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Disposable and reusable crushing systems

Disposable and reusable crushing systems
IKA has a long history of manufacturing batch mills and dispersers for a wide range of applications.
For applications where cross-contamination between batches is a risk to analysis results or leads
to a pains­taking cleaning process, IKA’s disposable systems offer unique designs and patented
technologies for contamination-free results with minimal operator effort.
As IKA is committed to a sustainable future, all disposable chambers and tubes are made fromrecyclable materials: e.g. polypropylene, polyethylene. In addition, there are also reusable and thus
autoclavable and dishwasher safe options available. Depending on the application requirements,
users can decide whether they need to strictly avoid cross-contamination and therefore dispose of
the vessel after use, or go for the reusable option to make laboratory processes more sustainable.

More than just a single-use
product
When it comes to avoiding the risk of cross-contamination, there
is no better option than using consumables. But IKA's disposable
products can do even more. After the grinding process, they
provide a clean and efficient way to dispose of the sample oreven use it as a storage chamber long after the test has been
performed. For laboratories working with applications where
sterility is important, there is the option of sterile-packaged
versions of the tubes. Furthermore, reusable tubes are available
that can be cleaned in the dishwasher and autoclaved.

Personalized application support
In the IKA Application Center you can test each device yourself.
Our experts analyze your processes and work with you to findout how your application can be optimized.

4/// Tube Mill control & Tube Mill
100 control

Worldwide service
To opt for IKA devices is also to opt for the excellent IKA service
in your region. Our team is available worldwide for your service
and application needs. Availability of spare parts is guaranteedfor 10 years.

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Do you have any questions?
Our service team is at your disposal:

2400 8000 4524357 (00 8000 IKAHELP)/// ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive& Tube Drive P control/// MultiDrive basic & control

32
2+1 years
warranty** 2+1 years after registering at
www.ika.com/register,
wearing parts and glassware excluded.

/// Disposable Dispersing Elements

4 | Tube Mill control | Tube Mill 100 control

Tube Mill control | Tube Mill 100 control | 5

Tube Mill control &Tube Mill 100 control

Features
Available intwo sizes

Interval grinding/// The world´s first disposable grinding system

With this batch mill, you can set individual grinding intervals
depending on the sample.

YOUR BENEFITS› Thanks to individual grinding intervals, even light andoily samples can be comminuted more uniformly.

Tube Mill control
Ident No.: 0004180000

Tube Mill 100 control
Ident No.: 0020007144

USB interface
The Tube Mill control and Tube Mill 100 control have an
USB interface for exporting all selected parameters.

The Tube Mill control is the first batch mill with the possibility to use
disposable grinding chambers. It can grind a variety of soft, fibrous,
hard and brittle samples in a short time without cross-contamination.
IKA's patented universal mill works quickly, safely and delivers perfect,
reproducible grinding results for your analyses. Sample preparation canbe this simple and efficient.

YOUR BENEFITS› Perfect control and documentation through data export.

Magnetic safety hood
The grinding operation works only when the safety hoodis closed. This closes magnetically and thus keeps reliably
tight.

YOUR BENEFITS› Safe operation and more occupational safety

6 | D isposable and Reusables

Disposables and Reusables | 7

Grinding chambers/// Disposable and reusable

Reusable grinding chambers

With the Tube Mill and its associated grinding chambers, IKA offers alaboratory batch mill for benchtop operation that can be used for eventhe smallest sample sizes. In addition to the classic stainless steel beater,
IKA also supplies titanium blades as well as curved stainless steel blades especially suited for mixing fine powders.

COMPATIBILITY

Disposable grinding chambers

CHAMBERPIECES /PACKIDENT. NO.

USEABLEVOLUME (ML)

BEATER MATERIAL

MMT 40.1

10020003165

40

Stainless steel (AISI 301)

MMT 100.1

10020016315

100

Stainless steel (AISI 301)

Tube Mill control

Tube Mill 100 control

X

X
X

COMPATIBILITYCHAMBERPIECES /PACKIDENT. NO.

USEABLEVOLUME (ML)

BEATER MATERIAL

MT 40.10100004425000

40

Stainless steel (AISI 301)

XX

MT 40.100

1000020001173

40

Stainless steel (AISI 301)

XX

MT 100.10100020008386

100

Stainless steel (AISI 301)

X

MT 100.50500020006984

100

Stainless steel (AISI 301)

X

MT 40.10 steril

100020001984

40

Stainless steel (AISI 301)

MT 100.10 steril

100020012571

100

Stainless steel (AISI 301)

MT 40 P.10100020017838

40

MT 40 P.100

1000020011531

40

MTT 40.10100020015380

40

Titanium

MTT 100.10

100020019576

100

Titanium

Stainless steel (AISI 301),
curved (45° angle)
Stainless steel (AISI 301),
curved (45° angle)

Tube Mill control

X

Tube Mill 100 control

YOUR BENEFITS› Avoid costs when working with small
numbers of samples through multiple use› Reduce waste and consumables› Fast alternative to batch milling process› Small sample size compared to minimum
requirements of batch mill

X
X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Material grinding chamber and cover: PA
Material inner chamber: stainless steel (AISI 316L)
Material beater: stainless steel (AISI 301)

X

ECO
energy-efficient

YOUR BENEFITS› S ave time when working witha large number of samples› No more cross-contamination› No health hazard from sample
dust
Material grinding chamber: PP
Max. hardness: 5 Mohs

technology

The disposable grinding chambers are at the same time perfect storage
containers. Grinding chambers can be labeled and either stored in a refrigerator
or in a drying room. Reference samples can be re-analyzed and traced at any time.
This helps to reduce waste.
The durable and environ­mentally friendly reusable grinding chambers can bequickly disassembled and cleaned in the dishwasher or autoclave. Wearing parts
are already included in the scope of delivery and are easy to replace.

