Zymo Rattler™ Plating Beads, 4.5mm

Zymo Research Rattler Plating Beads are a simple, time-saving solution for plating bacteria or yeast. These sterile glass beads are used to help distribute cell suspensions evenly across the surface of solid agar plates. After pouring the beads onto the plate with the liquid cell suspension, the plates are stacked and shaken in a side-to-side motion. This helps in rapidly spreading cells across multiple plates, saving researchers time compared to traditional plating methods. The beads can be easily removed after use by inverting the plates and pouring them off the lids, making the process efficient and clean.

Key Features & Benefits:

1. Efficient Plating:
   • The glass beads facilitate the even distribution of cells over the agar surface, helping to achieve uniform growth and optimal results.
2. Saves Time and Effort:
   • By allowing multiple plates to be processed simultaneously, the Rattler Plating Beads significantly reduce the time and effort required for plating bacteria or yeast, especially in high-throughput environments.
3. Reusable:
   • These glass beads are autoclavable and can be reused after proper cleaning and washing, making them a cost-effective solution for large-scale plating.
4. Sterile and Non-Sterile Options:
   • The beads are available in both sterile format (in polycarbonate bottles) and bulk, non-sterile format (in a 25 kg bag), offering flexibility depending on your laboratory's needs.
5. Simple to Use:
   • The beads are easy to pour, shake, and remove, ensuring minimal handling and a streamlined workflow for plating applications.
6. High-Quality Material:
   • The solid glass beads are durable and provide efficient cell distribution while being compatible with autoclaving and easy cleaning after each use.

Applications:

• Bacterial Plating: Ideal for plating bacterial cultures on solid agar medium, ensuring even growth for subsequent analysis.
• Yeast Plating: Also suitable for yeast plating in microbiological and biochemical research.
• High-Throughput Processing: Useful in large-scale cloning or screening experiments where multiple plates need to be processed efficiently.
• Cell Culture: Helpful in laboratories focusing on cell culture techniques where uniform distribution is essential.

Technical Specifications:

Storage:

• Store at room temperature. Ensure that the beads are kept dry and clean to maintain their effectiveness.

Zymo Research Rattler Plating Beads provide an efficient and convenient method for plating bacteria or yeast with minimal effort. Their reusability, sterile packaging options, and compatibility with high-throughput applications make them an essential tool for microbiological laboratories. Whether for routine cloning, screening experiments, or large-scale sample processing, the Rattler Plating Beads help streamline your workflow while saving valuable time.