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 MetalFree® Centrifuge Tubes

• Made of 100% medical grade ultra low metal virgin resins
• Certified below one part per billion (<1ppb) for trace metals
• Natural colorant-free flat caps
• Autoclavable (122°C) & Freezable (-80°C)

Labcon’s MetalFree® centrifuge tubes are specifically processed to ensure that common trace metals and elements that can interfere with experiments are below an ICP-MS detection level of one part per billion (<1ppb). These tubes are perfect for storage of samples and for applications requiring the assurance of low background metals.

Metals included in testing are: Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Aluminum, Silicon, Nickel, Vanadium, Sodium, Phosphorous, Cobalt, Chromium, Potassium, Lithium, Selenium, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic, and Lead.

All package versions are sterilized with a validated and approved ISO 11137 method. Racked tubes are packaged in recyclable fiber racks.

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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.

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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 (1.5 mL) 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.

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Labcon PerformR® 15 and 50 mL 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. PerformR® tubes come with either a flat or plug style cap.

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Labcon PerformR® 50 mL Skirted 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 50 mL 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.

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Labcon PerformR® 30 mL Skirted 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

Labcon PerformR® 15 mL 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.

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• 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

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

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