Stainless Steel Tubes are ideal for grinding, lysis, and homogenization of the most resistant samples.

• Dry grinding very tough or hard samples where heat generated can damage plastic tubes
• Cryogenic dry grinding where severe cold temps (dry ice or LN2) can damage plastic tubes
• Milling or grinding non-biological samples where plastic contamination is a concern
• Sample processing with solvents or chemicals that are incompatible with plastics

Constructed from 308 stainless steel, these tubes and grinding matrix are tough enough to stand up to the most demanding mechanical punishment that can cause traditional thermoplastic tubes to crack

The stainless steel threaded cap provides a leak-proof closure without the energy-robbing alternatives like plastic flange screw caps or rubber stoppers. A Teflon O-ring prevents leakage, and can be cleaned with detergent and/or autoclaving, or replaced entirely between samples. Machined knurls on the cap provide a firm grip for easy opening and closing.

Research Areas and Sample Types:
Environmental and agriculture-tough seeds such as dried corn, soybeans, wheat, tomato and chile; as well as wood, bark, roots, animal claws, and hooves
Forensics analysis of bone, teeth, hair, fingernails, and non-biological substrates
Cancer and disease-tough tissues, bone, cartilage, and skin
Industrial applications: Non-biologicals, rocks and minerals, plastics and composites, printed circuit boards, wood and building materials

Machined from premium grade billet to deliver superior strength over less expensive production methods such as deep-drawn aluminum tubes. An oblique angle, conical bottom provides a better impact surface than the rounded bottoms of deep-drawn tubes.

Stored at room temperature.