PerformR® Freestanding Centrifuge Tubes
High Performance Centrifugation

• Labcon PerformR® Tubes are developed using our own in-house laboratory and tested in real labs in basic procedures.
• Only 100% Medical Grade polypropylene resins are used in PerformR® Tubes. No recycled plastics or commodity grade resins.
• PerformR® Centrifuge Tubes are autoclavable with a standard 122°C plasticware process for 15 minutes.
• PerformR® tubes are printed using UV fixed inks that won't rub off like screen printed tubes from other suppliers. Graduations are tested for accuracy during every production lot.
• Labcon is the only major supplier in our industry to be registered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Spins to 12,500 RCF

These freestanding 50mL centrifuge tubes are available for use in those applications where a rack is not available. They include a large white solvent resistant writing area and black graduations. Available with either a flat cap or a plug style cap. Freezable (-80°C) and autoclavable (122°C), if caps are loosely attached to the tubes.

PerformR® Freestanding Centrifuge Tubes

• Flat screw caps
• Molded graduations
• IATA 95kPa certified
• ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin Free (non-pyrogenic)
• Polypropylene USP Class VI resin
• Centrifuging to 10,000 x G
• Tubes and caps are freezable to -80°C
• Tubes are autoclavable

30mL PP Centrifuge Tubes

25 mL Centrifuge Tubes

• Fits most 50 mL rotors - Rim eliminates need for adapter
• Printed graduations - From 5mL to 2mL
• Compact low-profile design - Minimizes shipping, storage, and waste
• Gamma sterilized - RNase, DNase, & Pyrogen free

MTC Bio's 25 mL tube is the newest addition to our family of screw cap conical tubes. Closing the obvious gap between 15 mL and 50 mL tubes, they are ideal for any application that requires more than 15 mL and less than 50 mL, including midipreps, general sample prep, centrifugation, mixing and storage.

Aside from the reduction in freight costs, storage space and plastic waste, the 33% reduced height and large diameter design (which is identical to 50 mL tubes) allows for faster re-suspension of pellets and 100% recovery of small samples. Concerns about cross-contamination (a frequent result of accidental contact between the pipette and the inner wall of a 15 mL tube) are eliminated by the hood-friendly, low profile, wide diameter format.

Additionally, the tubes have a 360° support rim, just below the cap. Similar to 1.5 mL tubes, this rim allows the tube to fit into most racks, blocks, shields and rotors without requiring adapters. Made of high clarity polypropylene, MTC Bio 25mL conical tubes can withstand up to 17,000 xg maximum RCF* and are supplied sterile, certified RNase, DNase and pyrogen free and packed in racks or bags of 25 tubes with screw caps attached.

*Refers to liquids with a specific gravity of 1.0, using appropriate rotors, cushions and adapters.

Specifications

*without cap

15 mL PerformR® Polystyrene Centrifuge Tubes

• Centrifuging to 3,000 x G
• Attached flat screw caps
• Molded graduations
• Validated Sterilization (ISO 11137) for use in Research and Medical lab
• Not autoclavable or freezable

Polystyrene tubes are made of crystal clear resin and have bold etched graduations.  They can be used for some culture applications that require a glass clear material.  Cap includes a polyethylene liner.

Caps have a three-ply co-extruded liner consisting of a foamed White Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) core sandwhiched between two solid layers of Low-Density Polyethylene which contains High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) for improved stiffness.  Not autoclavable or freezable. 

All sterile package versions are sterilized with a validated and approved ISO 11137 method. Racked tubes are packaged in a sustainable cardboard rack that is easy to recycle.

SUPERCLEAR® 15 & 50 ML CENTRIFUGE TUBES

• Leak resistant flat camps with elastomeric molded-in sealing
• Patented, extra-large writing panel shows contents in tube clearly, labels easily, and is smear resistant for permanent coding
• Easy to read graduations and reverse scale for accurate measurements
• MAX FREEZE indicates the maximum volume for samples that will be frozen
• Thick, durable, medical grade resin withstands breakage and allows tubes to spin at g-forces up to 233% greater than other tubes
• SuperClear® tubes are recyclable, are offered in reusable/recyclable racks and feature recycling codes

CLARITY
Made from an ultra-clear non-cytotoxic medical grade resin that allows you see sample volume and color easily. These tubes feature highly visible printed graduations for easy filling and sample preparation.

DURABILITY
Engineered with thick, durable walls for ultra-high-speed centrifugation. SuperClear® tubes consistently out-perform other brands.

RELIABILITY
Our patented, extra-large writing panel is the largest on the market and transparent to easily view your sample through your label. This writing panel is also smear-resistant for permanent coding and won’t wear off when inserting and removing your tube from the centrifuge rotor.

SECURITY
Leak resistant SuperClear® 15 mL and 50 mL flat caps feature a molded-in sealing ring that keeps your closed tubes completely secure. These caps are ideal for vortexing chemicals and long rocker incubations.

SUSTAINABILITY
Designed for maximum product recyclability and manufactured in a solar powered facility with unique waste-free molding machines. Tube graphics and graduations are printed with UV cured inks which significantly reduces the emissions of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Offered in reusable and recyclable racks.

