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
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ KIMAX™ 50mL Heavy Duty Graduated Centrifuge Tubes with PTFE Stopper
This Standard Taper KIMAX™ tube is made with heavier-walled tubing to withstand higher centrifugation speeds. Graduated scale and legend are permanently stained on the outer surface.
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.
Corning™ Polyetherimide Centrifuge Tube Cushions
Tube cushion provides necessary support during centrifugation preventing large capacity tubes from collapsing
Corning™ PYREX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 100 mL Capacity
Nonsterile; reusable.
Thermo Scientific™ Centrifuge tube, thin-walled, polyallomer, 17.0mL, pack of 50, Thermo Scientific Nunc
Thermo Scientific Nunc centrifuge tube, thin-walled, polyallomer, 17.0mL, pack of 50
Corning™ Centrifuge Plug Seal
For use with Corning™ 15 mL centrifuge tubes (431668)
Thermo Scientific™ PA Thin Walled Tube 33 ml
PA Thin walled tube 36ml tube volume with 33ml fill volume For use with T-865, T-1250, Superspin 360 (36ml) and AH-629 (36ml) rotors. Pack of 25 tubes
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™ 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.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Plain Reusable Centrifuge Tube with Screw Caps
With PTFE/rubber lined black phenolic screw cap
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ KIMAX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 12mL Capacity
Made with heavier walled tubing to withstand higher centrifugation speeds. Top is beaded for strength.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Kontes™ Craig Recrystallization Tubes
Crystallizing and filtration centrifuge tube
DWK Life Sciences DURAN™ Centrifuge Tubes with Round Bottom
Centrifuge Tubes with Round Bottom
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ KIMAX™ 50mL Graduated Dairyware Glass Centrifuge Tubes
Used in the determination of the solubility index of dry milk solids or whey products as specified by the American Dairy Products Institute. Also used in pulp determination of citrus products.