Core Introduction to Centrifuge Tube and Rack

Centrifuge tube and racks are designed are made of durable white plastic and feature handles for easy stacking and transport. They can withstand temperatures between -90degC and 121degC and can accommodate up to 16 50mL tubes. They also fit conical-bottom bottles up to 60mm in diameter.

Compact centrifuges are space-saving and ideal for most protocols. They provide high-speed spins and are ideal for applications such as microfilter cell separation, PCR, and HPLC. These centrifuges feature tool-free quick-change rotors and are quiet when in use.

These racks are designed to accommodate 15mL and 50mL centrifuge tubes. They come flat and are easy to assemble. They have a polypropylene lid that fits snugly and is tall enough for screw-cap microcentrifuge tubes. They measure approximately 8-and-a-half inches long by 6 7/16" wide by 2" high.

A centrifuge tube is a cylindrical container used during centrifugation to separate liquids. A conical bottom helps collect heavier components of the sample. To ensure a successful separation, centrifuge tubes need to be durable and able to withstand centrifugal pressure. Some of them may be marked with the maximum speed they can withstand.

Centrifuge tubes and racks can be purchased separately or in bulk. The Sprout Plus mini centrifuge is designed for ease of use and comes with tool-free SnapSpin rotors and a quick-spin option. The SureSeal 2 ml screw-cap microcentrifuge tube is made from ultra-clear polypropylene for maximum sample visualization. It is available in different sizes and requires about 60% less storage space than the 15 ml tubes.