Sarstedt Centrifuge Tube Plain 5 mL Screw Cap Polypropylene Tube, 1000 per Case

Sarstedt Centrifuge Tube Plain 5 mL Screw Cap Polypropylene Tube, 1000 per Case

This Sarstedt centrifuge tube is a plain 5 mL polypropylene tube with a screw cap for sample handling and centrifugation workflows. It fits labs and testing environments that need a small-volume tube suited for direct adaption to analyzers. This nonsterile tube measures 15.3 x 92 mm, has a false bottom, and carries an RCF rating of 3,000xG.

Good Fit For

• Laboratory centrifugation workflows for small volumes
• Analyzer preparation that benefits from a false bottom tube
• Facilities that need nonsterile screw cap sample tubes
• High-volume lab purchasing with case quantities

Key Features

• 5 mL tube size supports small-volume sample workflows
• Polypropylene construction stands up to autoclaving to 121 degrees C
• False bottom design is especially suitable for small volumes and direct adaption to analyzers
• Screw cap closure helps keep samples secured during handling
• RCF rating of 3,000xG supports centrifugation use within the stated limit
• Nonsterile translucent tube without color coding for straightforward visual identification

Applications and Usage

• Centrifuging small-volume samples up to the stated 3,000xG rating
• Preparing samples for direct adaption to analyzers
• Handling and storing plain samples in a screw cap tube
• Autoclaving tubes up to 121 degrees C when workflow requires it

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 15.3 x 92 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• This tube is nonsterile, so it may not fit workflows that require sterile labware.
• The tube has no color coding, which may matter for labs that sort samples by cap or tube color.
• RCF rating is 3,000xG; confirm that matches your centrifugation requirements before ordering.

FAQ

• Is this centrifuge tube sterile? No. This Sarstedt centrifuge tube is nonsterile.
• What is the capacity of this tube? This tube holds 5 mL.
• Does this tube have a screw cap? Yes. The tube uses a screw cap closure.
• Can this tube be autoclaved? Yes. The polypropylene tube is autoclavable to 121 degrees C.
• What makes this tube useful for small-volume work? The false bottom design is especially suitable for small volumes and for direct adaption to analyzers.

From Sarstedt.