Centrifuge Tubes with Flip Top Caps

• Graduations are printed in bold, easy-to-read black ink and are accurate to +/-2%
• Large white marking area provides excellent contrast for identification
• Easy to write on flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal
• Tubes include graduations molded into the conical bottom, ideal for pellet viewing and small volume quantification
• Ergonomic flip top cap is designed for single handed operation

Packaging Options

• Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags
• Paperboard rack is a recyclable, fold-flat alternative to bulky foam racks

 
Specifications

	15 mL Tubes	50 mL Tubes
Non-Pyrogenic	Yes	Yes
Autoclavable	Yes	Yes
Primary Color	Tube: Natural	Tube: Natural
Secondary Color	Cap: Green	Cap: Green
Primary Material	Tube: Polypropylene	Tube: Polypropylene
Secondary Material	Cap: HDPE	Cap: HDPE
Maximum Volume	15 mL	50 mL
Graduated	Yes	Yes
Graduation Increments (Subdivisions)	0.5 mL	2.5 mL
Max Force (RCF)g	9,400	9,400
RNase/DNase Free	Yes	Yes

ProtectR™ Dry Ice Storage Tubes

Key Features

• Tested and certified to the IATA 95kPa standard
• Patented writing surface prevents smeared ink and protects your notes
• Flat caps with integral molding in two material seal are virtually leak proof
• Tube are printed with three colors that highlight important features of the tubes.
• USP Class medical grade resins and packaging. ProtectR tubes are for all lab uses.

 Full Protection of Your Samples
Samples of proteins, other biological molecules, and cell cultures are commonly shipped and stored on dry ice, putting them at risk of acidification by up to 2.5 pH units. In standard centrifuge tubes, CO2 vapor from dry ice enters the tube headspace and causes a significant drop in the pH of the sample.

Even in short term storage conditions, samples may become acidified. This acidification can affect the integrity and reproducibility of samples, and may result in a loss of protein activity.

ProtectR™ tubes are the ideal vessel for primary and secondary sample containment. Samples are shipped on dry ice in a variety of volumes. When shipped in standard, small volume tubes, samples are at risk of acidifcation. ProtectR™ tubes can be used as a secondary shipping tube for multiple small volume tubes. With their airtight, leak-resistant secure seal, ProtectR™ tubes provide a protective barrier against CO2 exposure, safeguarding the sample(s) inside from costly damage. Only ProtectR™ tubes ensure consistent sample integrity and protein activity across experiments. Even if samples are delayed during shipping, they will not become compromised, saving time and money.

Most international and domestic carriers now require adherence to the IATA standards for all biological substance shipments. IATA 95 kPa certification ensures containers are leak-resistant under differential pressure conditions such as in air transport. This certification requires containers to prove capable of withstanding, without leakage, an internal pressure producing a pressure differential of not less than 95 kPa (0.95 bar, 13.8 psi).

ProtectR™ tubes feature our Patented ViewPoint™ labeling spot that helps to reduce smearing of lab markers at the same time it protects sample labeling from damage during storage or procedures. ProtectR™ tubes are available in our exclusive 10 tube IntegraPack® packaging. And like all our sterile products we only use medical grade packaging and sterilize following a validated ISO 11137 method.
 
 

ViewPoint™ Thermochromatic Centrifuge Tubes

• Real Time Temperature: Patent Pending real time temperature signaling.
• UV Protection: Prevents damage to biomolecules from UV.
• Temperature Control: Maintain desired temperature throughout experimentation.
• Certified Safe: Tested and certified safe for use in Cell Culture and other critical work.
• Wide Range of Options: Available in sterile and non sterile packaging with three tube styles.
• Medical Grade: USP Class medical grade resins and packaging. Safe for all lab uses.

Real-Time Temperature Signaling
ViewPoint™ tubes transition from clear to blue when exposed to cold temperatures. This multi-step and reversible thermochromic transition offers real-time temperature signaling to indicate fluctuations above and below 4°C. At 5° C and above ViewPoint™ tubes are clear and transparent. At 4°C ViewPoint™ tubes transition to light blue and become slightly opaque. At 0°C ViewPoint™ tubes reach their full progressive transition to dark blue, are completely opaque, and provide protection from Ultraviolet (UV) light.

Patents Pending.

Optimize Incubation Time On Ice
A large number of protocols require chilled cells and/or chilled solvents. In these protocols samples and solutions are chilled for 30 minutes, 3 hours, or overnight. ViewPoint™ signals that a sample is chilled to 0 - 4°C. Efficient chilling reduces incubation time, saving researchers time in a busy workflow.

Real-Time Temperature Signaling Protects Samples
It is critical to reduce the formation of ice crystals when working with aqueous samples. Ice crystals begin to form at 0 – 4°C and damage cells. ViewPoint™ tubes begin transitioning from clear to light blue at 4°C with full dark blue signaling at 0°C. Real-time temperature signaling alerts the researcher to potentially harmful ice crystal formation and enables the maintenance of the desired temperature throughout experimentation.

