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When choosing, check the maximum relative centrifugal force (x g) the tube is rated for against your protocol and rotor; ratings differ between makers and between conical and self-standing designs. Polypropylene suits most aqueous work and resists many solvents, while polycarbonate bottles are clearer but less resistant to some chemicals. Decide between sterile tubes packed in racks or bags and lower-cost bulk non-sterile packs, and between attached and separate caps. Replacement caps for some 15 mL and 50 mL tubes are sold on their own, and a 50 mL centrifuge tube filter is available for sterile filtration.

Centrifuge Tubes: common questions

What is a centrifugation tube?

A centrifugation, or centrifuge, tube is a tube made to withstand the force of spinning in a centrifuge so that solids, cells or denser liquids separate from the rest of the sample. Most disposable tubes are polypropylene with a screw or snap cap, ranging from microtubes of 2 mL or less to conical tubes of 15 mL and 50 mL and bottles of 250 mL or more.

What is the difference between conical and self-standing centrifuge tubes?

A conical tube has a tapered bottom that collects a pellet in a small point, which makes the pellet easier to see and the liquid above it easier to remove. A self-standing, or skirted, tube has a base that lets it stand upright on the bench without a rack. Self-standing tubes are convenient for storage and handling, but check their g-force rating and fit in your rotor.

How much force can a plastic centrifuge tube take?

It depends on the tube's size, material and design, so use the maximum RCF stated by the manufacturer rather than a general figure. Exceeding the rating can crack or deform the tube and cause leaks inside the centrifuge. Also fill tubes within the recommended volume, balance the rotor, and use adapters made for that tube size.