8 | Consumables

Consumables | 9

Multi-use milling chamber MMT

ECO/// An alternative to disposable milling chambers

energy-efficienttechnology

How MMT re-usable chambers improve your current method with no loss of timecompared to consumable chambers:
Elevate your lab's productivity and environmental responsibility by maintaininga cycle of 12 MMT milling chambers. With this approach, 6 MMT chambers are
dedicated to sample milling, while the other 6 can be effortlessly disassembled
and prepared for a dishwasher or autoclave cycle. You can maintain a nearly
identical hourly sample milling rate compared to disposable MT 40 chambers,
while significantly reducing waste.

MMT chambers can be quickly disassembled
with the supplied tools and prepared for the
dishwasher or autoclave

Our MMT multi-use milling chambers are a real alternative for all laboratories
that value sustainability and durable quality. Made of stainless steel (AISI 316L)
and PA, the milling chambers are designed to withstand repeated experiments.
Cleaning and sterilization are easily possible, as all components (except the sealingring) are dishwasher and autoclave safe at 121 °C and 2 bar.
Included with each MMT chamber is a convenient spare parts set comprising
25 sealing rings, 5 beaters and 5 couplings. The beater and coupling should be
replaced as needed. Their wear rate depends on the hardness of the processed
samples. To ensure an airtight seal and prevent leakage, the sealing ring must be
replaced after each grinding operation.

For those who want even more longevity,
IKA offers the A-MMT.100 Abrasion set for
MMT 40.1 / 100.1 as accessory. A spare parts
set for the MMT milling chambers that includes
100 sealing rings, 10 beaters and 10 couplings.

A-MMT.100 Abrasion set for
MMT 40.1 / 100.1
Ident. No.: 0020003378

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Packages | 11

Application

Packages

Tube Mill control is a highly versatile milling device suitable for a broad range ofapplications used in various industries. Amongst other applications, the mill issuitable for grinding seeds, such as corn and wheat. The ability to cool the sample
with dry ice expands applications tremendously. The transparent grinding chamberand cover facilitate observation at all times.

Cryo grinding with dry ice
Tube Mill control can also be used to process moist, fatty, elastic
and fibrous samples. Dry ice is introduced directly into thegrinding chamber in order to embrittle the sample. The insulating
effect of the plastic chamber allows minimal amounts of dry ice
to be used. The cold remains in the milling chamber, allowing
the user to handle the grinding chamber even after cooling. This
greatly increases the range of applications for which the Tube
Mill control can be used.

× 10

× 10

Tube Mill control Agriculture Solution
Ident. No. 0010013298

Tube Mill 100 control Pharma Solution
Ident. No. 0010013309

Scope of delivery:
Tube Mill control
MT 40.10 Disposable grinding chamber,
40 ml (10 pcs.)

Scope of delivery:
Tube Mill 100 control
MT 100.10 Disposable grinding chamber,
100 ml (10 pcs.)

Application: fast and effective analysis of seeds,
grains and foodstuffs.

Application: fast grinding of tablets andcapsules with no risk of cross-contamination

Our customers' application highlights
INDUSTRY /APPLICATION

DEVICE AND MILLINGCHAMBERPROCESS

Government / Forensic
Research

Tube Mill 100 control
MT 100 milling chamber

Crushing bones for DNA analysis.
Tubes are sterilized with hydrogen peroxide to remove DNA
frag­ments that interfere with PCR reaction.

Agroscience / Seedand Grain Milling

Tube Mill control
MT 40 milling chamberMilling of grains, seeds and plant materials for analysis

Cannabis Research /Cannabinoid Content
Analysis

Tube Mill control
MT 40 milling chamberMilling of hemp and cannabis materials for analysis of› THC/CBD (Cannabinoids)› microbiology› foreign particles› heavy metals

Independent Testing
Laboratories / Food
Stuffs Analysis
Municipal Utilities / Quality Control – Sewage

Tube Mill control
Sterile and non-sterile
MT 40 milling chambers

Tube Mill 100 control
MT 100 milling chamber

Grinding of food, pet food, samples with food contact for
nutritional and quality control analysis

Milling of dry sewage sludge for quality control aspects

12 | Technical data

FAQ | 13

Technical data

FAQ
1. How finely can the samples be ground?
The samples can be ground to a particle size of 1 – 100 μm
depending on the sample.

2. What is the minimum quantity in the grinding chamber?
Even a single grain can be milled with the Tube Mill control.

TECHNICAL DATATUBE MILL CONTROLTUBE MILL 100 CONTROL

Process type

batch

batch

Operating principle

Cutting / impact

Cutting / impact

Motor rating input

100 W

100 W

Motor rating output

80 W

80 W

Speed range

5000 – 25 000 rpm

5000 – 25 000 rpm

Speed deviation

2 ±%

2 ±%

Circumferential speed max.

