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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.
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0.5ml microcentrifuge tubes, clear, nonsterile, 500 pieces/bag/pack, 10 packs/case, CS5000SKU: 80-0500-CSManufacturer: Biologix0.5ml microcentrifuge tubes, clear, nonsterile, 500 pieces/bag/pack, 10 packs/case, CS5000 (5000 per CS )Learn Morewas $91.36 Special Price $73.16 -
Biologix 50ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500SKU: 10-9501-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 50ml 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. 25 tubes/rack, 20 racks/case (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $114.20 Special Price $91.46 -
Biologix 15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500SKU: 10-9152-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 15ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 25 tubes/pack, 20 packs/case (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $52.27 Special Price $41.86 -
Biologix 50ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500SKU: 10-9502-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 50ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 25 tubes/pack, 20 packs/case (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $95.95 Special Price $76.83 -
Biologix clear PP nonsterile screw cap with o-ring seal, CS5000SKU: 81-0000-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix clear polypropylene non-sterile screw cap with o-ring seal (for use with microtubes). tubes sold separately. 500 caps/pack, 10 packs/case (5000 per CS )Learn Morewas $170.31 Special Price $136.38 -
Biologix 15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal caps, CS500SKU: 10-0152-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 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 )Learn Morewas $50.36 Special Price $40.33 -
Biologix 2.0ml clear PP sterile self-standing conical bottom cryogenic vials, CS2000SKU: 81-8204-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 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 )Learn Morewas $151.24 Special Price $121.11 -
0.5ml screw cap microtubes, self-standing, PP, brown color, CS5000SKU: 81-0055-CSManufacturer: Biologix0.5ml 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 )Learn Morewas $238.36 Special Price $190.88 -
Biologix 15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500SKU: 10-9151-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 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 )Learn Morewas $63.53 Special Price $50.88 - Biologix 50ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal caps, CS500SKU: 10-0502-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 50ml 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 )Learn Morewas $91.95 Special Price $73.63
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Biologix 15ml clear PP nonsterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500SKU: 10-9815-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 15ml clear polypropylene non-sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top screw caps packaged separately. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 500/case (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $48.00 Special Price $38.44 -
Biologix, centrifuge tube rack for 50ml centrifuge tubes, PP, 25-well, 1 piece/bag, 20 bags/case, CS20SKU: 90-5025-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix, centrifuge tube rack for 50ml centrifuge tubes, PP, 25-well, 1 piece/bag, 20 bags/case, CS20 (20 per CS )Learn Morewas $50.33 Special Price $43.41 -
Biologix 1.5ml clear PP nonsterile (nuclease free) conical bottom microcentrifuge tubes, CS5000SKU: 80-0015-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 1.5ml clear polypropylene non-sterile (rnase & dnase free) conical bottom microcentrifuge tubes with safe lock cap . tubes have frosted writing area and marked graduations. 500 tubes/pack, 10 packs/case (5000 per CS )Learn Morewas $162.58 Special Price $130.20 -
microcentrifuge tubes, 1.5ml boil-proof microtubes, clear, 500 pieces/ bag, 10 bags / case, CS5000SKU: BL2001015-CSManufacturer: Biologixmicrocentrifuge tubes, 1.5ml boil-proof microtubes, clear, 500 pieces/ bag, 10 bags / case, CS5000 (5000 per CS )Learn Morewas $101.82 Special Price $81.54 -
Biologix 80 well PP assorted color (red, blue, purple, green and yellow) microtube racks, CS20SKU: 90-8009-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 80 well polypropylene assorted color (red, blue, purple, green and yellow) microtube racks (for use with 1.5ml or 2.0ml microtubes). racks have molded numeric grid for identification purposes. 20 racks/case (20 per CS )Learn Morewas $53.25 Special Price $42.64 -
Biologix 15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes w/plug-seal caps, CS500SKU: 10-0151-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 15ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. tubes come loaded into rack. 50 tubes/rack, 10 racks/case (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $64.16 Special Price $51.38 -
15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal caps, CS500SKU: 10-0151N-CSManufacturer: Biologix15ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. tubes come loaded into rack. 50 tubes/rack, 10 racks/case (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $64.16 Special Price $51.38 -
Biologix, centrifuge tube rack for 15ml centrifuge tubes, PP, 50-well, 1 piece/bag, 20 bags/case, CS20SKU: 90-1550-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix, centrifuge tube rack for 15ml centrifuge tubes, PP, 50-well, 1 piece/bag, 20 bags/case, CS20 (20 per CS )Learn Morewas $49.98 Special Price $40.02 -
Biologix 2.0ml clear PP nonsterile (nuclease free) conical bottom microcentrifuge tubes, CS5000SKU: 80-0020-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 2.0ml clear polypropylene non-sterile (rnase & dnase free) conical bottom microcentrifuge tubes with attached flat caps. tubes have frosted writing area and marked graduations. 500 tubes/pack, 10 packs/case (5000 per CS )Learn Morewas $130.33 Special Price $104.36 -
0.5ml screw cap microtubes, self-standing, PP, clear color, CS5000SKU: 81-0056-CSManufacturer: Biologix0.5ml screw cap microtubes, self-standing, polypropylene, clear 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 )Learn Morewas $180.75 Special Price $144.74 -
Biologix 1.5ml clear PP nonsterile self-standing bottom microtubes, CS5000SKU: 81-0154-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 1.5ml clear polypropylene non-sterile self-standing bottom microtubes. caps sold separately. 500 tubes/pack, 10 packs/case (5000 per CS )Learn Morewas $157.58 Special Price $126.19 - Biologix 50ml clear PP nonsterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal caps, CS500SKU: 10-0850-CSManufacturer: BiologixBiologix 50ml clear polypropylene non-sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal screw caps packaged separately. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 500/case (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $89.64 Special Price $71.78
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