Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge Tubes
Glass and plastic tubes designed for use in centrifuges; available in a variety of volume capacities, materials, configurations, RCF ratings, and closure types; may be sterile or non-sterile; may have graduations indicating volume on the tube.
Centrifuge tubes are used to contain liquids during centrifugation, which separates the sample into its components by rapidly rotating it around a fixed axis.
Most centrifuge tubes have conical bottoms, which help collect any solid or heavier parts of the sample being centrifuged. Centrifuge tubes must also be able to withstand the centrifugal pressure created during their use, and their specifications may indicate the maximum speed at which they can be safely used.
Centrifuge tubes are available in various styles, sizes, and materials
- Capacities: Range from 0.1mL to more than 100mL; the most common sizes are 15mL and 50mL (centrifuge) and 1mL and 2mL (microcentrifuge)
- Closures: Screw-on plugged or flat caps; may be attached or separate
- Markings: May have writing areas, graduations, or other markings
- Shape: Conical- or round-bottomed; if conical, choose skirted free-standing versions
- Material: Glass or plastic resin; the latter include polypropylene, polystyrene, PET, and PPCO
- Sterility: Sterile or nonsterile; may be heat- or gas-sterilized
- Packaging: Bulk or racked tubes
- Color: Choose amber or black plastics for light-sensitive samples
Fisherbrand™ Easy Reader™ Conical Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Imprinted clear black graduations ensure accurate readings.
BRAND™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Manufactured from high-clarity polypropylene. BRAND™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes can withstand RCF up to 3000. Graduated and CE-marked according to IVD-Directive 98/79 CE. Available non-sterile and y-ray sterilized in 15mL or 50mL capacities, with or without a base. Include polyethylene screw caps with sealing cone.
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Eppendorf™ Conical Tubes with Screw Cap
Eppendorf™ Conical Tubes with Screw Cap offer reliable sample containment and leak-free storage. SafeCode variants enhance sample identification, while the BioBased options, manufactured using renewable resources, provide an eco-friendly alternative without compromising performance.
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Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Disposable Plastic Centrifuge Tubes
Maintain a high level of accuracy while increasing lab safety with these disposable plastic centrifuge tubes, which are an excellent alternative to glass.
Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes, Sterile
Manufactured from clear polypropylene for superior chemical resistance. Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes are an ideal solution for centrifuge needs.
Falcon™ 50 mL High Clarity Conical Centrifuge Tubes
Tested to withstand centrifugation of 16,000 RCF in a fully supported rotor with room temperature water. Falcon 50mL Conical Centrifuge Tubes are ideal for cell centrifugation; pelleting; separation by density gradients.
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Fisherbrand™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Printed with evenly spaced black graduations to enhance readability without losing precision. Fisherbrand™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes provide high chemical resistance and RCF tolerance.
Greiner Bio-One CELLSTAR Test Tubes
Manufactured from polypropylene for excellent thermal, mechanical and chemical resistance. Greiner Bio-One™ CELLSTARTest Tubes are recommended for the storage of chemical and biological samples.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ High-Speed Polycarbonate Round Bottom Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifugalize samples successfully every time thanks to the outstanding mechanical strenghth and high optical clarity of these high-speed polycarbonate round-bottom centrifuge tubes.
Eppendorf™ Conical Tubes with SnapTec™ Cap
Eppendorf™ Conical Tubes with SnapTec™ Cap offer secure sample containment for diverse applications. The innovative SnapTec™ Cap ensures easy, secure sealing, making them ideal for molecular biology, genomics, and more. The conical design aids optimal sample recovery, enhancing efficiency and reliability in your lab.
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Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ 10/11mL Polystyrene Centrifuge Tubes
Increase the effectiveness of centrifugation with these polycarbonate centrifuge tubes, which have been both RCF and tightness tested.
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Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ EZFlip™ Conical Centrifuge Tubes
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ EZFlip™ Conical Centrifuge Tubes can be opened and closed with one hand due to a proprietary hinged-cap system. The tubes feature an ergonomic design, and are compatible with both fixed-angle and swing bucket centrifuge rotors.
Corning™ PYREX™ Disposable Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes
Nonsterile tubes, constructed of Pyrex™ borosilicate glass.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ High-Speed Round-Bottom PPCO Centrifuge Tubes
Improve rotor fit and performance using these high-speed round-bottom PPCO centrifuge tubes, featuring uniform wall thickness and diameter.
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Ratiolab™ Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge tubes with red cap, printed graduations and frosted writing field.