65 m/s

65 m/sUseable volume max.

40 ml

100 mlFeed hardness max.

5 Mohs5 MohsFeed grain size max.

10 mm

10 mm

Power-ON time

3 min

3 min

Mill feed can be cooled in milling chamber with dry ice

yes

yes

Dimensions (W x H x D)

180 × 170 × 300 mm

180 × 212 × 300 mm

Weight2.7 kg

2.8 kgPermissible ambient temperature5 – 40 °C

5 – 40 °C

Permissible relative humidity

80 %

80 %

Protection class according to DIN EN 60529

IP 30

IP 30

USB interface

yes

yes

Voltage

220 – 240 / 100 – 120 / 100 V

220 – 240 / 100 – 120 / 100 V

Frequency

50/60 Hz50/60 HzPower input

100 W

100 W

3. How large may the individual feed grain size be?
The individual specimen pieces must not be larger than 1 cm indiameter.

4. Which model of Tube Mill control is suitable for me?
If you only need to grind small sample quantities of up to 40
ml, the Tube Mill control is completely sufficient. For larger oralternately large sample quantities, it is best to opt for the Tube
Mill 100 control. Here you can use grinding chambers with 40 ml
as well as those with 100 ml.

5. When does the use of disposable grinding chambers makesense?
The more samples you have to grind, the more worthwhile it is
to use disposable cups. You save a lot of time because there isno need for time-consuming cleaning of the chambers. Since
this also prevents cross-contamination, your results are also morereliable.

6. When to use titanium or curved knives?
Curved knives reduce the accumulation of ground specimenmaterial at the edge of the chamber and thus ensure better
mixed and ground specimens. Titanium knives are intended
for applications where no heavy metals (Cr or Ni) resulting
from abrasion of the stainless steel beater may be permitted tocontaminate the sample.

7. How do I achieve the desired grind?
The length of the grinding process determines the degree ofgrinding. The finer your sample needs to be, the longer it should
be ground. The necessary grinds vary from sample to sample.

8. Which cleaning methods can be used for the grinding
chambers?
Before single use, the grinding bowls can be autoclaved.

9. What materials are the grinding chamber, beater and seal
made of?
The disposable grinding chambers are made of PP, the blade ismade of AISI 301 stainless steel and the seal is made of PA. For
the reusable grinding chambers, the grinding bowl and lid aremade of PA, and the inner vessel is made of stainless steel (AISI
316L).

10. Can the grinding chambers be used with dry ice?
Yes, the grinding chambers can be used with dry ice.

11. Can the disposable grinding chambers be used several times?
The disposable grinding chambers should only be used once toexclude cross-contamination.

14 | ULTRA-TURRAX ® Tube Drive & Tube Drive P control

ULTRA-TURRAX ® Tube Drive & Tube Drive P control | 15

ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive &Tube Drive P control/// World's first universal disposable disperser system

Hermetically sealable
sample tubes

Disposable tubes
The sealable disposable tubes have been optimized for yourapplication.

YOUR BENEFITS› Less cleaning required and the risk of cross-contamination isruled out
› Reproducible test conditions

Programmable test conditions
Time, energy, volume: You specify and systematically program thetest conditions (UTTD P control only).
ULTRA-TURRAX®
Tube Drive P control
Ident No.: 0025005981

ULTRA-TURRAX®
Tube Drive
Ident No.: 0003646000

The ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive disperser system provides protection andsecurity for infectious sample materials, toxic and high-odor substances
under defined conditions. Test procedures are easily duplicated with nocross-contamination between samples. The sample containers (tubes) can beeasily attached to the drive unit.
The even more powerful motor of the ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube
Drive P control allows the unit to run at a higher speed formore intensive mixing. With the turbo button, speeds of up
to 8,000 rpm can be reached for short periods. The ULTRATURRAX® Tube Drive P control also offers the option ofchanging the direction of rotation to optimize the mixing
and crushing result achieved. The USB interface enables
operation and data storage on the PC.

YOUR BENEFITS› Frequently used parameters are stored in your library

Adjustable change in direction ofrotation
When, and how often, the direction of rotation should be changed
is very easily set using the clear and multilingual menu (UTTD P
control only).

YOUR BENEFITS› Optimized mixing and crushing results

Turbo button
Over short periods, rotational speeds of up to 8000 rpm can beachieved (UTTD P control only).

YOUR BENEFITS› Even more intensive mixing, dispersing or grinding at yourfingertips

16 | Disposables and Reusables

Disposables and Reusables | 17

ST TUBE
Tube with stirring device

50 ml

Suitable for:› Mixing› Stirring› Extractions› Preparation of soil sample
suspensions

20 ml

DT TUBE
Tube with rotor-stator element

50 ml
20 ml

Suitable for:› Dispersion› Homogenization› Suspensions› Pharmacokinetics› Metabolism studies› Diagnosis

All tubes are also available with a pierceable
membrane and gamma-sterilized

BMT G / S TUBE
Tube for grinding withglass balls (G) or withstainless steel balls (S)

50 ml
20 ml

Suitable for:› Dry milling of dry and brittle
samples (e.g. kaolin, gypsum,colored pigments, tablets)› Cell maceration› Processing of materials mixed
with fluids

BMT-20-S-IVD/// For use in human medicine

IVD

BMT-20-S-IVD* is a universally applicable disposable mixing vessel for use in
human medicine and infection diagnostics. The gamma-sterilized tube contains astirring unit, 10 stainless steel balls and 5 ml of saline solution and has a screw-on
cover with pierceable membrane. BMT-20-S-IVD facilitates and improves microbiological and molecular-biological analysis of patient samples such as tissue or
intraoperative samples.
REDUCED RISK OF CONTAMINATION
No cross-contamination as sample is directly ground inside
the vessel, no multiple opening of sample vessel required.