CAP STYLES

Flat caps

• Leak resistant
• Integral molded in elastomeric sealing ring (on both 15 mL & 50 mL caps)
• Qualified to prevent passage of chloroform vapor
• Made from polypropylene
• Autoclavable (122°C)

Plug Caps

• Secure seal for extended storage
• Does not include elastomeric ring
• Made from high-density polyethylene
• Autoclavable (122°C), as long as caps are loosely attached to the tubes

PACKAGING OPTIONS

Reusable & Recyclable Plastic Racks

•  25 tubes per rack
• Made from durable polypropylene
• Numbered wells
• Interlock to form benchtop workstations
• Stackable when empty
• Autoclavable (122°C) and freezable (-80°C)

Recyclable Cardboard Fiber Racks

• 25 tubes per rack
• Numbered wells
• Folds flat easily for recycling

IntegraPack®

• 5 sealed sleeves of 10 sterile tubes
• Validated secure seal for purity
• Can separate/open without scissors
• Leak resistant - can be immersed or sprayed with alcohol before opening
• Perfect for clean rooms/under the hood

Individually Wrapped

• One sterile tube in a thermal-sealed bag
• Validated secure seal for purity
• Leak resistant - can be immersed or sprayed with alcohol before opening
• Designed for techniques that require perfect sterility, such as tissue culture

Bags

• Bags contain 50 tubes
• Available in sterile and non-sterile
• Bags have validated secure seal for purity
• Great value and economical choice

Bulk

•  Tubes and caps are in separate bags

MIDSCI ITEM #	VWR ITEM #
3131-165-008-9	10015-922
3131-325-008-9	10160-138
3131-340-008-9	21008-214
3131-345-008-9	21008-216
3141-330-018-9	21008-089
3141-335-018-9	21008-103
3141-335-028-9	89401-574
3141-870-008-9	21008-105
3132-340-008-9	93000-020
3132-345-008-9	93000-022
3142-330-018-9	93000-024
3142-335-018-9	93000-026
3142-870-008-9	93000-028
3181-165-008-9	10015-678
3181-325-008-9	10160-140
3181-340-008-9	21008-240
3181-345-008-9	21008-242
3191-330-018-9	21008-169
3191-335-018-9	21008-178
3191-335-028-9	89401-572
3191-870-008-9	21008-177
3182-340-008-9	93000-030
3182-345-008-9	93000-032
3192-330-018-9	93000-034
3192-335-018-9	93000-036
3192-870-008-9	93000-038

250 mL Centrifuge Tubes

• Perfect for Cell harvesting
• Molded graduations from 0.5 to 250 mL
• Sterile, RNase, DNase & Pyrogen free
• Leak-proof screw-cap

250 mL screw-cap polypropylene tubes are manufactured for temperature and chemical resistance. These tubes are intended for large volume centrifugation and are widely used in cell harvesting/purification and drug discovery applications. Tubes can withstand up to 6,000xg maximum RCF*. They are supplied in sterile, RNase, DNase, and pyrogen-free packs of 5 tubes, 70 tubes per case.

UVsafe™ Amber 15 mL and 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes for Light-Sensitive Samples

• Certified to block 100% UV light
• Completely opaque, protecting even the most light sensitive compounds
• Will still pass visible light so you can see your sample volume
• Large, white solvent-resistant writing panel
• Caps & tubes feature recycling codes
• Plug caps are autoclavable when attached to UVsafe tubes
• Accurate, easy-to-read printed graduations
• Max RCF printed on the tube
• Freezeable (-80°C) and autoclavable 122°C), as long as caps are loosely attached to the tubes

PLUG CAPS

• Secure seal for extended storage
• Made from high-density polyethylene
• Autoclavable (122°C), as long as caps are loosely attached to the tubes

15mL PP (17x118mm) Centrifuge Tubes

• Sterile, RNase, DNase, pyrogen and cytotoxin free
• Available racked or bagged
• Compatible with standard rotors
• Frosted marking surface

• Spin up to 70,000 x g
• Disposable - avoid potential contamination from reusing tubes
• Capped tubes have frosted surface for easy labeling
• Sterile

MacroTube® Vivid™

• Vivid printed graduations
• RNase, DNase, pyrogen-free
• Resealable sterile packaging
• Ultra-clear polypropylene
• Snap apart racks (2 x 25 tubes)

110158 & 110178 | 17 x 100 mm Plastic Tubes with Dual Position Snap Cap

These plastic culture tubes are produced in polystyrene (PS) or polypropylene (PP). The polystyrene tubes can withstand 1500 RPM during centrifugation. polypropylene tubes can withstand 3000 RPM and are autoclavable and freezable. Tubes with dual position snap caps (LDPE) provide either aerobic or anaerobic storage of samples. Note - Leave the dual position snap cap in the loose position for aerobic work and in the sealed position for anaerobic cultures.

110414, 110415 & 110440 | 12 x 75 mm Plastic Tubes

These plastic culture tubes are produced in polystyrene (PS) or polypropylene (PP). The polystyrene tubes can withstand 1500 RPM during centrifugation. polypropylene tubes can withstand 3000 RPM and are autoclavable and freezable. Tubes with dual position snap caps (LDPE) provide either aerobic or anaerobic storage of samples. Note - Leave the dual position snap cap in the loose position for aerobic work and in the sealed position for anaerobic cultures.

118115C | Universal Caps, Fits most 12 mm, 13 mm, & 16 mm Tubes

Guard samples against cross-contamination and laboratory work areas against infection and spillage with these universal snap caps. Precision molded from low-density polyethylene and designed to fit firmly on the tube. Closures are very sturdy under most rigorous procedures, including centrifugation.
These polyethylene (PE) universal caps are designed for easy-on and easy-off use. Cap removal is simple and quick. Universal caps are ideal for recapping most 12 mm, 13 mm and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes. Flexible closures protect from aerosols of highly infectious microorganisms. Not suitable for autoclaving.

118139 Series | Plug Stoppers for 12 mm Tubes

Polyethylene (PE) plug for 12 mm tubes and are available in a selection of colors for sample identification.

6263C | Plug Stoppers for 15 mL Centrifuge Tubes

Plug caps for 15 mL centrifuge tubes and are suitable for use with centrifuge tubes with a 17 mm diameter.

Being produced from polyethylene, they are flexible and provide better leak resistance than standard caps.