The D1036 is the BeadBug 6 — premium six-position bead-mill homogenizer at $3,058 ($3,058.00 step-up over the BeadBug 3 D1030 at $1,023). Two key differentiators: 6-position simultaneous capacity (vs BeadBug 3's 3-position) and 145 W motor power (vs BeadBug 3's 50 W — significantly higher capacity). Compatible with both 2 mL D1031/D1032/D1033 prefilled bead tubes AND 5 mL D1034 prefilled tubes (the 5 mL tubes are restricted to D1036 + D2400 BeadBlaster chasses).
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific BeadBug 6 brochure in available corpus. Confirm exact agitation amplitude, max RPM / cycle parameters, and full tube format compatibility with Benchmark Scientific technical support.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | D1036 |
| Type | BeadBug 6 — six-position bead-mill homogenizer |
| Capacity | 6 microtubes simultaneously (2× the BeadBug 3's 3-position) |
| Power | 145 W (vs 50 W in BeadBug 3 — ~3× motor capacity) |
| Voltage | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz (universal input) |
| Compatible 2 mL tubes | D1031-* silica family, D1032-* zirconium family, D1033-* steel/garnet family |
| Compatible 5 mL tubes | D1034-* family (5 mL — restricted to D1036 and D2400 BeadBlaster only) |
| Sister BeadBug 3 | D1030 ($1,023 — 3-position, 50 W) |
| Sister production-scale | D2400 BeadBlaster (premium production-scale, confirm catalog) |
| List price | $3,058 |
BeadBug 6 vs BeadBug 3 Decision
| Feature | BeadBug 6 (D1036, this product) | BeadBug 3 (D1030) |
| Capacity | 6 tubes per cycle | 3 tubes per cycle |
| Motor power | 145 W | 50 W |
| 5 mL tube compatibility | Yes (D1034 family) | No (2 mL only) |
| Throughput | 2× per cycle | 1× |
| List price | $3,058 | $1,023 |
| Premium | +$3,058.00 | — |
Pick the BeadBug 6 (D1036) when:
- Workflow is higher-throughput — 6 tubes per cycle vs 3
- 5 mL tube workflows required — D1034 family is BeadBug 6 / D2400 only
- Multi-investigator shared facility at production-scale throughput
- Higher motor power matters for tougher samples / longer cycle times
- Pharmaceutical / biotech research bench at premium homogenization tier
Stay with BeadBug 3 (D1030, $1,023) when 3-tube throughput + 2 mL-only workflows match the routine — substantial $3,058.00 saving.
Application Profile
High-throughput microbial / cell disruption — multi-tube simultaneous workflows.
5 mL tube format workflows — when sample volume exceeds 2 mL Eppendorf format.
Tougher tissue homogenization — higher motor power supports more aggressive disruption cycles.
Pharmaceutical / biotech research bench — premium homogenization procurement.
Multi-investigator shared facility — facility-scale bead-mill procurement.
Method-development workflows at production-scale throughput.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tubes can the BeadBug 6 process at once? Six microtubes simultaneously — twice the throughput of the 3-position BeadBug 3 (D1030) per cycle.
Which bead tubes is the D1036 compatible with? Both 2 mL prefilled bead tubes (D1031 silica, D1032 zirconium, and D1033 steel/garnet families) and 5 mL D1034 tubes. The 5 mL tubes are restricted to the D1036 and the D2400 BeadBlaster chassis.
How does the BeadBug 6 compare to the BeadBug 3? The BeadBug 6 offers 6 positions vs 3, a 145 W motor vs 50 W, and 5 mL tube compatibility the BeadBug 3 lacks — at $3,058 vs $1,023. Stay with the BeadBug 3 for 3-tube, 2 mL-only routines.
What voltage does the D1036 require? It has a universal-input chassis rated 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz at 145 W.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with prefilled bead tube consumables:
- 2 mL: D1031-* silica, D1032-* zirconium, D1033-* steel/garnet
- 5 mL: D1034-* family (D1036 / D2400 only)
Confirm voltage and plug type. Universal-input chassis (100-240V).
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended sample type / volume / throughput, prefilled bead tube selection, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
BeadBug bead-mill chassis hierarchy:
- D1030 BeadBug 3 ($1,023) — 3-position, 50 W, 2 mL-only
- D1036 BeadBug 6 (this product, $3,058) — 6-position, 145 W, 2 mL + 5 mL compatible
- D2400 BeadBlaster (premium production-scale, confirm catalog)
Pick the BeadBug 6 for production-scale microtube + 5 mL workflows; sister BeadBug 3 covers smaller-throughput 2 mL-only workflows; cross-family BeadBlaster covers production-scale plate format.
