Microcentrifuge Tubes

Prepare, transfer and store samples securely

Whether you're preparing, transferring or storing samples, these multipurpose microcentrifuge tubes and caps can be used with confidence. Choose from a selection of tubes and caps that will suit your application.

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Snap Cap
Microcentrifuge Tubes		 Locking Lid
Microcentrifuge Tubes		 Specialty
Microcentrifuge Tubes		 Screw Cap Micro Tubes Microtiter
Tubes
Primary  Application
  • Centrifugation
  • Storage
  • Incubation
  • Boiling
  • Centrifugation
  • Mixing/Shaking
  • Mixing Small Volume Format
  • Short Term Storage
  • Sample Transportation
  • Transformation
  • Serial Dilution
  • Sample Preparation
  • Plate Transfer
Product Features
  • Secure Seal
  • High Clarity
  • Graduation Marks
  • Locking Lid
  • Graduation Marks
  • Polyethylene Plastic
  • Small volume
  • Low Binding
  • Knurl & Non Knurl Tube
  • O-ring Cap
  • 96 Well Rack format
  • 1.2ml volume level
Customer Benefits
  • Reduce Sample Loss
  • Excellent Sample Visibility
  • Quick Volume Reference
  • Prevent Cap Aperture
  • Quick Volume Reference
  • Soft, easy to cut for sample removal
  • Narrow tube design provides small pellet format
  • Sample Recovery
  • Support automation filling and labeling systems
  • Provides Secure Seal
  • Support Plate Transfer
  • Additional tube volume for serial dilution and mixing
Quick  Specs
  • 0.5, 1.5, 2.0mL
  • Range:
    25-30k x G
  • Color Options & UV protection
  • Sterile & Non-Sterile
  • Autoclavable 120°C,15PSI,15 minutes
  • -80°C Storage
  • 0.5, 1.5, 2.0mL
  • Range:
    24-30k x G
  • Natural Only
  • Sterile & Non-Sterile
  • Autoclavable 120°C,15PSI,15 minutes
  • -80°C Storage
  • 0.25 & 0.4mL
  • PE & PP resin
  • Non-Sterile
  • 0.5, 1.5, 2.0mL
  • Range:
    18-25k x G
  • Natural & UV protection
  • Sterile & Non-Sterile
  • Skirted & Non Skirted
  • Colored Caps and Tethered Caps
  • -80°C Storage
  • 1.2mL
  • Available 8 Strip Cap
  • Natural Only
  • Sterile & Non-Sterile
  • Autoclavable 120°C,15PSI,15 minutes
  • -80°C Storage
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Tube details and features

Snap cap tubes with secure seal

Features include:

• Flexible cap collar
• Beveled cap
• Frosted cap & side
• Secure seal
• Hydrophobe
• Format rack fit
• Conical tapered
• Graduation marks

Ultra-clear natural tubes

Features include:

• 100% virgin polypropylene
• Ultra clear
• Conical or free standing
• Knurled or non-knurled
• 0.5, 1.5, 2.0mL options
• Automation compatible
• Temperature -80C to +95C
• Suitable for Vapor phase Ln2

Sturdy, easy-to-handle secure-seal caps

Features include:

• Multicolored caps
• Tethered straps
• Compressed O-ring 
• Beveled edge
• Knurled cap
• Etched Cap Top Surface

UV protective amber tubes

Features include:

• 100% virgin polypropylene
• UV protection
• Conical or free standing
• Knurled or non-knurled
• 0.5, 1.5, 2.0mL options
• Automation compatible
• Temperature -80C to +95C
• Suitable for Vapor phase Ln2

 Screw Cap Micro Tubes common applications:

•  Centrifugation
•  Non-specific binding
•  Permeability & dye stability
•  pH compatibility		 •  Sample preparation
•  Storage
• Transformation
 

Select the rack to suite your storage needs

With bench space at a premium, we offer a variety of rack solutions to organize your laboratory work space while conducting, transporting and storing your experiments.

Flipstrip Racks Reversible Racks Flipper Racks Four-Way Flipper Racks Freezer Racks
Holds tubes sizes:
0.5, 1.5, 2.0mL		 Holds tube sizes:
0.5, 2.0mL		 Holds tube sizes:
0.5, 1.5, 2.0mL		 Hold tube sizes:
0.5, 1.5, 2.0, 15, 50mL		 Hold tube sizes:
0.5, 1.5, 2.0mL
  8 x 12 grid 8 x 12 grid 8 x 4 grid 9 x 9 grid
3.81cm tall
20.32cm wide
11.43cm deep		 3.81cm tall
20.95cm wide
11.43cm deep		 5.08cm tall
20.95cm wide 
11.43cm deep		 4.5cm tall
17.5cm wide
9cm deep		 4.45cm tall
12.7cm wide
12.7cm deep
96 wells
double-sided		 96 wells
double-sided		 96 wells
double-sided		 4 wells
12 wells
32 wells		 81 wells
with clear lid with clear lid with clear lid  --  with lid
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