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
Invitrogen™ RNase-free Microfuge Tubes
These microcentrifuge tubes are guaranteed RNase- and DNase-free.
Fisherbrand™ Easy Reader™ Conical Polyethylene Terephthalate Centrifuge Tubes
Manufactured with PET for crystal clarity.
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.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ KIMAX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 15 mL Capacity
Withstand centrifugation up to 2980 RCF
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Thermo Scientific™ Conical Centrifuge Tubes
Ideal for applications requiring larger sample volumes.
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.
Invitrogen™ RNase-Free Elution Tubes (2.0 mL)
These elution tubes are guaranteed RNase- and DNase-free.
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.
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.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Oak Ridge High-Speed Polycarbonate Centrifuge Tubes
Perform a variety of applications thanks to the excellent mechanical strength of these high-speed polycarbonate centrifuge tubes.
Corning™ Polyetherimide Centrifuge Tube Cushions
Tube cushion provides necessary support during centrifugation preventing large capacity tubes from collapsing
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ 200mL Centrifuge Tube
Process large batches more easily with Nunc 200mL centrifuge tubes, which are made from high-purity resins and can resist forces up to 7000 RCF.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ High-Speed Polycarbonate Round Bottom Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifugalize samples successfully every time thanks to the outstanding mechanical strenghth and high optical clarity of these high-speed polycarbonate round-bottom centrifuge tubes.