| Feature |
HBM-400A Stomacher Homogenizer |
Manual Homogenization |
Conventional Probe Homogenizer |
| Sample Contact with Instrument |
No direct contact |
Usually direct |
Direct |
| Sterile Disposable Bag |
Yes |
Optional |
Generally not applicable |
| Cross-Contamination Risk |
Low when bags remain intact |
Relatively high |
Higher |
| Homogenization Control |
Adjustable time and speed |
Operator dependent |
Adjustable depending on model |
| Sample Processing |
30–400 mL |
Flexible |
Usually small to medium volume |
| Cleaning Requirement |
Minimal when no bag leakage occurs |
Manual cleaning required |
Cleaning between samples required |
| Microbiological Sample Preparation |
Well suited |
Less consistent |
Suitable, but requires cleaning/sterilization |
| Observation |
Transparent window |
Operator dependent |
Usually direct vessel observation |
| Safety Feature |
Automatic stop Hall switch |
Not applicable |
Model dependent |