VWR® Reinforced Tubes Homogenising mix pre-filled with beads

The VWR® Reinforced Tubes Homogenizing Mix is a ready-to-use, high-performance sample preparation solution, designed for efficient mechanical disruption, lysis, and homogenization of a wide range of biological, environmental, and industrial samples.

Each tube is pre-filled with homogenization beads to ensure consistent, high-yield sample processing, making them ideal for DNA/RNA extraction, protein analysis, microbiology, and forensic applications. The tubes come in various sizes (0.5 mL to 50 mL) with different bead types, tailored for specific sample types such as soft tissues, hard tissues, plant materials, bacteria, fungi, and environmental samples.

Key Features & Benefits

1. Ready-to-Use Pre-Filled Homogenization Tubes

• Eliminates manual bead preparation, reducing contamination risk.
• Available in multiple sizes (0.5 mL – 50 mL) and bead types for versatile applications.
• Compatible with high-speed bead mill homogenizers.

2. High-Impact Beads for Effective Sample Disruption

• 2.8 mm ceramic beads – For hard tissues (heart, muscle, skin, plant material).
• 1.4 mm ceramic beads – For soft tissues (brain, liver, kidney, spleen, soft plant material).
• 0.1 mm ceramic beads – For bacteria, yeast, fungi, algae, spores, wastewater.
• 0.7 mm garnet beads – For clay, feces, sludge.

3. DNase- & RNase-Free for Molecular Biology Applications

• Pre-sterilized and certified DNase- and RNase-free (select models).
• Prevents RNA and DNA degradation, ensuring high-purity nucleic acid extraction.
• Ideal for qPCR, sequencing, and microbiology studies.

4. Secure Tube Design for High-Speed Processing

• Reinforced screw cap tubes – Prevent leakage and withstand high-energy bead beating.
• Snap cap tubes – Easy handling for quick sample preparation.
• Compatible with high-speed homogenizers for efficient sample processing.

Specifications

Applications

1. Molecular Biology & Genomics

• DNA & RNA extraction from soft and hard tissue samples.
• Homogenization of bacteria, fungi, algae, and environmental samples.
• Sample preparation for PCR, qPCR, and sequencing workflows.

2. Forensic & Clinical Research

• Bone and hair grinding for forensic DNA analysis.
• Tissue processing for histopathology and forensic toxicology.

3. Environmental & Agricultural Science

• Soil and sediment sample homogenization.
• Pathogen detection in water and wastewater samples.

4. Industrial & Food Science Applications

• Food microbiology and contamination testing.
• Plant tissue homogenization for metabolomics research.

Storage & Handling

• Store in a dry, temperature-controlled environment.
• Use with sterile tubes to prevent cross-contamination.
• Replace bead tubes after single use for optimal sample integrity.

Ordering Information

The VWR® Reinforced Tubes Homogenizing Mix Pre-Filled with Beads is a ready-to-use sample preparation solution, designed for high-impact mechanical disruption of biological, forensic, environmental, and industrial samples. With multiple tube sizes and bead types, these tubes provide efficient sample lysis, nucleic acid extraction, and protein analysis with high reproducibility and contamination-free processing.