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

 

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

MacroTube® Vivid™ 5 mL Tubes

Sterile, Ultra-Clear Tubes with Vivid Printed Graduations.

MacroTube® Vivid™ tubes are designed for precision, visibility, and purity in every lab application. Made from ultra-clear polypropylene, these high-quality laboratory tubes feature bold, vividly printed graduations for easy and accurate volume measurement. Ideal for researchers and technicians who need reliable, contaminant-free performance, each tube is certified RNase, DNase, and pyrogen-free.

Packaged sterile in resealable bags, MacroTube® Vivid™ tubes provide convenience and contamination control. Each set is housed in snap-apart racks (2 x 25 tubes) for quick access, efficient organization, and minimized waste.

Key Features

• Vivid, easy-to-read printed graduations for precise measurement
• Made from ultra-clear polypropylene for superior sample visibility
• Certified RNase, DNase, and pyrogen-free
• Sterile tubes packaged in resealable bags
• Snap-apart racks (2 x 25) for convenience and storage flexibility

MTC™ Bio Large Volume Centrifuge Tubes

Sterile, Leak-Proof, and Equipment-Compatible.

MTC™ Bio Large Volume Conical Centrifuge Tubes are designed for high-capacity sample processing in research, clinical, and industrial labs. Made from high-quality polypropylene, these tubes feature easy-to-read molded graduations for accurate volume measurement and leak-proof screw caps to ensure secure sealing during centrifugation, mixing, or storage.

Each tube is sterile, RNase-free, DNase-free, and pyrogen-free, making them ideal for sensitive applications, including molecular biology, biochemistry, and sample storage. Fully compatible with popular centrifuges and laboratory equipment, these tubes offer the reliability and convenience your workflow demands.

Key Features

• Large volume capacity for high-throughput needs
• Molded graduations for precise measurements
• Leak-proof screw caps prevent spillage and contamination
• Sterile, RNase-, DNase-, and pyrogen-free
• Compatible with most centrifuges and rotors
• Ideal for cell culture, nucleic acid work, and sample storage 

Specifications

Max RCF*	6000×g
Temp. Range	-80°C to 120°C
Material	Tube: Polypropylene Cap: HDPE

5 mL Snap-Cap MacroTubes®

• Compatible with standard equipment
• Easy-open flip top
• Syringe port in cap
• Unsurpassed clarity, virgin polypropylene
• Dual graduations (at every 0.2 mL and 0.5 mL)
• Certified RNase and DNase-free.

5 mL MacroTubes® scale up the conveniences of standard 1.5 mL tubes for larger volumes. These polypropylene tubes come with an attached cap that provides a tight, leak-proof seal and can be opened (or closed) with one hand. The cap is designed to provide a secure seal from -86°C to 80°C.

They have the same diameter as standard 15 mL tubes for compatibility with centrifuge rotors, etc. They have replaced 15 mL tubes in many applications, reducing plastic waste, storage space, and shipping costs. Contamination of pipettor shafts can be eliminated because the tube length is short enough for standard 1 mL and/or 5 mL tips to reach the tube's conical bottom. The syringe port in the cap is useful not only for needle and syringe access but also for venting internal pressure that has built up due to incubation at higher temperatures.

Dimensions: 16.5 x 54 mm (not including rim and cap)
Maximum Centrifugal Force: 25,000 x g (when properly supported in the appropriate rotor)   
 
 

ProSeries™ High Performance Centrifuge Tubes

MTC Bio’s new ProSeries™ Centrifuge Tubes offer maximum performance and a wide range of innovative features. ProSeries™ Tubes feature a 20,000 × g RCF rating, an industry-first temperature indicator patch, and Hi-Viz™ Graduations that are recognizable at any viewing angle. Marked at both their maximum nominal capacity, as well as their maximum freeze volume, these tubes have been designed with a focus on environmentalism and waste reduction. Tubes are marked with standardized recycling information and are available in Eco-Plastic fold-flat racks rather than traditional styrofoam racks.

The flat, markable screw caps feature high precision threads that make them easy to open with one hand without compromising the 95kPa rated leak-proof seal.

• 20,000×g Max RCF Marked Directly on Tube
• FreezeTech™ temperature Indicator Changes Color at 0°C 
• Hi-Viz™ Graduations, Including Maximum Freeze Line 
• Eco-Plastic Racks and/or Resealable Zip Bags
• E-Beam Sterilized (SAL 10-6)

 Specifications

Latex, TE, BSE, Endotoxin Free
Medical Grade PP conforms to FDA 21CFR (USP Class IV)
Produced in Class 100,000 Clean Room 

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)
 

ClearSeal™ Generic Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes

Sterile, Leak-Proof, Ultra-Clear.

ClearSeal™ Generic Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes are designed for superior sample protection and storage. Made from ultra-clear polypropylene, these sterile microcentrifuge tubes feature pre-assembled screw caps with secure silicone O-rings, ensuring a 100% leak-proof seal under extreme conditions—from
-86°C to +121°C.

Available in multiple sizes and configurations, including a convenient loop-cap option on the 2.0 mL size, ClearSeal™ tubes meet the needs of both research laboratories and diagnostic/reagent packaging applications. Each tube is certified RNase, DNase, and pyrogen-free, making them ideal for sensitive biological samples.

ClearSeal™ microtubes can be centrifuged at up to 22,000 x g* and are packaged in resealable bags of 50 for ease of use and contamination control. Available in single-color cap packs of 1000.

