Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge Tubes
Glass and plastic tubes designed for use in centrifuges; available in a variety of volume capacities, materials, configurations, RCF ratings, and closure types; may be sterile or non-sterile; may have graduations indicating volume on the tube.
Centrifuge tubes are used to contain liquids during centrifugation, which separates the sample into its components by rapidly rotating it around a fixed axis.
Most centrifuge tubes have conical bottoms, which help collect any solid or heavier parts of the sample being centrifuged. Centrifuge tubes must also be able to withstand the centrifugal pressure created during their use, and their specifications may indicate the maximum speed at which they can be safely used.
Centrifuge tubes are available in various styles, sizes, and materials
- Capacities: Range from 0.1mL to more than 100mL; the most common sizes are 15mL and 50mL (centrifuge) and 1mL and 2mL (microcentrifuge)
- Closures: Screw-on plugged or flat caps; may be attached or separate
- Markings: May have writing areas, graduations, or other markings
- Shape: Conical- or round-bottomed; if conical, choose skirted free-standing versions
- Material: Glass or plastic resin; the latter include polypropylene, polystyrene, PET, and PPCO
- Sterility: Sterile or nonsterile; may be heat- or gas-sterilized
- Packaging: Bulk or racked tubes
- Color: Choose amber or black plastics for light-sensitive samples
Labcon™ SuperClear™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Made from a unique ultra clear medical grade resin and engineered with thick, durable walls for high speed centrifugation. Leak resistant flat caps with molded in elastomeric seals are tested to the IATA 95kPa.
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Labcon™ MetalFree™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Certified free of metals to 1 part per billion of 43 common metals and elements
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Labcon™ MetalFree™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Certified free of metals to 1 part per billion of 43 common metals and elements
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Labcon™ PerformR™ 50 mL Freestanding Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Freestanding centrifuge tubes feature a large white solvent resistant labeling area and black easy to read graduations for everyday molecular biology needs. Available with either a flat cap that is easy to label or a plug style cap for multiple applications.
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Labcon™ PerformR™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge tubes are designed for everyday centrifugation and storage needs. Available with either a flat cap or a plug style cap.
Labcon™ PerformR™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge tubes are designed for everyday centrifugation and storage needs. Available with either a flat cap or a plug style cap.
Promotions are available
Labcon™ SuperClear™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Tubes are made from a unique ultra clear medical grade resin and engineered with thick, durable walls for high speed centrifugation. Leak resistant flat caps with molded in elastomeric seals are tested to the IATA 95kPa.
Promotions are available
Labcon™ UVSafe™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes with Plug Style Caps
Amber centrifuge tubes are certified to protect light-sensitive samples by blocking 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC transmittance. UVSafe™ tubes are completely opaque, protecting even the most light-sensitive compounds, and preventing damage to nucleic acids and proteins.
Labcon™ PerformR™ 15 mL Polystyrene Centrifuge Tubes
Made of crystal clear resin and featuring bold, etched graduations, these tubes can be used for applications that require a glass clear material.
Labcon™ ViewPoint™ 50 mL Polypropylene Thermochromic Centrifuge Tubes
Reversibly transition from clear to light blue at 4°C with full dark blue transition at 0°C
Labcon™ ViewPoint™ 15 mL Polypropylene Thermochromic Centrifuge Tubes
Reversibly transition from clear to light blue at 4°C with full dark blue transition at 0°C
Labcon™ Labcon ProtectR™Tubes for Storage and Shipping on Dry Ice
Conform to all biological sample shipping requirements. Designed to be CO2 resistant and stop costly damage to molecular and cellular solutions when using dry ice. Airtight and leakproof secure seal ensures consistent sample integrity.
Labcon™ SuperClear™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Made from a unique ultra clear medical grade resin and engineered with thick, durable walls for high speed centrifugation. Tubes with flat caps can be cleaned and reused.
Labcon™ SuperClear™ Specimen Collection and Transport Tubes
Specimen collection and transport microcentrifuge tubes come with molded, elastomeric ring screw caps.
Labcon™ PerformR™ 175 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
With attached flat integral elastomeric seal screw caps, side graduations, and writing surface
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