IKA MultiDrive TS 1 replacement seals with unlock code, for MT 150.5 / BT 250.5, 0020023490
€17.10
% Manufacturer's RRP: €18.00 5% below manufacturer's RRP
- Digital reset: The enclosed unlock code resets the RFID counter for locked IKA tubes to zero.
- Cost savings: Extends the service life of expensive grinding tubes and can lower the TCO.
- Compatibility: Precisely fitting seals for IKA MultiDrive MT 150.5 and BT 250.5 tubes.
- Aerosol protection: Restores the seal at speeds of up to 20,000 rpm.
- Analytical reliability: Reduces the risk of cross-contamination caused by old, porous seals.
- Practical set: Cost-effective pack containing 5 high-quality replacement seals.
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Product information "IKA MultiDrive TS 1 replacement seals with unlock code, for MT 150.5 / BT 250.5, 0020023490"
Digital monitoring and extending the service life of grinding vessels
In modern sample preparation, the mechanical integrity of grinding and mixing vessels is a critical safety factor. When autoclavable plastic vessels such as the IKA MultiDrive MT 150.5 or BT 250.5 are operated at extreme speeds of up to 20,000 revolutions per minute, the integrated seals are subjected to immense physical and thermal stress. To reduce unnoticed material wear, leaks or even mechanical failure of the vessels during operation, these special IKA tubes communicate continuously with the drive unit via an integrated RFID chip. According to IKA, the mill records the duration of use and, via software, locks the tube as soon as the seal’s service life has been exceeded. It is precisely at this process-critical interface that the IKA MultiDrive TS 1 seal set comes into play. With these five replacement seals and the essential unlock code, you can transform tubes that have been disabled by the software back into operational laboratory tools.
The principle of the reactivation code: process reliability
The reactivation code included in the scope of delivery is a component of occupational safety. If you manually replace the mechanically worn seal of an MT 150.5 grinding tube (dry grinding) or a BT 250.5 mixing tube (wet grinding), the IKA MultiDrive control drive unit does not automatically register this physical maintenance step. Only by entering the enclosed unlock code into the system is the internal RFID usage counter for that specific tube reset to zero. This digital handshake reports to both the system and the user that a new, unused seal has been installed, which is intended to withstand the hydrodynamic pressures and shear forces of the next analysis cycle again.
Reduction of cross-contamination and aerosol formation
In addition to purely mechanical safety, regular seal replacement plays a key analytical role. Residues of DNA, proteins or analytes from the previous sample can become embedded in the abrasion of aged sealing rings. By consistently replacing the TS 1 seals, the seal of the sample is restored and the risk of cross-contamination (carry-over) between different sample batches is reduced. The intact sealing system also protects laboratory staff, as it reduces the escape of fine, respirable aerosols during the vigorous dry grinding of brittle materials.
Reduction in the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Investing in the TS 1 replacement seal set is a cost-effective decision for laboratories with high sample throughput. Instead of disposing of the entire tube as costly plastic waste once its software-defined service life has expired, you simply replace the specific wear part. This extends the service life of the expensive MT 150.5 and BT 250.5 vessels, reduces your laboratory’s plastic waste and can lower the running costs (Total Cost of Ownership) for the IKA MultiDrive system.
Technical details
- Product type: Replacement seal set with digital reactivation code
- Compatibility (vessels): Exclusively for IKA MultiDrive MT 150.5 (grinding tube) and BT 250.5 (mixing tube)
- Compatibility (drive): Specifically designed to interact with the IKA MultiDrive control (for code entry and RFID processing)
- Operating principle: Resets the tubes’ internal RFID lifetime counter
- Analytical benefit: Restores the seal, reducing cross-contamination
- Mechanical benefit: Reduces the escape of liquids (wet grinding) or dust aerosols (dry grinding) at speeds of up to 20,000 rpm
- Economic benefit: Extension of the service life of expensive grinding vessels (reduction in TCO)
- Packaging unit: 5 pieces per set
Scope of delivery
- 5 x IKA MultiDrive TS 1 replacement seals (precisely fitted for MT 150.5 and BT 250.5)
- 1 x physical reactivation code for system reset
(Important note: The MT 150.5 and BT 250.5 grinding/mixing vessels, as well as the IKA MultiDrive control drive unit, are not included in the scope of delivery!)
Individual requirements & accessories
Please note that you only need this item if you are already using the reusable MT 150.5 or BT 250.5 plastic tubes and your drive unit is displaying an expired RFID counter. For extremely hard, brittle or temperature-sensitive samples that cannot be processed in plastic vessels, we recommend switching to the solid stainless steel grinding chambers of the IKA MI series (e.g. MI 250 S), which have no software-imposed service life limit. Our technical procurement service will be happy to advise you on optimising your sample preparation workflows.