DIS TUBE
Tube with dissolver blade
Suitable for:› Dissolving samples in different
solvents› Crushing, mixing, dissolving

TIME SAVING
Disposable system, shorter sample preparation
times, no cleaning of additional vessels.
TRACEABILITY
One single process for transport, grinding /homogenization and storage.

300 ml50 ml* Released for all EU countries

18 | Disposables and reusables

Disposables and reusables | 19

COMPATIBILITYCHAMBERPIECES /PACKIDENT. NO.

USEABLEVOLUME(ML)

COMPATIBILITYULTRA-TURRAX® ULTRA-TURRAX®
Tube Drive
Tube Drive P
control

CHAMBERPIECES /PACKIDENT. NO.

USEABLEVOLUME(ML)

ST TUBES WITH STIRRING ELEMENTULTRA-TURRAX® ULTRA-TURRAX®
Tube Drive
Tube Drive P
control
TUBES WITH DISSOLVER ELEMENT AND MEMBRANE LID

ST-20

25

0003703000

20

Tube with stirring element

X

X

ST-20-M-gamma

200003700500

20+ sterile, membrane lid

X

X

ST-50

10

0003699500

50

Tube with stirring element

X

X

ST-50-M-gamma

100003701500

50+ sterile, membrane lid

X

X

DIS-50-S-M

100020016316

50

Tube with dissolver blade

X

X

DIS-50-T-M

100020016317

50

Tube with titanium dissolver
blade

X

X

DIS-300-S-M.10

100020016318

300

Tube with dissolver bladeX

DIS-300-S-M.50

500020017313

300

Tube with dissolver bladeX

DT TUBES WITH ROTOR-STATOR ELEMENTTUBES WITH DISSOLVER ELEMENT

DT-20

25

0003703100

20

Tube with rotor-stator
element

X

X

DT-20-M-gamma

200003700600

20+ sterile, membrane lid

X

X

DT-20 eco250020003207

20

Tube with rotor-stator element

X

X

DT-50

10

0003699600

50

Tube with rotor-stator element

X

X

DT-50-M-gamma

100003701600

50+ sterile, membrane lid

X

X

DT-50 eco

100020003213

50

Tube with rotor-stator element

X

X

BMT G | S TUBES FOR GRINDING WITH GLASS (G) OR STAINLESSSTEEL (S) BALLS
BMT-20-S

250003703200

20

Tube with stirring element+ stainless steel balls

X

X

BMT-20-G

250003703300

20+ glass balls

X

X

BMT-20-S-M-gamma

200003700701

20+ stainless steel balls
sterile, membrane lid

X

X

BMT-20-G-M-gamma

200020017448

20+ glass balls
sterile, membrane lid

X

X

BMT-50-S

100003699700

50+ stainless steel balls

X

X

BMT-50-G

100003699800

50+ glass balls

X

X

BMT-50-S-M-gamma

100003701700

50+ stainless steel balls
sterile, membrane lid

X

X

ST-20

ST-50-M

DT-20

DT-50-M

DIS-300-S.10

100020026959

300

Tube with dissolver bladeX

DIS-300-S.50

500020026960

300

Tube with dissolver blade

X

BALL MILLING TUBES
BMT-20-S-IVD1.50

500020103143

50+ IVD label, stainless steel balls,
5 ml NaCl solution, membranelid, single sterile packaging

X

X

BMT-20-S-IVD.50

500020027186

50+ IVD label, stainless steel balls,
5 ml NaCl solution, membranelid, double sterile packaging

X

X

BMT-20-G-M

BMT-20-S-IVD.50

DIS-50-S-M

DIS-300-S-M

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Application | 21

Packages
ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive P control
Workstation
Ident. No. 0025005836
Scope of delivery:
ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive P control
ST-20 Stirring tubes, 20 ml, 3 pcs.
DT-20 Dispersing tube, 20 ml, 1 pc.
Glass balls (6.0 mm) for BMT tubes
Stainless steel balls (5.0 mm) for BMT tubes

× 10

× 25

Our customers' application highlights
UTTD control Pharma Solution
Ident. No. 0010013297

UTTD control Life Science Solution
Ident. No. 0010013296

Scope of delivery:
ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive P control
DIS-300-S-M.10 Dissolver tubes, 300 ml, 10 pcs.

Scope of delivery:
ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive P control
DT-20 Dispersing tubes, 20 ml, 25 pcs.

Application: tablet grinding and dissolving for
subsequent analysis.

Application: single-use homogenization oftissue, cartilage and bone samples in life scienceand biological applications.

