TPP TubeSpin® Bioreactors

TPP TubeSpin® Bioreactors have a proven track record in large-scale screening and optimization processes of suspension cells. Designed for efficiency, these tubes allow evaluation of parameters important for production up-scaling while using minimal culture volumes—maximizing the number of parallel experiments possible at the same time.

Suspension cells ranging from immune cells to insect cells, and microorganisms such as E. coli and yeast, can be both cultured and centrifuged directly in TubeSpin® Bioreactors, eliminating the need for transfers before spinning down.

Key Features

• Working volume: 1–35 mL
• Start small suspension cell cultures directly from frozen stocks
• Suitable for bacterial, yeast, and suspension cell cultures (static or shaking)
• Conical bottom for easy pelleting
• 0.22 µm PTFE filter membrane for sterile gas exchange
• Five adjustable openings (A–E) to regulate ventilation as needed
• Fits in standard 15 mL centrifuge rotors
• Dual-purpose: culture and spin in the same tube
• Saves on consumables compared to Erlenmeyer flasks and transfer tubes

Advantages

• Superior gas exchange and defined ventilation control
• Flexible working volumes with one tube type
• Eliminates transfer steps — centrifuge cultures directly
• Enables large-scale, parallel experiments
• Minimizes cell shearing and foam formation (no stirring mechanism)
• Space-saving compared to T-flasks
• Reduces plastic use and waste
• Easy sampling and withdrawal

Applications: Bacterial & Microbiological Cultures

• TPP TubeSpin® Bioreactors are ideally suited for bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms. Compared to traditional glass test tubes, these disposable tubes save time and effort by eliminating washing and sterilization steps.
• Support aerobic and anaerobic cultures via adjustable filter cap openings
• Culture 1–35 mL volumes per tube — ideal for mini preps, small-scale screens, and downstream workflows
• Disposable format ensures fast setup and reduced contamination risk
• Compatible with CO shaking incubators for parallel high-throughput cultivation

Water Loss Minimization

• When incubating small culture volumes for extended periods, water loss can affect growth. 
• TubeSpin® Bioreactors allow control of evaporation by selectively closing openings above the sterile PTFE filter membrane, while still ensuring effective gas exchange.

Quality Assurance

• Manufactured from high-quality, optically clear plastic
• Sterile, gamma irradiated
• Certified DNase/RNase, nucleic acid, and pyrogen-free

Contact us for free samples and explore how TPP TubeSpin® Bioreactors
can streamline your cell culture workflows.   

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TPP Tissue Culture Tubes

TPP Tissue Culture Tubes provide a versatile solution for cell culture, microscopy, and centrifugation in both research and industrial applications.

Available in 10 cm² and 20 cm² surface areas, these flat tubes offer crystal-clear transparency, activated growth surfaces, and user-friendly features like large openings for pipettes and scrapers, vented screw caps, and stable stacking. Ideal for adherent cell culture and convenient handling in CO incubators.

Features of TPP Tissue Culture Tube 10 cm²:

• Multifunctional: cultivation, incubation, examination under microscopy, and centrifugation.
• Conical shape eases pellet removal.
• 10 cm² surface activated growth area with crystal-clear transparency.
• Large opening allows full access for pipettes and scrapers.
• Sloped and flattened upper side reduces refraction for microscopy.
• Compatible with 50 mL standard centrifuge adapters (1,200 g).
• Segmental packaging protects tubes from scratches during transport.
• Bag slits with laser perforation allow easy opening.
• Fits TPP tissue culture racks (8 x tubes horizontal for CO incubator storage).

Features of TPP Tissue Culture Tube 20 cm²:

• 20 cm² activated growth surface over a 50 mm length.
• Volume graduations up to the tip for precise measurements.
• Specially formed 10-sided comb from “VENT” screw cap with “Click” prevents rolling and allows easy re-positioning.
• Click to lock: “VENT” screw cap ensures constant airflow in vertical position.
• Compatible with 15 mL standard tube adapter; centrifuge up to 1,200 g.
• Re-closable zipper bag with laser perforation for convenient storage.

Quality Assurance:

• Made from high-quality polystyrene for excellent optical clarity.
• Sterile, gamma-irradiated packaging.
• Certified DNAse/RNAse, nucleic acid, and pyrogen-free.

Specifications

Contact us for free samples and experience how TPP Tissue Culture Tubes improve your cell culture workflow.

TPP Filtermax Filtration Units

The TPP Filtermax Filtration System is engineered for high-performance laboratory filtration with a premium 0.22 µm PES membrane. Its quadratic design offers a 20% larger filtration surface compared to circular membranes, improving throughput and saving valuable refrigerator space. The stable square bottom ensures secure handling during use, reducing the risk of tipping.

Each unit is designed for user comfort and flexibility. The tapered neck allows a firm grip, even with gloved hands, and the 45 mm neck thread ensures compatibility with standard bottles. Researchers can select a complete filter system, top only, or flask only to fit their workflow.

The Filtermax series is ideal for sterile filtration of media, buffers, and other laboratory liquids where speed, reliability, and sterility are essential.

Key Features

• Large square filter PES membrane (0.22 µm)
• High flow rate and low protein binding
• Square design for stability and optimized fridge storage
• Ergonomic tapered neck for slip-free grip
• 45 mm neck thread for bottle compatibility
• Flexible options: filter system, filter only, or flask only

Quality Assurance

• Gamma-sterilized, DNAse/RNAse-Free, and pyrogen-Free
• Individually wrapped in a peel-off plastic wrapper
• Screw cap & vacuum accessories included in each sterile package

Specifications
 

Contact us today to request a sample and experience the difference of TPP Filtermax in your lab.

TPP Clipmax Chamber Slide System

The TPP Clipmax Chamber Slide System (10 cm²) is a unique combination of a tissue culture flask and a removable microscope slide (25 x 75 mm), designed to simplify your cell culture and imaging workflows. Grow cells directly in the chamber, then remove the slide for easy fixation, staining, and imaging - without the need for transfer steps that increase contamination risk.

Clipmax is especially suited for cell culture, immunocytochemistry (ICC), immunofluorescence (IF), and cell analysis workflows, allowing you to work directly on the crystal-clear microscope slide for reliable, reproducible results.

Key Features

Optimal Optical Clarity

• Crystal-clear plastic microscope slide designed for cell imaging
• Suitable for staining, fixation, and especially for immunofluorescence measurements
• Solvent-resistant surface (acetone, ethanol, xylene)

Applications

• Cell culture chamber slide for imaging and analysis
• Immunocytochemistry (ICC) and immunofluorescence (IF) studies
• Staining and fixation directly on the microscope slide
• Ideal for researchers needing a media-saving, solvent-resistant, chambered slide system 

Streamline your imaging workflows with TPP Clipmax – culture, stain, and analyze cells
directly on one slide. Contact us today for a sample!