Mini-BeadBeater 16 ULTRA

The Mini-Beadbeater-16 is a high-performance bead mill homogenizer with enhanced safety, quieter operation, and modern design.
 
The Mini-BeadBeater-16 ULTRA is designed for rapid, reliable disruption of microbial cells and plant or animal tissues. Built on the proven Mini-BeadBeater platform, the ULTRA delivers powerful homogenization with exceptional noise reduction, simplified sample mounting, and enhanced operator safety—all in a compact bench top footprint.
 
The Mini-BeadBeater-16 ULTRA disrupts samples by violently agitating 4 to 16 screw-cap microvials containing ceramic or steel beads and extraction buffer. Even the toughest samples—such as bacterial spores or fibrous tissue—are completely homogenized in 2–3 minutes using as little as 0.1–1.0 mL of buffer.
 
In addition to wet homogenization, the Mini-BeadBeater-16 ULTRA can be used for dry grinding of friable materials or hard-frozen samples, making it a versatile tool for molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and environmental research laboratories.
 
Available in Multiple Colours:
Available in Red, Blue, and Black, the Mini-BeadBeater-16 ULTRA lets you match your equipment to your lab’s style, workflow, or organizational needs. Color options make it easy to visually differentiate instruments between workstations, users, or applications—without compromising performance.
 
Typical Applications:
DNA, RNA, and protein extraction
Microbial cell lysis (bacteria, yeast, fungi)
Plant tissue homogenization
Animal tissue disruption
Environmental and soil sample processing
Dry grinding of frozen or brittle samples
Able to process up to 16 x 2 mL sample tubes.
 
Operation Highlights:
Load vials in a symmetrical pattern (4 or more)
Secure the retaining cap using the supplied torque key
Set run time (typically 2–3 minutes)
Press Start and let the Mini-BeadBeater-16 ULTRA do the work
 
FEATURES
Proven Performance You Can Trust
High-energy shaking at 3450 rpm
Consistent, reproducible cell disruption
Effective for bacteria, yeast, fungi, plant, and animal tissues
Up to 25× Quieter Operation than previous model (82 vs 68 dB)
 
Improved mechanical design significantly reduces operating noise
Typical sound level: 68 dB
Simplified, Secure Sample Mounting
Precision-machined vial carrier
Torque-key–secured retaining cap ensures proper loading every run
Symmetrical vial loading protects samples and hardware
 
Enhanced Safety
Safety interlock immediately stops motion if the access door is opened
Polycarbonate safety door with positive latch
 
Modern Design with Clear Visibility
Clean, contemporary enclosure
Color choices. Available in Red, Blue, or Black
Clear access door allows visual confirmation of proper loading
 
Cost-Effective, Compact Solution
Benchtop-friendly footprint
Minimal consumables
No scheduled maintenance required
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
Capacity: 1 to 16 × 2.0 mL screw-cap microvials
Controls: Programmable digital controller (1 second to 5 minutes)
Speed: 3450 rpm
Stroke Length: 0.875 in (22.2 mm)
Power: 115 V, 50/60 Hz, 7.4 A or 230 V, 50/60 Hz, 3.7 A
Sound Level: 68 dB
Dimensions (L × W × H): 23 × 11 × 13 in (59 × 28 × 33 cm)
Weight: 53 lbs (24 kg)