Microplates

Samples can be homogenized to recover nucleic acids, proteins and metabolites in 96 well plates. Two deep well plates can be processed at one time for a total sample capacity of 192. Benchmark offers plates prefilled with one 4mm stainless steel ball in each well as well as empty 2ml deep well plates, EVA mat caps and additional sizes of stainless steel balls. Ball droppers (2.8, 4 and 5mm sizes) make filling plates easy. Homogenization in microplates requires the microplate adapter.

Grinding Jars and Balls

Different materials have different grinding requirements. Very hard samples require a jar and grinding balls that are just as hard or harder for effective sample preparation. Some samples are easily contaminated and require metal-free or inert grinding materials. Benchmark offers a variety of jars and balls to meet these differing needs. All of the jars feature threaded closures for leakproof performance with both solids and liquids.

Stainless Steel Jars

Stainless steel is a very hard material, and when combined with the stainless steel balls, provides for grinding of hard samples such as minerals, ores, polymers and circuit boards. Cryogrinding and also be performed with stainless steel jars and balls. These jars are available in 25ml and 50ml volumes with 10mm and 25mm grinding balls.