BelArt Centrifuge Tube Rack 40 Places for 5 ml Tubes Max Diameter 16 mm

Bel-Art 185134640 Centrifuge Tube Rack – 40-Place, for 5 mL Tubes (16 mm Max)

The Bel-Art 185134640 is a rugged, benchtop tube rack engineered specifically to accommodate 5.0 mL macro-centrifuge tubes and other vessels with a maximum diameter of 16 mm. Designed to provide a secure and organized platform, this 40-place rack features a 4 x 10 grid configuration. It is manufactured from a specially formulated, steam-autoclavable polypropylene that provides excellent chemical resistance and durability. Unlike standard racks that may be too loose or too tight for 5 mL tubes, the 185134640 ensures a precision fit, preventing accidental spills and facilitating easy one-handed tube access. Its space-saving design is ideal for use in refrigerators, incubators, and on the laboratory bench, making it an essential tool for high-density sample processing in molecular biology and clinical research.

Technical Performance and Design

• Precision 16 mm Apertures: Specifically sized to hold 5.0 mL tubes (including skirted and conical versions) securely, ensuring they remain perfectly vertical for accurate pipetting and sample viewing.

• Steam Autoclavable: Constructed from heavy-duty polypropylene capable of withstanding repeated autoclave cycles at 121°C, ensuring the rack can be easily decontaminated for use in sterile environments.

• Alphanumeric Grid: Features molded-in coordinates for quick and error-free sample identification, simplifying the tracking of complex assay series.

• Chemical Stability: The high-quality polymer construction is resistant to a wide range of common laboratory solvents, acids, and bases, preventing degradation over long-term use.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: 185134640 (Bel-Art / Scienceware)

• Capacity: 40 Tubes

• Maximum Tube Diameter: 16 mm

• Configuration: 4 x 10 Array

• Material: Autoclavable Polypropylene

• Color: Typically White or Blue (Standard Laboratory Grade)

Key Benefits & Applications

• 5 mL Macro-Tube Workflow: Specifically designed for labs utilizing the 5.0 mL tube format for large-volume DNA extraction, protein purification, or reagent master-mixing.

• Benchtop Organization: The compact footprint maximizes limited workspace while providing a stable, non-tip base for high-frequency sample handling.

• Cold Storage Ready: Excellent for organizing samples inside refrigerators or cold rooms, as the polypropylene maintains its impact resistance even at low temperatures.

• Versatile Utility: While optimized for 5 mL tubes, the 16 mm holes also accommodate various glass test tubes and vials, making it a multi-purpose asset for various laboratory departments.

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