INDUSTRY / APPLICATIONTUBESPROCESS

Clinical Diagnostic Lab

Gamma-sterilized or IVD certified grinding tubes

Grinding of hair, bone and blood for
DNA extraction

FDA / CDC / CIQ
Food, Medicine Analysis

BMT – ball mill tubes with stainless steel balls

Grinding samples with the inten­tionof looking for pesticide residue

Hospitals

IVD certified BMT ball mill tubes

Milling human tissue post operation

Tissue Bank

Gamma Sterilized DT-20

Research and manufacturing HCT/P

ST-20 stirring tube

Fat content analysis in dairy product– improved method from previous
extraction techniques of sample
preparation

University Nutritional Testing

× 50

× 50

UTTD control IVD Solution
Ident. No. 0010013008

UTTD basic IVD Solution
Ident. No. 0010013007

Scope of delivery:
ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive P control
BMT-20-S-IVD.50 Ball milling tube,
double sterile packed, IVD label, 20 ml, 50 pcs.

Scope of delivery:
ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive
BMT-20-S-IVD.50 Ball milling tube,
double sterile packed, IVD label, 20 ml, 50 pcs.

Application: microbiological and molecularbiological analysis of patient samples.

Application: microbiological and molecularbiological analysis of patient samples.

22 | Technical data

FAQ | 23

Technical data

FAQ | ULTRA-TURRAX® Tube Drive

DT TUBE
Tube lid

1. What material are the tubes made of and against whichsolvents are they resistant?
The tubes are manufactured from polypropylene (PP),polyetheretherketone (PEEK), a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE),
polyethersulfone (PES) and polyetheretherketone with teflon(PEEK + PTFE). The balls are manufactured from either stainlesssteel AISI 304 or soda-lime glass. All plastic materials conform to
the FDA regulations. The parts have a good stability against weakacids, chlorides, hypochlorides and many other chemicals.

Rotor
TECHNICAL DATAULTRA-TURRAX®
Tube Drive P control

ULTRA-TURRAX®
Tube Drive

Motor rating input

36 W

20 W

Motor rating output

28 W

17 W

Viscosity max.

5,000 mPas

5,000 mPas

Speedmin. 400 rpm
max. 8,000 rpm

min. 300 rpm
max. 6,000 rpm

Reversible direction of rotation

Yes

No

Speed deviation

3%

10 %

Speed display

OLED

Scale

Speed control

10 rpm steps

Stepless

Noise without element

50 db(A)50 dB(A)Process type

Batch

Batch

Timer

Yes

No

Timer display

OLED

–

StatorRotor drive

1.3 kg0.75 kg

Dimensions (W × H × D)

122 × 54 × 178 mm

100 × 40 × 160 mm

Permissible ambient temperature5 – 40 °C

5 – 40 °C

Permissible relative humidity

80 %

80 %

Protection class according to
DIN EN 60529

IP 20

IP 20

InterfaceUSB–

Voltage

100 – 240 V

100 – 240 V

Frequency

50/60 Hz50/60 Hz

Current consumption

1,500 mA

1,500 mA

3. What does cross-contamination mean?
Cross-contamination refers to the contamination of a sample
with a second sample. For example, residue on a processing tool
may be transferred into future tests. Because the UTTD tubes areclosed and used only one time, cross-contamination is prevented.

PestleMembrane

Membrane fixation

4. Why can I use the tubes only once?
The tubes are intended for single use to prevent crosscontamination and avoid the need for cleaning. Also, thetube membrane is made of a flexible plastic which can only be
exposed to high mechanical stress for a limited time.

5. Can the tubes be used several times or for longer periods(>30 min)?
IKA does not recommend using tubes multiple times or forperiods longer than 30 minutes. Tubes may leak and cause fluid
to pass into the drive. This may lead to serious drive damage or
failure.

GENERAL DATA
Weight2. What volumes can be processed in the tubes?
Tubes are available in two sizes: 20 ml and 50 ml. The working
volume range is from 2 to 50 ml.

Vessel

6. Can the balls of the BMT Tubes be used for several times?
After each experiment, balls can be cleaned, sterilized andreused.

7. Can other ball sizes and materials be used for the BMT Tubes?
It is possible to use balls made of other materials with the UTTD
(e.g. ceramic). The size of the balls is variable, but should notexceed a diameter of 6 mm. For cell disruption, IKA recommends
using balls with a diameter < 2 mm.

8. Are the sterilized tubes really sterile?
The sterilized tubes are first blister packed and then gamma
sterilized. To further guarantee sterility, an expiration date is
printed on the packaging. On a rotational basis, revalidation is
performed to ensure the tubes are sterile in accordance with
ISO 11137-1.

9. Can I use the UTTD for my special application?
Please consult the IKA application database to see if yourapplication has already been tested. If no similar items have beentested, you may send a sample to our test laboratory. We will behappy to test, analyze and report results directly to you. If you
prefer, we will send you a demo UTTD unit to test in the privacyof your own lab. IKA provides these services at no cost to thecustomer.

10. What are the advantages of the UTTD against theconventional dispersing systems?
Safety: The hermetically sealed tubes prevent the user fromcoming in contact with toxic or infectious samples.
Storage: The tubes are used only once and can then be used forsample storage.
Disposable: Tubes can be discarded after one use. No time ormoney is wasted on expensive sterilization of a dispersing tool.