Protection from Ultraviolet Radiation
When fully dark blue (0°C) ViewPoint™ tubes provide added protection from Ultraviolet (UV) light. Unlike other tinted products, ViewPoint™ tubes become opaque at 0°C and provide protection from UV, eliminating the need for wrapping tubes in aluminum foil to shield sensitive samples from light radiation. Without a bulky aluminum foil wrap, ViewPoint™ tubes fit perfectly into racks and can be clearly labeled on the frosted writing surface.

ViewPoint™ tubes are available in our exclusive IntegraPack® 10 tube packs, reusable polypropylene racks, and non-sterile bulk bags (1.5mL) All our sterile products use medical grade packaging and are radiation sterilized following a validated ISO 11137 method.

ViewPoint™ tubes are patent pending. The three-color tube labeling graphics are copyright, trademark, and trade dress of Labcon North America
 

10 mL Centrifuge Tube

• Closes gap between 5 mL & 15 mL tubes - Save on shipping charges and storage space
• Printed graduations - From 1.5 mL to 10 mL (0.5 mL increments)
• Reduced height (compared to 15 mL) - Minimizes shipping, storage, and waste
• Compatible with MTC C4015 Adapter - For cell straining and easy filling
• Sterilized bags of 50 tubes - RNase, DNase, & Pyrogen free

Whenever 15 mL is too much and 5 mL is not enough, MTC's new 10 mL screw cap conical centrifuge tube is the perfect compromise.

In addition to the obvious reduction in freight costs, storage space and plastic waste, the reduced height makes 100% sample recovery possible. This also reduces the cross-contamination risks associated with accidental contact between the pipette and the inner wall of 15mL tubes.

These new tubes are generally compatible with 15 mL centrifuge rotors, racks, block heaters, etc. MTC Bio 10 mL centrifuge tubes can withstand up to 12,000 xg maximum RCF* and are supplied sterile, certified RNase, DNase and pyrogen free. Packed in bags of 50 tubes with screw caps attached.

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

Specifications

*without cap

Ideal for storage of buffers, reagents, and other solutions.

• Convenient 30ml size
• Skirted, self-standing
• Easy-open, easy-close, leakproof cap
• Sterile, non-autoclavable

Graduated Conical Base Centrifuge Tubes

• High-clarity, medical-grade polymer
• 5 mL graduations
• Rated to 20,000 × G (50 mL Tubes) & 17,000 x G (15 mL Tubes)
• Temperature range: -80°C to 40°C
• For use in medical, pharmaceutical, food industry, and molecular biology
• Sterile and certified free of detectable DNase, RNase, DNA, PCR inhibitors, and pyrogens

• Single piece lid and tube available in conical and self-standing bottoms
• Tab on lid enables convenient one-handed opening
• Lid audibly snaps closed, and opens with a "pop!" so you know when it is sealed
• Ideal for sample storage, collection, and experimental procedures

15mL and 50 mL screw cap centrifuge tubes that are now available in individual sterile packets. Individual packets eliminate the worry of whether or not tubes in an already opened bag are still sterile and creates an ease of not having to fumble around with open bags or racks of 50 tubes. These are sterile right up until the time you open the convenient easy peel package.

The conical 15ml and 50ml centrifuge tubes are made of premium polypropylene for clarity and centrifugal strength. Tubes and caps may be frozen at temperatures as low as -86°C. The maximum centrifugal force is 12,000xg for the 15ml tubes and 15,000xg for the 50 ml tubes*. Caps have a flat top surface for easy marking and labeling.

• Sterile, individually wrapped
• RNase, DNase, and Pyrogen free
• Easy peel wrappers
• Flat, markable screw caps

PerformR® 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.
• Patented reusable racks replace foam racks with a sustainable, autoclavable, freezable alternative. And our racks can be interlocked to form a workstation.
• All SuperClear® sterile tubes receive a validated irradiation dose following ISO 11137 requirements and have packaging approved for medical use.-
• 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

PerformR® centrifuge tubes combine reliable performance in major centrifuges. Spin rates higher than most popular brands. And high-quality lab certified non cyto-toxic medical grade resin.

PerformR® Centrifuge tubes are designed for your everyday centrifugation and storage needs. These tubes include large white solvent resistant labeling areas and black easy to read graduations. They are available with a flat cap that is easy to label. All package versions are sterilized with a validated and approved ISO 11137 method. Racked tubes are packaged in a reusable, autoclavable, and freezable (-80°C) polypropylene rack that inter-locks to allow you to create a workstation. PerformR® tubes are available in packaging styles for all your needs, including reusable polypropylene racks, sterile-bulk bags, and non-sterile bulk bags. All our sterile products are radiation sterilized following a validated ISO 11137 method.
 

Flat or Plug Caps
PerformR® tubes come with either a flat or plug style cap.
 

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

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