Round Bottom Snap Cap Tubes

 

No more fumbling with caps for your tubes.

 

MTC Bio’s new round bottom snap cap culture/centrifuge tubes adopt the conveniences of popular 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes in higher capacities of 5 mL, 7 mL, and 10 mL. Prevent a common source of cross-contamination in the lab by completely eliminating the threat of mismatched caps.

These durable, polypropylene tubes are supplied sterile and are autoclavable. All tubes feature molded graduations and the 5 and 7 mL tubes have frosted marking areas. Tubes are packed in easy-to-open sterile bags of 100.

• Microtube convenience in larger capacities
• Attached caps seal at the rim with a “click”
• Sterile, easy-open bags of 100 tubes
• Molded graduations and frosted marking area

DuoClick™ Two Position Screw-Cap Culture Tubes

 

Revolutionize your culturing process with DuoClick™ Two Position Culture Tubes—featuring a patent-pending screw-cap design that offers simple, secure, and splatter-free closure. Ideal for both aerobic and anaerobic culturing, DuoClick™ tubes eliminate the frustration of traditional snap-caps and provide a safer, more controlled lab experience.

 

The innovative cap mechanism clicks into two distinct positions:

• First Click: Secure, ventilated seal for aerobic culturing
• Second Click: Airtight, leakproof seal for anaerobic culturing

Made from high-quality polypropylene, these tubes are durable, chemical-resistant, and centrifuge-safe up to 4,000 x g. They come gamma sterilized, with attached screw caps, and are available in ready-to-use rack packaging for maximum convenience. Each tube also features easy-to-read printed graduations and a flat, markable cap for improved labeling and traceability in busy lab environments.

 

Key Features

• Patent-pending DuoClick™ screw-cap with aerobic and anaerobic settings
• Reduces splashing and eliminates snap-cap frustration
• Flat, writable screw-cap for easy sample identification
• Printed graduations for accurate measurement
• Polypropylene construction – centrifuge safe up to 4,000 x g
• Gamma sterilized and ready-to-use in racks
• Ideal for microbiology, cell culture, and general lab use 

Upgrade your lab’s efficiency and safety with DuoClick™ Culture Tubes—the smarter solution for modern culturing workflows.
 

MTC™ Bio Culture Tubes

 

Polypropylene & Polystyrene Options.

 

MTC™ Bio Culture Tubes are ideal for laboratory sample collection, culturing, and storage. Available in 12 x 75 mm (5 mL) and 17 x 100 mm (14 mL) sizes, these high-quality plastic tubes come with dual-position LDPE snap caps for flexible use.

 

In the first cap position, the tube allows air exchange, ideal for aerobic culturing. The second position creates a leak-proof, airtight seal, perfect for anaerobic applications or secure sample storage.

 

Choose from two tube materials:

• Crystal-Clear Polystyrene (PS): Withstands temperatures from 0°C to 70°C and can be centrifuged up to 2000 x g.
• Durable Polypropylene (PP): Resists temperatures from -86°C to 121°C, making it ideal for extreme storage and autoclaving. These tubes tolerate centrifugation up to 4000 x g.

Options include:

• Tubes with attached snap caps and molded graduations
• Tubes without caps and graduation-free 

All MTC™ Bio culture tubes are sterile (SAL 10) and free of RNase, DNase, pyrogens, and cytotoxins, ensuring the integrity of your samples in every application.

 

Key Features

• Available in Polypropylene (PP) or Polystyrene (PS)
• Dual-position LDPE snap caps for aerobic or anaerobic use
• Molded graduations on capped versions
• Sterile and contaminant-free (RNase, DNase, pyrogen, cytotoxin)
• Temperature-resistant and centrifuge-compatible

