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BeadBug™

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Description

BeadBug™Overview The BeadBug is a high energy benchtop homogenizer which homogenizes up to 3 samples simultaneously (often within 45 seconds) inside disposable 2ml screw cap microtubes. The optimized mixing motion causes rapid cell disruption through constant high velocity impact from the hardened micro beads chosen specifically for your sample type. The BeadBug has a footprint of just 7" x 8", giving it a small footprint to match its low price. Developed for

Overview

The BeadBug™ is a high energy benchtop homogenizer which homogenizes up to 3 samples simultaneously (often within 45 seconds) inside disposable 2ml screw cap microtubes. The optimized mixing motion causes rapid cell disruption through constant high velocity impact from the hardened micro-beads chosen specifically for your sample type.

The BeadBug has a footprint of just 7" x 8", giving it a small footprint to match its low price.  Developed for samples too tough to be homogenized in a common lab vortexer, the BeadBug provides a convenient and economical alternative for low-throughput or medium-throughput laboratories.

The optional "Triple Pure" Zirconium Bead Starter Kit contains 10 preps of each size of zirconium beads (0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 3.0mm).  These "Triple Pure" beads are acid washed, heat treated, and nuclease free.  The starter kit provides a simple, inexpensive way to optimize your homogenization.

Key Attributes
Homogenizer Type Bead Mill
Sample Throughput 3 samples
Sample Volume (min) 10µl
Sample Volume (max) 1.5ml
Usage / Placement Benchtop
Cooling No
Warranty 2 years
Noise Level
Weight 5 lb
Width 6.9"
Depth 8.3"
Height 5.3"
Manufacturer Specifications
Speed Range 2700 to 4000 rpm
Capacity 3 x 2.0 ml tubes
Timer 3 seconds to 3 minutes
Dimensions 6.9 x 8.3 x 5.3 in. (17 x 21 x 13.5 cm)
Weight 5 lbs (2.2 kg)
Warranty Two Years
FAQ

Can I use normal 2 ml screw-cap tubes in the BeadBug?

As the tubes for the BeadBug are a standard size, you may use any 2 ml, polypropylene, non-skirted, screw-cap tubes with o-ringed caps.

 

How powerful is the BeadBug? Can it process very hard / tough samples?

The BeadBug is suitable for relatively soft samples as well as smaller samples of moderate toughness. For instance, most organ tissues will readily homogenize in the BeadBug, as well most cell cultures. Bone grinding is generally not possible. Highly cartilaginous samples may be difficult to homogenize, especially if they are large. Large pieces (> 100 mg) of very tough muscle tissue, such as cardiac tissue, may be difficult to homogenize.

Thin skin samples, or other thin samples of cartilaginous tissue, are usually possible when using the bead kit containing garnet shards and a zirconium satellite, especially if those samples are relatively small.

 

Is there any difference in power between the BeadBug, BeadBug 6, and BeadBlaster 24? 

Not a lot. The BeadBug 6 and BeadBlaster are about 10% more powerful than the original BeadBug.

The stroke of the BeadBug, BeadBug 6, and BeadBlaster 24 are the same. The BeadBug 6 and BeadBlaster 24 have the same absolute speed range - 4.0 m/s to 7.0 m/s. The speed of the original BeadBug has a slightly narrower range. In RPM (which is what the speed of the BeadBug is given in), the range is 2700 to 4000 RPM. In the BeadBug 6 and BeadBlaster 24, the speed range is 2400 to 4350 RPM.

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patricia
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 3
the height is only 16"
Size: coffee table leg
The height is only 16". From the description it appears to be 24" wide and 24" high.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026
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CMC20
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 4
Good DIY Pipe Legs but Powder Coat Quality Lacks
Size: side table leg, Size: side table leg
These industrial style pipe legs make building a DIY end table easy and the kit saves a trip to the hardware store. The fittings go together normally and assembly is simple. Comes individually wrapped. My main issue is the powder coating looks and feels cheap and rubs off easily. The pipes already had marks from touching each other from unboxing. If you do not mind some wear on the finish over time this is a decent purchase. The metal at the hardware store will be thicker and more durable but will cost more. I’d recommend based on ease of having a kit and it being delivered saving me a trip.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2025
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Mark Weinberg
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Stable, attractive, and easy to turn into a table with your choice of top
Size: side table leg
The X-shape of the table legs - constructed with solid metal flanges, T-joints, X-joints and 1-inch diameter pipes - provides a strong and sturdy base for a wood top. The legs have adjustable feet pads to prevent scratches and ensure stability. Assembly of the legs is relatively simple (the instructions are clear) but you will need your own tools to attach a top. The industrial design is especially well suited to rec room or finished basement use. I am adding a 28" diameter raw edge slab of wood from a recently felled tree as the top and it is very attractive. (Photo unavailable because after I made certain it would work I sent the slab out for drying and finishing.) If you want a custom table and have a particular piece of wood you want to use, these legs are an excellent choice.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026
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Grammar Guru
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Very nice kit: Beware it is NOT heavy duty plumbing pipe though!
Size: side table leg
I want to give this kit a high rating, but I need to address the "truth in advertising" bit since there may be an important disconnect between what you think you are getting and what actually comes in the box. Black plumbing used for shelving or table legs is part of an important niche in interior design. I like the industrial loft look myself and have a variety of glass, steel, and masonry elements in my home. This kit fits that look and provides plenty of "strength" for most domestic uses, like shelves or coffee tables. But they are NOT "industrial pipe" or "maximum durability pipe." Note the phrase "cast iron finish feet," which together with the other claims might lead you to think these are cast plumbing fittings. They are NOT! The feet and flanges feel like electrical conduit fittings, and the pipe sections are likely aluminum. They might be electrical or they might be multi-use, lightweight pipe. While all this might lead you to think that you're getting a truly retro, heavy-duty pipe kit made of black plumbing pipe, you are not. But, does it matter? Depends. I find the lighter pipe's smooth finish a nice "tone-down" from the rough plumbing look. All together, this kit provides plenty of strength for most furniture and the rustic pipe look, but with a nicer, lighter finish. To me that is a plus--this is a very nice kit and costs less that if you'd pieced it together from real plumbing parts (I priced it out to compare), and looks retro but cleaner. I knew what to expect because while I got this kit free on Vine, I had purchased a nearly identical kit from another seller last year. So, I'm giving it 5 stars for what it actually is and for the price, JUST BE AWARE THE NARRATIVE IS MISLEADING. Which is unfortunate because just like some people might want the heavier pipe, I'm betting more would be attracted to the look with a cleaner, lighter feel.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025
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blt64
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
nice sturdy frame
We had a piece of actual wood lane from a bowling alley that i wanted a table made out of. Which made it weigh about 400 pounds, guessing. Our biggest worry about this is the frame holding it up with grandkids around!!! And being able to move it to sit behind it or clean around it when needed. This was what we decided on. Tim said it was super easy to put it together. The height was just a tad taller than our chairs, but there are pieces that can be taken out to accommodate this. When i told my husband it had wheels on it and definitely would aid moving it around. He said oh yeah, that's going to work real well with the weight of this table. And trust me it was said very sarcastically. So, that these worked as well as they have, really impressed him. We have friends that we gave a piece of lane to so they could make a bar in their kitchen out of it. He bought some pipe in town and he paid a heck of a lot more money out than we wanted to put out. So, we were extremely happy to find this. It is sturdy, great value and we are all very happy with it and it looks great! I highly recommend it. I think no matter what you are going to use it for, it is going to fit into any decor.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2025

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