Centrifuge Tubes

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  1. Pestle in 1.5mL G-Tube (Blue Pestle/Natural Tube), Blue/Natural, PK10
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Pestle in 1.5mL G-Tube (Blue Pestle/Natural Tube), Blue/Natural, PK10 (10 per PK)
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    was $13.28 Special Price $11.62
  2. Autoclavable Polypropylene (PP) Centrifuge Bottles, 250 mL with Screw Cap, 36/CS
    Manufacturer: Foxx Life Sciences
    Autoclavable Polypropylene (PP) Centrifuge Bottles, 250 mL with Screw Cap, 36/CS (36 per CS )
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    was $508.36 Special Price $402.16
  3. Biologix 15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 15ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 25 tubes/pack, 20 packs/case (500 per CS )
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    was $50.36 Special Price $40.33
  4. Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Yellow, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Yellow, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag, PK500 (500 per PK)
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    was $26.10 Special Price $19.04
  5. 15mL ProSeries Tubes Sterile Bags
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ProSeries™ High Performance Centrifuge Tubes, 15mL, 20,000xg max RCF, sterile, w/ Hi-Viz Graduations and FreezeTech Temperature Indicator Patch, 20 resealable bgs of 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $178.00 Special Price $124.28
  6. Five-O™ 5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, non-sterile, w/ screw caps packed separately, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, non-sterile, w/ screw caps packed separately, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $112.14 Special Price $80.93
  7. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, opaque black, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, opaque black, sterile, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $19.71 Special Price $14.24
  8. Labcon Tube 50ML CP PRT 50/BG, CS500
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    SuperClear tubes offer you a standard of performance not available from other brands of centrifuge tubes. (500 per CS )
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    was $155.28 Special Price $113.04
  9. Centrifuge bottles 500ml PP screw closure, 4/pk, 24/case
    Manufacturer: Biomedical Polymers
    Available with standard caps for low-speed work and sealing caps for high-speed applications-sealing caps have a built-in gripper to facilitate removal from the rotor Extra thick walls for durability-resistant to most chemicals Wide mouth design makes filling and decanting easier These precision molded centrifuge bottles are available in polycarbonate or polypropylene. For low speed applications the bottles provide excellent value for large volume/large batch centrifugation procedures. Bottles with standard caps provide reliable performance up to 8250 xg in swinging bucket and fixed angle rotors. For high-speed work, the easy-to-use Noryl® (Noryl® is a registered trademark of General Electric Company) sealing caps with silicone O-rings enable leak-free processing at high centrifugal forces over long durations. Bottles must be filled to 80% of capacity. Centrifuge bottles may be autoclaved at 121ºC at 15 psi for 20 minutes. Caps should be placed on the bottles without engaging the threads. Bottles are qualified to the rated g-forces using Sorvall® (Sorvall® is a registered trademark of Kendro Laboratory Products) and Fiberlite® (Fiberlite® is a registered trademark of Piramoon Technologies Inc.) high-speed rotors, tested at 20ºC, with bottles filled to 80% of capacity. Failure to use the correct rotor cushion or adapter will shorten the life of the bottle and may prevent achievement of the maximum rated RCF and/or bottle failure. Prolonged autoclaving and reuse may cause stress cracks, crazing or bottle discoloration. (24 per CS )
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    was $330.37 Special Price $289.08
  10. Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Red, 5/Pack
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Red, 5/Pack, PK5 (5 per PK)
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    was $117.70 Special Price $85.83
  11. High Clarity PP Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Sterile, 50mL (25/Bag; 500/Case)
    Manufacturer: Corning
    High Clarity PP Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Sterile, 50mL (25/Bag; 500/Case) (500 per CS )
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    $435.08
  12. Biologix 2.0ml clear PP sterile self-standing conical bottom cryogenic vials, CS2000
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 2.0ml clear polypropylene sterile self-standing conical bottom cryogenic vials with external thread and clear o-ring screw caps assembled. vials have writing patch and marked graduations. 50 vials/bag, 10 bags/pack, 4 packs/case (2000 per CS )
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    was $151.24 Special Price $121.11
  13. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Blue Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Assorted color cap tubes allow easily color coding of samples for quick identification, customization, and increased productivity Users report coding each color to a day of the week, a member of the lab, or a specific procedure Graduations are printed in bold, easy-to-read black ink and are accurate to +/-2% Large white marking area provides excellent contrast for identification Easy to write on flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Tubes include graduations molded into the conical bottom, ideal for pellet viewing and small volume quantification Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags (500 per CS)
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    was $251.00 Special Price $164.79
  14. 0.5ml screw cap microtubes, self-standing, PP, brown color, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    0.5ml screw cap microtubes, self-standing, polypropylene, brown color,dnase & rnase free, autoclavable to 121? and freezable to -86?, non-sterile, can fit 81-0006 caps, 500 tubes/bag/pack, 10 packs/case (5000 per CS )
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    was $238.36 Special Price $190.88
  15. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Metal Free - Bag, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    50mL Centrifuge Tube, Metal Free - Bag, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $236.00 Special Price $158.96
  16. Centrifuge Tube, Large Volume, 500mL, STERILE, Attached Screw Cap, PP, 6/Bag
    SKU: 6338-PK
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    These large volume centrifuge tubes are engineered to meet the demands of the most critical scientific work. The premium grade polypropylene (PP) tubes have molded graduation marks and leak-proof screw caps. Features: Polypropylene (PP) tube with high d (6 per PK)
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    was $60.40 Special Price $50.39
  17. Biologix 15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 15ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. tubes come loaded into rack. 50 tubes/rack, 10 racks/case (500 per CS )
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    was $63.53 Special Price $50.88
  18. Transport Tube, sterile, 16 x 60mm, 5ml, with screw-cap, printed graduations, self-standing, 100 tubes per bag, with caps attached, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Transport Tube, sterile, 16 x 60mm, 5ml, with screw-cap, printed graduations, self-standing, 100 tubes per bag, with caps attached, 1000/cs (1000 per CS)
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    was $174.00 Special Price $169.02
  19. Centrifuge Tube, Large Volume, 225mL, STERILE, Attached Screw Cap, PP, 6/Bag
    SKU: 6334-PK
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    These large volume centrifuge tubes are engineered to meet the demands of the most critical scientific work. The premium grade polypropylene (PP) tubes have molded graduation marks and leak-proof screw caps. (6 per PK)
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    was $38.60 Special Price $28.15
  20. 500mL Conical Bottom Centrifuge Tube, Sterile, CS36
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    For applications requiring large volume centrifugation Tubes include molded graduation lines Polyethylene (HDPE) cap with integrated plug seal provides a secure closure Temperature range of -80°C to 120°C Use of a rotor cushion is advised to support tubes during centrifugation (36 per CS)
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    was $241.00 Special Price $207.08
  21. Work Station Rack for 50 x 5ml tubes
    Manufacturer: Benchmark Scientific
    Work Station Rack for 50 x 5ml tubes, EA /1 (1 per EA)
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    was $59.21 Special Price $52.85
  22. 0.5mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    All tubes have a frosted marking spot and engraved graduations Attached flat top cap is easy to open and close with one hand (1000 per CS)
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    was $57.00 Special Price $40.10
  23. Rack for 50 x 5mL MacroTubes®, flip top or screw top
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Rack for 50 x 5ml MacroTubes®, flip top or screw top (1 per EA)
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    was $53.69 Special Price $38.61
  24. 10mL Centrifuge Tube, Oak Ridge Style, Round Bottom, PP, Screw Cap, Non-sterile, CS12
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    High speed tubes feature a round bottom and uniform wall thickness Tubes are economical and leak-proof for refrigerated or standard centrifugation Tube should be filled 80% of total capacity to obtain maximum results (12 per CS)
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    was $105.00 Special Price $71.46
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