Key Features

• Leak-proof O-ring screw cap for secure sealing
• Ultra-clear polypropylene for easy sample visibility
• Sterile; free from RNase, DNase, and pyrogens
• Withstands -86°C to +121°C
• Centrifuge-safe up to 22,000 x g*
• Available in loop-cap version (2.0 mL)
• Resealable bags of 50 for convenient storage
• Single-color cap packs (1000/pk)
• White, printed graduations for easy volume identification 

*Performance based on liquids with specific gravity of 1.0 using compatible rotors and adapters.
 

ClearSeal™ Graduated Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes

Sterile, Leak-Proof, Ultra-Clear.

ClearSeal™ Graduated Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes are designed for superior sample protection and storage. Made from ultra-clear polypropylene, these sterile microcentrifuge tubes feature pre-assembled screw caps with secure silicone O-rings, ensuring a 100% leak-proof seal under extreme conditions—from -86°C to +121°C.

Available in multiple sizes and configurations, including a convenient loop-cap option on the 2.0 mL size, ClearSeal™ tubes meet the needs of both research laboratories and diagnostic/reagent packaging applications. Each tube is certified RNase, DNase, and pyrogen-free, making them ideal for sensitive biological samples.

ClearSeal™ microtubes can be centrifuged at up to 22,000 x g* and are packaged in resealable bags of 50 for ease of use and contamination control. Available with white, printed graduations and in single-color cap packs of 1000.

Key Features

• Leak-proof O-ring screw cap for secure sealing
• Ultra-clear polypropylene for easy sample visibility
• Sterile; free from RNase, DNase, and pyrogens
• Withstands -86°C to +121°C
• Centrifuge-safe up to 22,000 x g*
• Available in loop-cap version (2.0 mL)
• Resealable bags of 50 for convenient storage
• Single-color cap packs (1000/pk)
• White, printed graduations for easy volume identification 

*Performance based on liquids with specific gravity of 1.0 using compatible rotors and adapters.
 

PureAmp™ PCR Tubes Strips & Caps

Precision-Engineered PCR Plastics for Standard & qPCR Applications.

PureAmp™ PCR tubes, strip tubes, and caps are manufactured for exceptional performance in both standard PCR and real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR). Available in 0.2 mL and 0.1 mL low-profile formats, PureAmp™ consumables offer superior thermal transfer due to ultra-thin, uniform wall construction, ensuring consistent and accurate amplification results.

Choose from individual tubes, 8-tube strips, and optically clear or domed caps. For qPCR workflows, white and frosted tubes enhance fluorescence reflectivity and signal clarity, making them ideal for sensitive detection applications. Color-coded PCR strips are also available for easy visual identification and tracking of samples.

All PureAmp™ PCR plastics are produced from medical-grade, heat-resistant polypropylene and certified free from RNase, DNase, DNA, and PCR inhibitors, ensuring the integrity and reproducibility of your results.

Key Features

• Available in 0.2 mL standard and 0.1 mL low-profile formats
• Ultra-thin, uniform wall thickness for rapid and even thermal cycling
• Configurations include single tubes, 8-tube strips, flat or domed caps
• White and frosted tubes for enhanced signal reflection in qPCR
• Color-coded strips for easy sample tracking
• Made from medical-grade polypropylene
• Certified free of RNase, DNase, DNA, and PCR inhibitors
• Compatible with most standard thermal cyclers and qPCR systems

Applications

• Standard PCR and thermal cycling
• Real-time qPCR and fluorescence-based detection
• High-throughput sample analysis
• Molecular biology and diagnostic workflows

Gel Crusher™ Spin Column

Rapid Gel Fragmentation for DNA Recovery.

Gel Crusher™ Spin Columns provide a fast, efficient, and consistent method for gel fragmentation, replacing traditional crush-and-soak or manual gel breaker steps. Designed with 600 uM filtration pores, these columns enable quick and uniform fragmentation of agarose or acrylamide gel slices, saving time and increasing DNA recovery yields.

Ideal for workflows in molecular cloning, PCR cleanup, restriction digests, DNA sequencing, and labeling protocols, the Gel Crusher™ simplifies the preparation of gel fragments for downstream purification and elution steps.

Simply insert the Gel Crusher™ column into a 2 mL microcentrifuge tube, add your pre-cut gel slice (prepared using a gel cutter or razor blade), and centrifuge at max speed (~15,000 x g) for 5 minutes. The gel will be forced through the 600 uM pores, producing small, uniform fragments that can be easily pipetted using wide-bore tips into NaCl or other solutions.

This process creates a fine slurry that enhances elution efficiency and improves access to the target nucleic acids, significantly reducing incubation and processing time.

Key Features

• Efficiently breaks gel slices into uniform fragments
• Eliminates manual crush-and-soak steps
• Increases DNA yield and recovery efficiency
• Fits standard 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes
• Compatible with standard benchtop centrifuges (up to 15,000 x g)
• 600 uM pore size ideal for agarose or acrylamide gels
• Simplifies downstream processes: elution, filtration, incubation
• For use in PCR, cloning, digestion, sequencing, and more 

Reversible Racks

• Choose 60 well (5 x 12) or 96 well (8 x 12) formats
• Reversible racks, accept 0.5 and 1.5 to 2.0 mL microtubes
• Alphanumeric marking on each well
• Made of polypropylene