Stainless steel homogeniser beads (EMS)

The prefilled tubes are ideal for use with the BeadBug homogenisers and are compatible with most other homogenisers. The tubes are ready to use and available materials of Silica (glass), triple-pure zirconium, stainless steel, or mixed formats in 6 different sized diameters. Efficient bead homogenisation depends on several factors, particularly the size of the beads and their composition.Stainless steel beads: High density for harder samples, or for dry grinding. They are alcohol-washed and heat-treated to remove contaminants, nuclease-free.Applications:0.1mm ø - Gram positive and negative bacteria.0.5mm ø - Bacteria, fungi, spores, moulds and small yeasts1.0mm ø - Fungi, spores, algae and larger yeasts1.5mm ø - Soft tissues such as adipose and liver, small insects3mm ø - Harder tissues such as heart and lung, tumour samples6mm ø - Very hard tissues such as s...

The prefilled tubes are ideal for use with the BeadBug homogenisers and are compatible with most other homogenisers. The tubes are ready to use and available materials of Silica (glass), triple-pure zirconium, stainless steel, or mixed formats in 6 different sized diameters. Efficient bead homogenisation depends on several factors, particularly the size of the beads and their composition.

Stainless steel beads: High density for harder samples, or for dry grinding. They are alcohol-washed and heat-treated to remove contaminants, nuclease-free.

Applications:

  • 0.1mm ø - Gram positive and negative bacteria.
  • 0.5mm ø - Bacteria, fungi, spores, moulds and small yeasts
  • 1.0mm ø - Fungi, spores, algae and larger yeasts
  • 1.5mm ø - Soft tissues such as adipose and liver, small insects
  • 3mm ø - Harder tissues such as heart and lung, tumour samples
  • 6mm ø - Very hard tissues such as seeds, dry grinding, hair

Available:

EMS72620-12 2ml Tube Kit, SS (Alcohol-Washed) Beads 2.8mm ø
Updated: 07-10-2026
Code Diameter Material Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 07-10-2026
EMS72620-12 2.8mm SS (Alcohol-Washed) Pack/50 No ETA $369.00 AUD

* Availability Explanation

X weeks – the estimated lead time, based on the average time taken previously to fill orders from this particular supplier. Lead times are from when we receive your order until when we fill your order. For delivery times, please see shipping information below.

In Stock – Plenty of stock on the shelf, ready to ship.

No ETA – our supplier has advised they cannot provide an accurate ETA. Generally there is some issue with supply, and it may be more than 6 months.