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
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Oak Ridge High-Speed PPCO Centrifuge Tubes with Sealing Cap
Use these contact-clear high-speed PPCO centrifuge tubes with sealing caps to easily view the contents.
Karl Hecht™ Glass Centrifuge Tubes, Conical
Clear, glass centrifuge tubes provide superior visibility. Karl Hecht™ Glass Centrifuge Tubes, Conical are available graduated/ungraduated, rimmed/rimless, and constructed of AR™ soda glass or Duran™ borosilicate.
TPP™ Centrifuge Tubes
Intended for centrifugation of suspensions such as cells, bacteria, precipitate and others. TPP™ Centrifuge Tubes are manufactured on automatic transport units ensuring quick and careful handling without unnecessary contamination risk.
Labcon™ MetalFree™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Certified free of metals to 1 part per billion of 43 common metals and elements
Wheaton™ 50 mL Self-Standing Centrifuge Tube
Centrifuge tube ideal for spinning down liquid samples.
Labcon™ MetalFree™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Certified free of metals to 1 part per billion of 43 common metals and elements
Labcon™ SuperClear™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Tubes are made from a unique ultra clear medical grade resin and engineered with thick, durable walls for high speed centrifugation. Leak resistant flat caps with molded in elastomeric seals are tested to the IATA 95kPa.
Labcon™ PerformR™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge tubes are designed for everyday centrifugation and storage needs. Available with either a flat cap or a plug style cap.
Ratiolab™ Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge tubes with red cap, printed graduations and frosted writing field.
Deltalab™ Eurotubo Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Use Deltalab™ Eurotubo Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes are manufactured from high technology, new generation molds to ensure the reproducibility of each tube.
Greiner Bio-One Leucosep Centrifuge Tubes with Porous Barrier
Efficient separation of lymphocytes and mononuclear cells.
Samco Soda Lime Glass Centrifuge Tubes
Soda Lime Glass Centrifuge Tubes can withstand max. RCF 1300 x g.
Labcon™ ViewPoint™ 15 mL Polypropylene Thermochromic Centrifuge Tubes
Reversibly transition from clear to light blue at 4°C with full dark blue transition at 0°C
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ 50 mL Bioreactor Tube
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Bioreactor Centrifuge Tubes are designed for high throughput protein expression screening and cell line development and optimization under suspension condition.
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.