11. Why is the reproducibility better than similar systems?
Because the tests are carried out in a defined closed vessel (tube),
the conditions are always identical. In addition, the test time andthe speed can be precisely controlled. With the UTTD control,
application programs can be stored so that the experimentconditions can be precisely duplicated.

12. What are the benefits of the turbo and reverse buttons on
the UTTD control?
The turbo and reverse functions provide superior mixing andgrinding effects. The additional functions provide the ability toachieve good process results with samples that are difficult toprocess with the basic version of the UTTD.

13. Are the non-sterile tubes autoclavable?
No, the non-sterile tubes are not autoclavable.

24 | MultiDrive basic & control

MultiDrive basic & control | 25

FeaturesMultiDrive basic & control

High performance/// The all-rounder in coarse and fine crushing

Availability of variable rotational speeds, ranging from3000 rpm to 20 000 rpm, and a 1000 Watt output.
Watch the productvideo here

YOUR BENEFITS› Excellent crushing performancefor a wide range of samples

MultiDrive basic
Ident No.: 0025002638*

MultiDrive control
Ident No.: 0025002643*

MultiDrive crushes, grinds and even thoroughly mixes hard,
soft or fibrous samples. A 1000-watt output and a large
number of suitable vessels ensure perfect solution to every
new challenge encountered in the laboratory. It is suitable
for applications in pharmacy, medicine, the food industry,
biology or the biomass sector.
There is a basic and control version available. MultiDrive
basic offers the option of interval programming and has
integrated cooling. MultiDrive control is particularly handy
for users thanks to its additional functions: it measures
the temperature in the vessel in real time and weighs
the samples directly in the grinding beaker. This meansthat laborious decanting is no longer necessary. A USB
interface is available for easy actuation and documentation
respectively. In addition, MultiDrive control has a clear
TFT display and can be operated with the disposable tubes
BT 250 and MT 150.

Interval operation
The option of interval programming is simple to activate at thepress of a button. Interval operation is an asset during the coarse
crushing of hard samples or for extra thorough blending.

YOUR BENEFITS› Prevention of heat generation and finely ground samples

TFT-display
A clear TFT-display guarantees user-friendly operation

YOUR BENEFITS› All settings required are easily accessible* Vessels are not included in the scope of delivery.

26 | D isposables and Reusables

Disposables and Reusables | 27

Disposable and resuable tubes
TECHNICAL DATAThe MultiDrive with its BT 250 blender tube and MT 150 milling tube offers
a new powerful solution within IKA’s single-use crushing product lineup.
With its 1000 W motor it offers more power than the ULTRA-TURRAX®
Tube Drive and Tube Mill control.
The 250 ml blender tube and 150 ml milling tube offer a larger volume
option as well as are able to handle both dry (MT 150) and wet (BT 250)
sample types. Wet samples and high moisture containing samples run no riskof leaking from the liquid tight vessels.

BT 250.5

MT 150.5

5 tubes and 5 spare seals per package;reactivation codes included

Quantity
Useable volume max.

250 mlFeed grain size /Feed hardness max.

150 ml10 mm / 5 Mohs

Material in contact with medium

Stainless steel, PA, PC, PTFE, silicone

AutoclavableYes

FDA compliant

Yes

Only usable in combination with
TC 1 protective housing. TC 1 isavailable as an accessory.

YOUR BENEFITS› B
 oth tubes are autoclavable and thus preventcross-contamination effectively even whenused multiple times.
› S pare seals extend the service life of bothtubes.
› A
 n integrated RFID chip ensures the perfect
lifespan. When the seal or tube needs
replacing, the mill will give an indication.
› M ultiDrive control automatically recognizes,
if the tube is covered by the mandatory
protective housing – otherwise it won't start.

FOR WET SAMPLES
Blending tube
BT 250.5 is a disposable tube
with a cross-shaped stainlesssteel beater and flow breakers.

FOR DRY SAMPLES
Mixing tube
MT 150.5 is a disposabletube with a typical stainlesssteel beater.

It is ideally suited forwet blending.

It is ideally suited for­grinding dry samples.

PRODUCTDESCRIPTIONIDENT. NO.

TC 1

Protective housing for MT 150 and BT 250

0020023489

MT 150.5*

Milling tube, autoclavable, 150 ml, 5 pcs. (incl. TS 1)0020023173

BT 250.5*

Blending tube, autoclavable, 250 ml, 5 pcs. (incl. TS 1)0020023174

TS 1

Spare seal with reactivation code, 5 pcs.

0020023490* TC 1 protective housing is mandatory to operate the tube

TC 1

MT 150.5

BT 250.5

TS 1

28 | Packages

Application | 29

Packages

Application
Coarse and fine crushing plays a role in a diverse range of industries.
The all-rounder MultiDrive therefore is ideally oriented for various
crushing tasks in the following fields of application:

×5

×5

MultiDrive control BT Package
Ident. No. 0010007086

MultiDrive control MT Package
Ident. No. 0010013296

Scope of delivery:
MultiDrive control
MultiDrive TC 1 Protective housing
MultiDrive BT 250.5 Blending tube,
autoclavable, 250 ml, 5 pcs.

