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
Kimble™ Graduated Centrifuge Tube with Screw Thread Cap
Reusable large capacity 100mL tube with screw thread cap and PTFE-faced rubber liner.
Corning™ Centrifuge Tube
Does not include a cap
Corning™ Centrifuge Plug Seal
For use with Corning™ 15 mL centrifuge tubes (431668)
Invitrogen™ RNase-free Microfuge Tubes
These microcentrifuge tubes are guaranteed RNase- and DNase-free.
Invitrogen™ Conical Tubes (15 mL) (racked)
Conical tubes supplied assembled with green screw caps. Guaranteed RNase- and DNase-free.
Invitrogen™ Conical Tubes (50 mL) (bagged)
These polypropylene tubes are sterile, nuclease-free, nonpyrogenic, and can be autoclaved to 121°C.
Invitrogen™ Conical Tubes (50 mL) (racked)
Invitrogen RNase-free Conical Tubes are provided assembled with green screw caps and guaranteed RNase- and DNase-free.
Fisherbrand™ Easy Reader™ Conical Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Imprinted clear black graduations ensure accurate readings.
Fisherbrand™ 50mL Easy Reader™ Plastic Centrifuge Tubes
Withstand speed of up to 15,000 x G
Basix™ Polypropylene Conical Centrifuge Tubes
Sterile tubes with graduated divisions
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ KIMAX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 15 mL Capacity
Withstand centrifugation up to 2980 RCF
Corning™ Centrifuge Tubes with CentriStar™ Cap
Features CentriStar™ caps with an easy-on/easy-off flat top and offers advanced ergonomics with wider knurls and roll-over edge design for easier gripping. Corning™ Centrifuge Tubes with CentriStar™ Caps leak-proof design comes with a revolutionary plug feature that virtually eliminates all seepage when used under recommended conditions.
Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes, Sterile
Manufactured from clear polypropylene for superior chemical resistance. Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes are an ideal solution for centrifuge needs.
Eisco Labs 15 mL Centrifuge Tubes, Polypropylene, Flat Cap, Lab-Grade, Not Racked
Pack of 25 polypropylene 15 mL centrifuge tubes with flat caps are chemically resistant, DNase/RNase-free, and USP Class VI compliant, ideal for secure sample prep, mixing, and storage in research, clinical, or industrial labs.
Eisco Labs 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes with Flat Cap, Not Racked, Self Standing
Pack of 25 polypropylene 50 mL centrifuge tubes with flat caps are FDA and USP Class VI compliant, DNase/RNase-free, and chemically resistant, ideal for secure sample storage, prep, and centrifugation in lab and research settings.