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Plastic test tubes with caps and tube racks

Polystyrene test tubes with caps fitted (12 × 75, 12 × 100, 16 × 100 and 16 × 150 mm), plus plastic racks for 16 and 20 mm tubes, microtubes and 15 and 50 ml centrifuge tubes.

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ER01027

40well 20 mm Tube Rack, 10/pk

20 mm

Lead time 3-4 weeks, ships from the Czech Republic (EU)

€2.60 per pack of 10 €0.26 per rack
ER01028

60 well 16 mm Tube Rack, 10/pk

16 mm

Lead time 3-4 weeks, ships from the Czech Republic (EU)

€2.60 per pack of 10 €0.26 per rack

Compare plastic test tubes with caps and tube racks

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Choose by volume and application first, then by cap, centrifuge rating and material.

Step 1: Volume and application

TubeVolumesTypical use
PCR tubes and strips0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 mlPCR and qPCR in a thermal cycler
Microcentrifuge tubes0.5, 1.5, 2.0 and 5.0 mlSmall-volume spins, storage, sample prep
Conical centrifuge tubes10, 15 and 50 mlCell pellets, extractions, general lab work
Plastic test tubes5 to 15 ml (12 × 75 to 16 × 150 mm)General testing and sample handling
Cryovials0.5 to 10 mlFrozen storage at -80 °C or in liquid nitrogen vapour

Step 2: Cap type

  • Snap and flat caps: quick one-hand opening; flat caps are easy to label.
  • Safe-lock caps: lock shut, so they do not pop open in the centrifuge or on a heating block.
  • Screw caps: the tightest seal for transport and storage.
  • PCR caps: flat caps for optical reading in qPCR; convex (domed) caps for standard PCR.

Step 3: Centrifuge rating

Every tube has a maximum RCF (× g). Tubes in this range are rated 8,000 to 15,000 × g. Your centrifuge shows rpm or × g; to convert, RCF = 1.118 × 10⁻⁵ × rotor radius in cm × rpm².

Step 4: Material

Polypropylene (PP) resists most chemicals and can be autoclaved at 121 °C. Polystyrene (PS) is clear and rigid but is not autoclavable and does not resist organic solvents; the plastic test tubes in this range are PS. Check the material on each product page.

Cryogenic storage

Store cryovials in the vapour phase of liquid nitrogen rather than in the liquid, which can seep into a vial and expand on thawing. External-thread caps keep the threads away from the sample; internal-thread vials take less space in a box. Choose a cryovial box with the right well size for 1.8/2 ml, 5 ml, 10/15 ml or 50 ml tubes.

Questions buyers ask

Are the caps already on the tubes?

Yes, these tubes are supplied assembled with the cap fitted.

Which rack do I need for 15 ml and 50 ml tubes?

The combined rack holds 30 × 15 ml and 20 × 50 ml tubes; there is also a 25-place rack for 50 ml tubes only.

Which rack fits 1.5 ml microtubes?

The microtube racks with 60 or 96 holes take 0.5, 1.5 and 2.0 ml microtubes.