Scope of delivery:
MultiDrive TC 1 Protective housing
MultiDrive MT 150.5 Milling tube,
autoclavable, 150 ml, 5 pcs.
Application: grinding of dry samples

Application: blending and mixing of wet andmoist samples

Our customers' application highlights
INDUSTRY /APPLICATIONMILLING CHAMBERPROCESS

Animal disease control

MultiDrive BT 250.5

Grinding 50 g of fresh meat per batch

Food
Heavy metal analysis

MultiDrive BT 250.5

Grinding and homogenizing of dried corn kernels withmax. temperature of 50 °C during crushing

Ion analysis

MultiDrive BT 250.5

Grinding of fragments after curing of epoxy glue.
10 – 20 g per batch

Medicine

MultiDrive BT 250.5

Crushing of external use plaster in order to separate
medicine from the plaster part

Agriculture

MultiDrive MT 150.5

Milling of lemon peel, solid olive oil waste and seaweed30 | Technical data

FAQ | 31

Technical data | MultiDrive basic and control
TECHNICAL DATA

MultiDrive basic

MultiDrive control

Operating principle

Cutting / impact

Cutting / impact

Feed hardness max.

5 Mohs(9 Mohs with hard metal knife)

5 Mohs(9 Mohs with hard metal knife)

Feed grain size max.

BL: 50 mm
MI: 7 mm

BL: 50 mm
MI: 7 mm
MT/BT: 10 mm

Useable volume max.

BL: 2000 ml
MI: 250 ml / 400 ml

BL/DI: 2000 ml
MI: 250 ml/ 400 ml
MT: 150 ml
BT: 250 ml

Material of grinding vessels

BL: PCTG
MI: Stainless steel

BL / DI / MT / BT: PCTG
MI: Stainless steel

Material beater / cutter

BL / MI: Stainless steel
MI: Hard metal

BL / DI / MT / BT: Stainless steel
MI: Hard metal

Speed

Min. 3000 rpm
Max. 20 000 rpm

Min. 3000 rpm
Max. 20 000 rpm

Setting of operation time

0 – 5 min0 – 5 minTimer / Counter

Yes

Yes

Intermittent operation

Yes

Yes

Programmable

No

Yes

Cooling water connection by millingchamber

Yes

YesMilling with dry ice by milling chamber

Yes

Yes

Temperature measurement

No

Yes*

Vessel recognition

No

Yes*

Weighing function

No

Yes

Voltage

220 – 240 V

220 – 240 V

Frequency

50 / 60

50 / 60

Motor

brushlessbrushless

Motor rating input

1000 W

1000 W

Motor rating output

800 W

800 W

Display

LCD

TFT

USB interface

Yes

Yes

BluetoothNo

Yes

Weight

10 kg

10 kg

Dimensions (W × H × D)

300 × 450 × 250 mm

300 × 450 × 250 mm

Permissible ambient temperature5 – 40 °C

5 – 40 °C

Protection class according to DIN EN 60529

IP 31

IP 31

FAQ

BL: Blender vessel
MI: Milling chamber
DI: Dispering vessel
MT: Milling Tube
BT: Blender Tube

1. Which of the MultiDrive disposable tubes is suitable for me?
This depends on the kind of sample you want to process. If you
are processing wet samples we recommend the blending tube BT
250.5. It is equipped with a cross-shaped stainless steel beaterand flow breakers. For dry samples you better opt for the mixing
tube MT 150.5 with a typical stainless steel beater. Thanks to thetransparent plastic of the two tubes, the grinding material can becontinuously observed.

2. How finely can the samples be ground with the MultiDrive BT
and MT Tubes
Sample fineness depends on the material properties of thesample. A particle size distribution is to be expected. To further
distinguish the fineness of the sample, material separation
techniques like sieve shaking can be used after the grinding
process.

3. What is the maximum quantity in the MultiDrive BT and MT
Tubes?
For the BT tubes the maximum quantity that can be processed is
250 ml, for the MT tubes it is 150 ml.

4. How large may the individual feed grain size for the use of aMultiDrive be?
The individual specimen pieces must not be larger than 1 cm indiameter.

GENERAL DATA
*Only for vessels with "T"

5. How do I achieve the desired grind with the MultiDrive BT and
MT Tubes?
The length of the grinding process determines the degreeof grinding. The finer your sample needs to be, the longer itshould be ground in the MultiDrive. The necessary grinds varyfrom sample to sample. If temperature is a topic for you werecommend do use the interval mode.

6. Which cleaning methods can be used for the MultiDrive BT
and MT Tubes?
Before single use, the MultiDrive BT and MT Tubes can be
autoclaved.

7. What materials are the MultiDrive BT and MT Tubes, beaterand seal made of?
The MultiDrive BT and MT Tubes are made of stainless steel, PA,
PC, PTFE and silicone

8. Can the MultiDrive BT and MT Tubes be used with dry ice?
Yes, the tubes can be used with dry ice.

9. Can the MultiDrive BT and MT Tubes be used several times?
Both tubes are reusable. However, the maximum working timeis 6 minutes. After 6 minutes you need to exchange the sealing
in order to ensure further impermeability. If you need to exclude
cross-contamination we strongly recommend to dispose thetubes after usage.

