Product Description
A worn or chipped pestle can compromise homogenization results, yet the matching mortar is often still perfectly usable. This 5 mL PTFE pestle lets labs renew a Potter-Elvehjem grinder without buying a complete new set, keeping established protocols and equipment in use.
This listing is for Wheaton catalog number 358031: Potter-Elvehjem PTFE Pestle Only, 5 mL, Case of 2. The pestle has a PTFE grinding tip that is chemically inert and gentle on cell structures. It fits 5 mL Potter-Elvehjem mortars and can be used by hand or with a suitable overhead stirrer for powered homogenization. Pestles are packed two per case. LIGHT LABS ships genuine DWK Life Sciences products with knowledgeable support from our Englewood, Colorado team.
Key Features
- PTFE tip – Chemically inert grinding surface.
- Potter-Elvehjem fit – Matches 5 mL mortars.
- Hand or motor use – Supports manual or powered homogenization.
- Pack of 2 – Spare pestle included.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | 358031 |
| Brand | Wheaton (DWK Life Sciences) |
| Description | Potter-Elvehjem PTFE Pestle Only, 5 mL |
| Sold As | Case of 2 |
| Pestle material | PTFE |
Applications
- Soft tissue homogenization
- Cell fractionation
- Enzyme preparation
- Grinder maintenance