The D1033-28 is the NEW D1033 Stainless Steel bead family anchor — 2.8 mm stainless steel beads, acid-washed, 50 tubes per pack at $189. Stainless steel offers high density similar to zirconium but with different chemistry / inertness profile — useful for workflows where zirconium / silica chemistry interferes with downstream analysis.
Key Specifications
| SKU | D1033-28 |
| Bead material | Stainless steel (high-density, acid-washed) |
| Bead size | 2.8 mm |
| Pack quantity | 50 prefilled 2.0 mL tubes |
| List price | $189 |
| Compatible chassis | D1030 BeadBug 3, D1036 BeadBug 6 |
| Sister D1033 family | D1033-30G (garnet shards + 6 mm zirconium, $189), D1033-RF-28 (reinforced + 2.8 mm steel, $189) |
When to Pick Stainless Steel
Pick the D1033-28 when:
- Sample chemistry interferes with zirconium / silica beads — stainless steel offers different inertness
- Mid-aggressive disruption workflows — 2.8 mm stainless provides substantial kinetic energy
- Acid-washed purity matters for downstream analysis
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with D1030 BeadBug 3 or D1036 BeadBug 6 chassis.
Confirm at quote: chassis pairing, intended sample chemistry compatibility, and lead time.
D1033 stainless steel bead family — alternative bead chemistry to D1031 silica / D1032 zirconium.