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
View contents of these contact-clear, high-speed PPCO centrifuge tubes easily. The tubes also feature excellent mechanical strength.
Corning™ Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Centrifuge Tubes
Manufactured from crystal clear rigid PET for optimum visibility. Corning™ Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Centrifuge Tubes have conical bottoms and high-density polyethylene plug seal caps providing a premium centrifuge tube.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Oak Ridge Polysulfone Centrifuge Tubes w/Sealing Caps, 50mL
Easily view contents using strong, transparent Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Oak Ridge Polysulfone Centrifuge Tubes, featuring an enhanced resistance to acids and bases.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Conical Oak Ridge Graduated Polypropylene Centrifuge Tube
Carry out applications with this tube, which combines the superior separation and pelleting of a conical tube with the sealing capability of an Oak Ridge tube.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ KIMAX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 15 mL Capacity
Withstand centrifugation up to 2980 RCF
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.
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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™ Nalgene™ Oak Ridge White Polycarbonate Conical Centrifuge Tube Adapter
Easily remove the Thermo ScientificTM NalgeneTM Oak Ridge White Polycarbonate Conical Centrifuge Tube Adapter from rotors after use.
Corning™ Polyetherimide Centrifuge Tube Cushions
Tube cushion provides necessary support during centrifugation preventing large capacity tubes from collapsing
Falcon™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Manufactured from polypropylene for high chemical and thermal resistance. Falcon™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes are tested to withstand 7500 x g centrifugation.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ KIMAX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes, 10mL
Use these tubes for centrifugation up to 2980 RCF. KIMAX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes are plastic shrink-wrapped in modular trays for cleanliness and safety. Manufactured from 51 expansion, low extractable borosilicate glass.
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.