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BeadBug™ 6

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Description

BeadBug™ 6Overview The BeadBug 6 joins the large capacity BeadBlaster 24 and personal sized BeadBug as the newest member of the Benchmark homogenizer line. Like the other members of the Benchmark Microtube Homogenizer family, the BeadBug 6 utilizes a three dimensional shaking motion to disrupt samples. This motion, when combined with beads of the appropriate size and material, causes high velocity impacts with the sample and is an extremely fast and efficient

Overview

The BeadBug™ 6 joins the large capacity BeadBlaster™ 24 and personal sized BeadBug™ as the newest member of the Benchmark homogenizer line.

Like the other members of the Benchmark Microtube Homogenizer family, the BeadBug 6 utilizes a three dimensional shaking motion to disrupt samples. This motion, when combined with beads of the appropriate size and material, causes high velocity impacts with the sample and is an extremely fast and efficient method for releasing cellular contents, including nucleic acids and proteins.

Many different sample types, from cells in culture to organ tissues and bone can be homogenized in the BeadBug 6, most within 45 seconds. Programming the unit is very simple - just set the speed, time, number of cycles and pause between cycles, then press start. For convenience, the last programmed parameters remain in memory for repeated runs.

Sealed tubes prevent cross contamination in the BeadBug 6. Samples are simply loaded into the tubes along with the beads and placed in the unit for processing. After homogenization, tubes are spun briefly in a centrifuge, and the lysate removed with a pipette.

Designed to fit the needs of medium throughput laboratories, the BeadBug 6 can simultaneously process up to six samples in 2.0ml tubes. With optional adapters, the unit will also accept two 5.0ml tubes. A full range of bead materials and sizes are available in both prefilled tubes and in bulk to meet all your sample processing needs.

Features:

  • Fast, efficient bead homogenization
  • Process up to 6 samples simultaneously
  • For all sample types, from soft tissue to bone
  • Accepts 2.0ml or 5.0ml tubes (use of 5.0 ml tubes requires optional 5 ml tube adapter)
  • Full range of bead materials and sizes are available

Optional Accessories Available:

  • 5ml adapters for BeadBug 6, set of 2
  • Tube Kits, prefilled with screw cap, 50 tubes/pack 
    • Triple-Pure Zirconium, Ø 0.1mm, 2ml
    • Triple-Pure Zirconium, Ø 0.5mm, 2ml
    • Triple-Pure Zirconium, Ø 1.0mm, 2ml
    • Triple-Pure Zirconium, Ø 1.5mm, 2ml
    • Triple-Pure Zirconium, Ø 3.0mm, 2ml
    • Stainless steel, Ø 2.8mm, 2ml
    • Ceria based Zirconium, Ø 6.0mm, 2ml
    • Mixed format for soil, 2ml
    • Stainless Steel, Ø 2.8mm, 5ml** (requires the use of 5ml adapters)
  • Empty tubes
    • 2.0ml tubes, pk of 1000
  • More available at the accessories link

​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 if you don't know what size of beads will work best for you.

Key Attributes 
Homogenizer Type Bead Mill
Sample Throughput 6 samples
Sample Volume (min) 10 µl
Sample Volume (max) 3 mL
Usage / Placement Benchtop
Cooling No
Warranty 2 years
Noise Level <65 db
Weight 20 lb
Width 8.6"
Depth 14"
Height 8"
Manufacturer Specifications
Speed Range:

4.0 to 7.0 m/s (0.05 m/s increments)

Capacity:

6 x 2.0ml or 2 x 5.0ml*
* 5.0ml capacity requires optional adapters

Cycle Time:

1 to 90 sec. (up to 90 sec.)

Pause between cycles::

0 to 90 sec. (1 sec. increments)

Max, cycles per program::

10

Program Memorys::

up to 50

Noise Level::

<65 db

Dimensions:

8.6 x 14 x 8 in.

22 x 35.5 x 20.5 cm

Weight:

20 lbs /9kg
Warranty:

Two Years

Electrical:

100 to 240V, 50-60Hz
FAQ

Can I use normal 2 ml screw-cap tubes in the BeadBug 6?

