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.
Eppendorf™ Tubes™ with Snap Cap 5.0 mL - Microtube
Eppendorf Tubes™ with snap caps are your ideal choice when working with medium-sized sample volumes (0.5 mL to 5.0 mL). Designed for user-friendly handling, broad temperature ranges, centrifugation safety (up to 25,000 x g), and sample recovery.
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Corning™ Centrifuge Tubes with CentriStar™ Cap
Features CentriStar™ caps with an easy-on/easy-off flat top and offers advanced ergonomics with wider knurls and roll-over edge design for easier gripping. Corning™ Centrifuge Tubes with CentriStar™ Caps leak-proof design comes with a revolutionary plug feature that virtually eliminates all seepage when used under recommended conditions.
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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Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes, Sterile
Manufactured from clear polypropylene for superior chemical resistance. Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes are an ideal solution for centrifuge needs.
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™ 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.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Oak Ridge High-Speed Centrifuge Tubes made with Teflon™ fluoropolymer and Closure made with Tefzel™
Conduct high-speed centrifugation of aggressive chemicals with these tubes, suited for chloroform and phenol extractions in refrigerated machines up to 50,000 x g.
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™ Nunc™ 15mL and 50mL Conical Sterile Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
These premium, high-quality conical tubes are environmentally friendly, and allow for increased traceability with the largest writing area on the market.
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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.
Labcon™ SuperClear™ 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes
These SuperClear™ 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes come complete with a patented anti-smear writing surface.
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Eppendorf™ DNA LoBind™ Tubes
Unleash the power of precision in your DNA research with Eppendorf DNA LoBind Tubes. Engineered with proprietary LoBind technology, these microcentrifuge tubes redefine sample handling, minimizing the risk of loss and maximizing DNA recovery. Ideal for low-concentration applications, including PCR, qPCR, and DNA sequencing, these tubes ensure accuracy, purity, and optimal yields.
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Corning™ Mini Bioreactor Centrifuge Tube
Ideal for high throughput process optimization for suspension cell culture
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Eppendorf™ Tubes™ 5.0 mL
Use these tubes, available with screw cap or snap cap, for the simple and safe processing of sample volumes up to 5.0mL. Eppendorf Tubes™ are ideal for working with medium–sized sample volumes. Available in Amber for light-sensitive samples.