Specifications
 

Item #	Material	Size	Vol.	Qty
T8301	Polypropylene	0.47 x 2.95 In. | 12 x 75 mm	5 mL	25/bg, 40 bgs/cs
T8302	Polypropylene	0.47 x 2.95 In. | 12 x 75 mm	5 mL	125/bg, 8 bgs/cs
T8305	Polystyrene	0.47 x 2.95 In. | 12 x 75 mm	5 mL	25/bg, 40 bgs/cs
T8306	Polystyrene	0.47 x 2.95 In. | 12 x 75 mm	5 mL	125/bg, 8 bgs/cs
T8320	Polypropylene	0.47 x 2.95 In. | 12 x 75 mm	5 mL	125/bg, 8 bgs/cs
T8300	Polystyrene	0.47 x 2.95 In. | 12 x 75 mm	5 mL	125/bg, 8 bgs/cs
C2595-7	Polypropylene	0.59 x 2.36 In. | 15 x 60 mm	7 mL	200/pk
T8235	Polypropylene	0.67 x 3.94 In. | 17 x 100 mm	14 mL	25/bg, 40 bgs/cs
T8260	Polypropylene	0.67 x 3.94 In. | 17 x 100 mm	14 mL	500/pk
T8232	Polypropylene	0.67 x 3.94 In. | 17 x 100 mm	14 mL	125/bg, 8 bgs/cs
T8225	Polystyrene	0.67 x 3.94 In. | 17 x 100 mm	14 mL	25/bg, 40 bgs/cs
T8250	Polystyrene	0.67 x 3.94 In. | 17 x 100 mm	14 mL	500/pk
T8236	Polystyrene	0.67 x 3.94 In. | 17 x 100 mm	14 mL	125/bg, 8 bgs/cs
T8309	Polyethylene	For 12 mm (0.47 In.) Tubes	N/A	125/bg, 8 bgs/cs
T8239	Polyethylene	For 17 mm (0.67 In.) Tubes	N/A	125/bg, 8 bgs/cs

 

Labcon SuperClear® Caps

Plug Style Caps for Culture Tubes.

• Endotoxin Free (non-pyrogenic)
• Polyethylene USP Class VI resin
• Not autoclavable
• Natural white color

Dual position aspirating cap for culture tubes. Cap includes plug position and open aspirating position.

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SuperClear™ Culture Tubes and Caps

• Ultra-clear resin
• Colored tubes available
• Medical grade (U.S.P.) packaging
• Thicker walls will not crush

These precision-molded, conical and round bottom tubes are perfect for a multitude of general laboratory uses. Precision crafted of extra clear virgin polypropylene in natural and colors or clear virgin polystyrene. Tube caps are made of low-density polyethylene for a secure seal and are available in a fluted plug style or dual position design that permits sample aspiration.

Polypropylene tubes are autoclavable to 122°C and freezable to -80°C. Polystyrene tubes are not autoclavable but have a nominal temperature range between 90°C and -40°C. Polyethylene caps are not autoclavable but are available pre-sterilized with many of the tube packages.

Polypropylene tubes can be centrifuged to 3000 RCF and polystyrene tubes will withstand 1500 RCF. (RCF; Relative Centrifugal Force, is not equivalent to RPM)
 

MTC™ Bio Transport/Culture Tubes

 

Sterile 16 x 100 mm Transport & Culture Tubes with Screw Caps – Polypropylene or Polystyrene.

 

These high-quality 16 x 100 mm sterile transport and culture tubes are designed for reliable laboratory use. Choose between transparent polypropylene tubes with a skirted, self-standing bottom or crystal clear polystyrene tubes with a traditional round bottom—ideal for sample collection, transport, and culture applications.

 

Each tube features leak-proof screw caps to prevent contamination, white printed graduations for easy volume measurement, and a large frosted white marking area (12 x 50 mm) for convenient labeling. Tubes are packaged sterile in bags of 100, with 10 bags (1,000 tubes total) per unit.

 

Key Features

• Available in polypropylene (self-standing - T7950) or polystyrene (round bottom - T7955)
• Leak-proof screw caps securely attached to each tube
• Easy-to-read white graduations for precise measurement
• Frosted marking area for clear sample identification
• Sterile packaging: 100/bg, 10 bgs/cs
• Ideal for specimen transport, cell culture, and general lab use 

Temperature Range

• Polypropylene: -80°C to 121°C (autoclavable, freezer-safe)
• Polystyrene: 0°C to 70°C (not suitable for autoclaving or freezing)

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.

Globe Scientific Culture Tubes

Globe Scientific is pleased to offer these premium quality borosilicate glass tubes. The tubes provide excellent chemical resistance and durability. They feature well-rounded bottoms and smooth, fire-polished rims. Dimensional specifications are rigidly controlled for reliable, uniform results. The tubes are produced in an ISO 9001:2008 certified factory. They are available in six sizes.

Our exclusive TubeSaver™ Packaging System helps prevent breakage and contamination during shipping and storage. The tubes are neatly stacked in heavy-duty, shrink wrapped boxes.

For additional convenience, the 10 x 75mm, 12 x 75mm and 13 x 100mm boxes fit into Globe Scientific’s metal/plexiglass tube dispensers.

• Tubes can be used for tissue culture and blood banks.
• Made from superior quality borosilicate glass to reduce pH changes and contaminants that are potentially leached from tubes made from soda lime glass.
• Tubes feature well-rounded bottoms and smooth fire-polished rims.
• Tubes are chemically inert.
• Produced in an ISO 9001:2008 certified factory.