Bead Mill Homogenizer

One way to homogenize materials is with a bead mill homogenizer. Bead mill homogenizers are mechanical homogoenizers that agitate beads at high speeds to break up material. They are ideal for extracting DNA, RNA, proteins, and small molecules from plant and animal tissue. Use of disposable grinding media and vials instead of a probe help minimize the chance of contamination. When purchasing a bead mill homogenizer, it is important to think about the amount of sample that will need processing, the cost of purchasing new disposable components, and if additional components such as a cooling unit will be necessary.