VWR® Reinforced tubes pre-filled with 2.4 mm metal beads

The VWR® Reinforced Tubes Pre-Filled with 2.4 mm Metal Beads are designed for high-impact mechanical disruption, dry grinding, and sample homogenization of dense biological materials, including hair, bone, seeds, and tough tissues. These pre-loaded tubes eliminate preparation time, ensuring consistent, high-efficiency sample processing for DNA, RNA, and protein extraction in molecular biology, forensic science, and environmental research.

Available in snap cap, reinforced screw cap, and standard screw cap formats, these high-quality homogenization tubes are DNase- and RNase-free, making them ideal for nucleic acid extraction, forensic investigations, and industrial sample processing.

Key Features & Benefits

1. Pre-Filled Tubes for High-Efficiency Sample Processing

• Pre-loaded with 2.4 mm metal beads, ensuring uniform and effective sample homogenization.
• No need for manual bead filling, reducing contamination risks.
• Available in snap cap and screw cap formats for various sample preparation needs.

2. High-Impact Mechanical Disruption of Tough Samples

• Designed for dry grinding of dense biological materials, including:
  • Hair & Bone – Forensic and DNA analysis.
  • Seeds & Roots – Botanical and environmental research.
  • Tough Tissues – Animal and plant tissue homogenization.

3. Certified DNase- & RNase-Free (Select Models)

• Pre-sterilized and nuclease-free models (1.5 mL & 2 mL) prevent RNA/DNA degradation.
• Ensures high-purity sample extraction for PCR, sequencing, and molecular diagnostics.

4. Multiple Tube Sizes for Different Sample Volumes

• Available in 1.5 mL, 2 mL, 7 mL, and 30 mL capacities.
• Reinforced screw cap tubes provide enhanced durability for high-speed bead milling.
• Designed for compatibility with standard bead mill homogenizers.

Specifications

Applications

1. Molecular Biology & Genomics

• DNA & RNA extraction from tough biological samples.
• Sample homogenization for PCR, qPCR, and sequencing workflows.

2. Forensic & Clinical Research

• Forensic DNA analysis from hair and bone samples.
• Tissue processing for histological studies.

3. Environmental & Agricultural Science

• Seed and root grinding for botanical research.
• Microbial analysis in soil and environmental samples.

4. Industrial & Food Science Applications

• Homogenization of food products and agricultural samples.
• Quality control testing for industrial materials.

Storage & Handling

• Store in a dry, temperature-controlled environment.
• Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to maintain sample integrity.
• Use with appropriate homogenization systems for best results.

Ordering Information

The VWR® Reinforced Tubes Pre-Filled with 2.4 mm Metal Beads are a ready-to-use solution for efficient dry grinding and mechanical sample disruption. Available in multiple sizes and cap styles, these tubes ensure high-yield sample extraction for molecular biology, forensic science, environmental research, and industrial applications.