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.

 

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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Obi (MNKOGaming)
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 4
Fun moving pet toy, but definitely better for dogs
I don’t have a dog, but I do have a cat that loves chasing and batting around balls. I hoped this moving ball would keep her occupied while my girlfriend and I were working, but unfortunately, she wasn’t especially interested. She chased it briefly and touched it a few times, but this is clearly designed more for dogs than cats. The ball itself works as advertised. It moves unpredictably, vibrates, and has different modes designed to restart when a pet interacts with it. The outer sleeve feels durable, and for under $14, the overall construction is better than I expected. My biggest complaint is the charging process. You have to remove the internal ball from the protective cover, unscrew it, deal with the lubricant inside, and then access the charging port. It works, but I wish there were an exterior charging connection that didn’t require taking the toy apart. My cat’s lack of interest isn’t really the product’s fault, so I’m only deducting one star for the awkward charging design. For a dog that loves balls, chasing, or fetch, this could be a fun and inexpensive way to provide extra activity and stimulation.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026
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Victoria R.
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 1
Unfortunately another toy...
That doesn't stand up to the kind of dogs that need an interactive toy the most. Dog toy companies are missing the mark. Dogs that need the most entertainment are like our rescue boy in the video. Super smart, active, super chewers. They are the dogs that are abandoned, abused, and put to sleep the most. Why because they can destroy anything when board. The video and pictures say it all. I truly wish I could give less than a star. Value for the money 🤣😮‍💨😢
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2026
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stevie
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 2
My dogs loved it, but it doesn't hold up.
My dogs absolutely love this ball! The moment I took it out of the package, they were already trying to play with it. The vibration is strong, and on hardwood floors it moves around fairly well. It keeps the dogs interested and does a good job of rolling around. The blue outer ring is made of a mildly tacky, hard rubber. Within about 30 seconds of rolling around, it had already picked up pet hair and lint from the floor. That said, the rubber feels fairly durable. I have some heavy chewers, so I'll update my review later to let everyone know how well it holds up over time. The charging process is a little unusual and somewhat concerning. To charge the ball, you have to remove it from the rubber shell, unscrew it, and pull out the motor assembly. While doing this, I got some kind of grease on my hand, so I would recommend being careful not to fully remove the motor when charging. It does use a USB-C charging port, and a small charging cable is included. Overall, my dogs are having a great time with it so far. I'll update this review if anything changes or if the ball doesn't hold up long-term. UPDATE: It is 2 days later, the rubber net around the ball has lost a lot of it's rigidity and no longer holds the inner ball in place. My dogs are able to easily remove the inner ball, which is hard and small enough for them to swallow. This toy has been taken away as much as they have loved it, as it's now a choking hazard. As a result, my rating has gone from 4 stars to 2.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026
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M. Knight
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Highly Entertaining Toy That Keeps Dogs Thrilled, But Smart Pups Can Disassemble It
This interactive ball is an absolute hit with my dogs, and watching them play with it has been incredibly entertaining. Right out of the box, the internal mechanism charged up very fast, so we were able to start a play session almost immediately. It blinks blue when charging and solid green when charged. The unpredictable moving and bouncing motions caught my dogs' attention right away, and they love chasing it around the room. My only critique is that it didn't take them very long to figure out how to pop the inner motorized ball completely out of the outer cage. Luckily, the materials are genuinely durable; even though they separated the pieces, they haven't destroyed or damaged either part yet. It's great fun to watch, but you'll definitely want to keep an eye on smart pups who figure out how to open it up.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026
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Darin
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Really cool cat toy for even the most picky cat!
Color: A1-Red, Color: A1-Red
I love it, wow. Our cat is picky with toys, but even he was intrigued by it. It really kept his attention, which is hard to do. It comes with three modes: fast, slow, and interactive. The only thing is that hair can get all trapped up in it because it's a wheel, so keep your house clean I guess lol. The tail also came off once, so you gotta snuggly get it on up there. Really cool cat toy though, I'm happy I got it lol
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2026

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