General Product Information

Centrifuge Tubes

Researchers and scientists have been using centrifuge tube since their invention in 1938. These tubes have become a necessity for laboratories across the world. With their fairly simple design, centrifuge tubes have the ability to be used for a plethora of applications. From sample storage to cell separation, a centrifuge tube is one of the most versatile consumable around.

Centrifuge tubes can be designed in many different ways and manufactured with different materials. Pipette.com offers centrifuge tubes manufactured with the highest quality polypropylene, polystyrene, and glass to suit any type of storage or material handling need.

Factors to consider when choosing your centrifuge tubes include are you refrigerating or freezing your samples, are you incubating samples, what rpm or g force are you centrifuging your samples at, and whether your samples are light sensitive or not.

Constructed with a conical bottom, centrifuge tubes increase accuracy of pipetting and reduce left over sample waste within the tubes by driving sample down to a focused point. Making it easier to aspirate samples from a smaller surface area, centrifuge tubes with a conical bottom are the ideal route for any laboratory. If balance and standing are an issue, 50 mL centrifuge tubes are often designed with a skirted bottom to prevent tipping of the tube and allow for it to be a free-standing container.

Featuring graduated volumes up the centrifuge tube for easy volume identification and a large writing area for quick marking and identification, centrifuge tubes are designed to make laboratory work stress free.

Some brands include racked packaging, catering to a more environmentally friendly re-usable rack system. Combining the efforts of creating a green product while retaining full utilization, companies are now adapting products to be more conscious of the environment without sacrificing any functionality.

Centrifuge tubes come in several different styles including:

• 5 mL, 12 mL, 15 mL, or 50 mL sizes
• Plugged or Flat caps
• Non-skirted or Skirted (Free-Standing)
• Metal Free
• Sterile or Non-Sterile
• Bulk or Racked Packaging
• Amber or Black Plastics for light sensitive material

Between Labcon, CellTreat, NEST, MTC Bio, and our own Pipette.com brands, we are sure to have the right centrifuge tubes for your research needs.

Questions or Concerns About Which Centrifuge Tube to Use?

We are always here to help, if you have any inquiries about what centrifuge tubes would be best for your research, don't hesitate to contact us by phone at 1-800-243-3232 or email.

Cryogenic Vials

Cryogenic Vials are perfect for long-term storage of your samples at extremely low temperatures, often between -80 degrees Celsius and -196 degrees Celsius. Pipette.com carries several trusted manufacture names and brands including Wheaton and Nest cryovials to meet your needs. Scroll down below to view our full selection of cryovials.

Cryogenic Vials are designed to store cells, blood, serum and other biological fluids at these low temperatures. The resistance to cold of these Cryogenic Vials allows for samples to become flash frozen, without damaging the container or the sample. Generally, cryovials are made out of USP grade VI polypropylene. They are usually non-pyrogenic and DNase and RNase Free. These cryogenic vials are produced in several different sizes ranging from 1.2 mL - 5 mL.

Spotlight products for your lab:

NEST Cryogenic Vials - An Affordable Solution for Long-Term Storage

All Nest Cryogenic Vials are made from USP grade VI Polypropylene with clear graduations and a marking area for easy sample marking and identification. They are manufactured in a clean room and sterilized by E-Beam to be non-pyrogenic, DNase and RNase free as well as free from human DNA. These NEST Cryogenic Vials are autoclavable at 121° C /15 Ib. NEST cryovials are round-bottomed, self-standing and sterile cryovials that are quality made yet affordable for almost any lab budget. They are perfectly suited for long-term storage of your biological samples.

Are these cryo vials not exactly the items you are looking for? The huge variety of products and accessories available here at Pipette.com means that we have the right unit, accessory or disposables to meet whatever specific requirements you have for your lab or facility. If you need any assistance in choosing the right piece of equipment for your specific needs or lab, just give our team a call on 1-800-243-3232 or send us an email at info@pipette.com and a member of the Pipette.com team will be happy to talk you through the various options available and help you pick the perfect items for you.

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