The D1031-T20 is the empty bead tube for facility-loaded BeadBug 3 workflows — 1000 tubes per pack at $201 ($0.20 per tube). Tubes ship EMPTY with caps and sealing rings — facility loads beads to specification (custom bead chemistry, alternative bead manufacturers, application-specific bead blends).
Key Specifications
| SKU | D1031-T20 |
| Type | Empty bead tubes for facility loading |
| Pack quantity | 1000 tubes (bulk) |
| Per-tube cost | $0.20 |
| Tube features | Caps + sealing ring (airtight closure for cycle stability) |
| Compatible chassis | D1030 BeadBug 3 |
| Sister smaller pack | D1031-T21 (50 / pk, $50) |
| List price | $201 |
When to Pick Empty Tubes
Pick the D1031-T20 when:
- Facility uses custom bead chemistries not in the standard D1031 / D1032 catalog
- Alternative bead manufacturers preferred for specific applications
- Application-specific bead blends (e.g., mixed-size bead blends, specialty bead materials)
- Cost-optimized procurement — $0.20 per tube vs $2.72-$3.79 per prefilled tube (silica $2.72, zirconium $3.79)
- High-throughput facility with internal bead-loading workflow
Pick prefilled tubes (D1031-* / D1032-* families) for standardized workflows without custom bead loading.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with D1030 BeadBug 3 chassis + bead inventory plan for facility loading.
Confirm at quote: chassis pairing, intended bead-loading workflow, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard consumable terms.
D1031 empty tube formats:
- D1031-T20 (this product) — 1000/pk ($201, $0.20/tube) — bulk facility loading
- D1031-T21 — 50/pk ($50, $1.00/tube) — small-batch / evaluation
Pick the bulk pack for facility-scale custom-bead workflows; sister 50-pack for small-batch evaluation.