32 | D isposable Dispersing Elements

Disposable Dispersing Elements | 33

Disposable Dispersing Elements

Perfect complement:
S 18/25-ET50 disposable tube
Ident No.: 0003452500/// Cross-contamination free homogenizing and processing

The 50 ml disposable tube made of PP was designed to
be attached onto the plastic dispersing elements of thedisperser series T 18 and T 25 digital ULTRA-TURRAX®.
It allows dispersing in a closed system (splash guard).

The KS series of disposable dispersing elements are a unique addition to the long established
IKA ULTRA-TURRAX® dispersing product line. For applications where the risk of crosscontamination is paramount the KS dispersing elements offer a single-use and disposable
option for the IKA dispersers. Available in packs of 12 or 24 pieces, constructed of FDA
approved plastic materials and with the ability to be easily sterilized, the KS series ofdispersing elements offer multiple solutions to some of the laboratory homogenizing
applications' toughest challenges. These plastic dispersing elements are also recommended
in applications where samples are incompatible with stainless steel.

T 10 basic ULTRA-TURRAX®

T 18 digital
ULTRA-TURRAX®

S 10 D - 7 G - KS – 65
Ident No.: 0020002076

S 10 D - 7 G - KS – 110
Ident No.: 0020002075

S 18 D - 10 G – KS
Ident No.: 0003452400

Suitable drive

T 10 basic

T 10 basic

T 18 digital /T 18 brushless digital

Working range

1 – 40 ml

1 – 20 ml

Diameter

7 mmImmersion depth

T 18 brushless digital
ULTRA-TURRAX®

T 25 / T 25 easy clean ULTRA-TURRAX®

S 18 D - 14 G – KS
Ident No.: 0003452300

S 25 D - 10 G - KS
Ident No.: 0003452200

S 25 D - 14 G – KS
Ident No.: 0003452100

Suitable drive

T 18 digital /T 18 brushless digital

T 25 / T 25 easy clean

T 25 / T 25 easy clean

10 – 100 ml

Working range

10 – 500 ml

10 – 100 ml

10 – 500 ml

7 mm

10 mm

Diameter

14 mm

10 mm

14 mm

20 – 65 mm

20 – 90 mm

15 – 85 mm

Immersion depth

15 – 85 mm

15 – 85 mm

15 – 85 mm

Material

PC, PSUPC, PSUPC, PEEK
Plastic materials used approvedby FDA

Material

PC, PEEK
Plastic materials used approvedby FDA

PC, PEEK
Plastic materials used approvedby FDA

PC, PEEK
Plastic materials used approvedby FDA

Max. temperature

100 °C

100 °C

100 °C

Max. temperature

100 °C

100 °C

100 °C

Autoclavable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Autoclavable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Scope of delivery

24 pcs24 pcs12 pcsScope of delivery

12 pcs12 pcs12 pcs34 | Application

FAQ | 35

FAQ

Application
RNA/DNA extraction and separation
Sample disruption is a necessary early step in the isolation of RNA, DNA, andproteins. Rotor stator homogenizers are an ideal physical method used to disrupt
the sample since thorough homogenization of cells or tissues is an essential stepin DNA/RNA isolation that prevents both loss and degradation of genetic material.

TISSUE HOMOGENIZATION UNDER STERILECONDITIONSBIOTECHNOLOGYPHARMACEUTICALMILLING AND
MICRONIZATION

Muscle tissue
Heart tissue
Lung tissue
Animal tissue
Cell lysis
Tissue biopsies

Bacterial suspensions
Fungal spores
Hemicellulase blending

Enzymatic emulsions
Vaccine emulsions
Powder dispersion

Our customers' application highlights
INDUSTRY

DEVICE AND TOOLPROCESS

Biology and medical R&D labs inuniversities and hospital

Disperser: T 10
Dispersing elements: S 10 D

› Cell homogenization› Homogenizing animal and plant tissues

Fast testing in mobile labs of Government
Health organizations (FDA and CDC)

Disperser: T 18 and T 25
Dispersing elements:
S 18 D and S 25 D

› Cell homogenization of clinical specimens

Biotechnology and seed culture

Disperser: T 18
Dispersing elements: S 18 D

› Dispersing fungal pellets for seed culture

Proteomics

Disperser: T 18
Dispersing elements: S 18 D

› Breakdown of amniotic sac for hormone
extraction and purification

1. How many times can I use a single KS disposable dispersing
element?
The tools are ideally appropriate for a single-use. However they
can be reused several times, depending on the application.
However, the lifetime of these dispersing elements is limited.

2. Are the KS disposable dispersing elements sterile?
The dispersion tools are not sterile, but they can be sterilized
before use. Different sterilization techniques allowed are found in
the manual.

3. How long can I operate the IKA disperser with the
KS disposable dispersing element?
This depends on the RPM used. If using the maximum
25 000 rpm – do not operate for more than 60 seconds at atime. Longer application times bring no further improvements
except to generate more heat.

4. Are the materials of construction approved by the FDA?
The plastic materials used are approved by FDA (Food and Drug
Administration Compliance certificates can be provided uponrequest).

5. What is the difference between the dispersing elements withdifferent diameters?
Dispersing elements with larger diameters are able to process
larger sample volumes.

6. Can the dispersing elements be used directly inside of a
1.5 / 2.0 ml microtube?
Yes, all the dispersing elements with a diameter of 10 mm andbelow can be used to process samples directly inside of thesemicrotubes.

Further accessories
can be found at
www.ika.com

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