical and environmental studies.
  • Dense Biological Material – For tissue homogenization and protein analysis.

4. Bulk Packaging for High-Throughput Workflows

• 500 g bulk package for cost-effective lab operations.
• Compatible with multiple bead mill homogenizers and automated sample preparation systems.
• Suitable for high-throughput DNA, RNA, and protein extractions.

Specifications

Applications

1. Molecular Biology & Genomics

• DNA & RNA extraction from tough samples (hair, bone, seeds, roots).
• Sample homogenization for PCR, sequencing, and forensic analysis.

2. Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Research

• Efficient sample processing for protein analysis and enzyme studies.
• Preparation of plant and microbial samples for metabolomics research.

3. Environmental & Agricultural Science

• Grinding of plant and seed samples for botanical research.
• Soil and root sample processing for environmental DNA (eDNA) extraction.

4. Forensic & Clinical Research

• Sample disruption for forensic DNA analysis and bone fragment testing.
• Preparation of hair and bone samples for toxicology studies.

Storage & Handling

• Store in a clean, dry environment to maintain sterility.
• Autoclavable for reuse and easy sterilization between uses.
• Use with sterile tubes to prevent sample contamination.

Ordering Information

The VWR® 2.4 mm Stainless Steel Beads are high-impact homogenization beads, designed for efficient mechanical disruption of dense biological materials such as hair, bone, seeds, and roots. Certified DNase- and RNase-free, these beads are ideal for nucleic acid extraction, forensic analysis, and environmental research.