Nalgene Test Tube Racks
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Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Test Tube Rack / Storage Rack
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Unwire Test Tube Racks
Resmer™ Manufacturing Technology
Nalgene™ Unwire™ Test Tube Racks withstand most lab chemicals and temperatures up to 121°C.
Sturdy, durable plastic racks have no coating to chip, peel or rust. These racks are molded in a single piece for exceptional strength and durability. Securely hold a full load of test tubes or centrifuge tubes for 13, 16, 20, 25 and 30 mm diameter sizes. Molded in 6 bright and long-lasting colors to help keep your samples organized.
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- Smooth finish leaves fewer places for contaminants to lodge; no welds to break, no sharp edges and no assembly required – ready to use
- Endplates accept large labels for easy identification of samples
- Higher specific gravity than water so rack stays submerged in a water bath – won’t float
- Withstands most lab chemicals and temperatures up to 121°C for a variety of lab procedures
- Available in six bright colors to help keep samples organized
- 15 mL conical tubes fit 20 mm racks; 50 mL conical tubes fit 30 mm racks
- Autoclavable
Nalgene Unwire Test Tube Racks
| Cat. No. | Array | Color | L x W x H (cm) | No. per Pack | No. per Case |
| For 13 mm tubes, 72 places | |||||
| 5970-0513 | 6 x 12 | Red | 20 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0313 | 6 x 12 | Blue | 20 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0413 | 6 x 12 | Green | 20 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0213 | 6 x 12 | Yellow | 20 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0113 | 6 x 12 | Orange | 20 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0013 | 6 x 12 | White | 20 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| For 16 mm tubes, 72 places | |||||
| 5970-0516 | 6 x 12 | Red | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0316 | 6 x 12 | Blue | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0416 | 6 x 12 | Green | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0216 | 6 x 12 | Yellow | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0116 | 6 x 12 | Orange | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0016 | 6 x 12 | White | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
| For 20 mm tubes, 40 places | |||||
| 5970-0520 | 4 x 10 | Red | 25 x 10.2 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0320 | 4 x 10 | Blue | 25 x 10.2 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0420 | 4 x 10 | Green | 25 x 10.2 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0220 | 4 x 10 | Yellow | 25 x 10.2 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0120 | 4 x 10 | Orange | 25 x 10.2 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0020 | 4 x 10 | White | 25 x 10.2 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| For 25 mm tubes, 40 places | |||||
| 5970-0525 | 4 x 10 | Red | 30 x 12.1 x 9.2 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0325 | 4 x 10 | Blue | 30 x 12.1 x 9.2 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0425 | 4 x 10 | Green | 30 x 12.1 x 9.2 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0225 | 4 x 10 | Yellow | 30 x 12.1 x 9.2 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0125 | 4 x 10 | Orange | 30 x 12.1 x 9.2 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0025 | 4 x 10 | White | 30 x 12.1 x 9.2 | 1 | 8 |
| For 30 mm tubes, 24 places | |||||
| 5970-0530 | 3 x 8 | Red | 28.3 x 10.8 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0330 | 3 x 8 | Blue | 28.3 x 10.8 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0430 | 3 x 8 | Green | 28.3 x 10.8 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0230 | 3 x 8 | Yellow | 28.3 x 10.8 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0130 | 3 x 8 | Orange | 28.3 x 10.8 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
| 5970-0030 | 3 x 8 | White | 28.3 x 10.8 x 8.3 | 1 | 8 |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Unwire Half-Racks
Resmer™ Manufacturing Technology
Nalgene™ Unwire™ Half-Racks are ideal for use in incubators, refrigerators, freezers, under lab hoods, and on benchtops.
Our half-racks have all the features of our full sized Unwire racks, but occupy half the space! These half-racks fit easily in ice or water baths – will not float. More space-efficient than full-sized racks. Molded in 6 bright colors to help keep samples organized.
details
- Smooth finish leaves fewer places for contaminants to lodge; no welds to break, no sharp edges and ready to use – no assembly required
- Endplates accept large labels for easy identification of samples
- Higher specific gravity than water so stays submerged in a water bath – won’t float
- Withstands most lab chemicals and temperatures up to 121°C for a variety of lab procedures
- Available in six bright colors to help keep samples organized
- 15 mL conical tubes fit 20 mm racks; 50 mL conical tubes fit 30 mm racks
- Half the length of standard Unwire Racks, racks save space on the benchtop or fit easily in ice or water baths
- Autoclavable
Nalgene Unwire Half-Racks
| Cat. No. | Array | Color | L x W x H (cm) | No. per Pack | No. per Case |
| For 13 mm tubes, 36 places | |||||
| 5972-0013 | 6 x 6 | White | 10.2 x 10.2 x 5.6 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0313 | 6 x 6 | Blue | 10.2 x 10.2 x 5.6 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0413 | 6 x 6 | Green | 10.2 x 10.2 x 5.6 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0513 | 6 x 6 | Red | 10.2 x 10.2 x 5.6 | 1 | 8 |
| For 16 mm tubes, 36 places | |||||
| 5972-0016 | 6 x 6 | White | 12.7 x 12.7 x 6.8 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0316 | 6 x 6 | Blue | 12.7 x 12.7 x 6.8 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0416 | 6 x 6 | Green | 12.7 x 12.7 x 6.8 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0516 | 6 x 6 | Red | 12.7 x 12.7 x 6.8 | 1 | 8 |
| For 20 mm tubes, 20 places | |||||
| 5972-0020 | 4 x 5 | White | 12.7 x 10.5 x 8.4 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0320 | 4 x 5 | Blue | 12.7 x 10.5 x 8.4 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0420 | 4 x 5 | Green | 12.7 x 10.5 x 8.4 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0520 | 4 x 5 | Red | 12.7 x 10.5 x 8.4 | 1 | 8 |
| For 25 mm tubes, 16 places | |||||
| 5972-0025 | 4 x 4 | White | 12.2 x 12.2 x 7.6 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0325 | 4 x 4 | Blue | 12.2 x 12.2 x 7.6 | 1 | 8 |
| For 30 mm tubes, 9 places | |||||
| 5972-0030 | 3 x 3 | White | 10.9 x 10.9 x 8.4 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0330 | 3 x 3 | Blue | 10.9 x 10.9 x 8.4 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0430 | 3 x 3 | Green | 10.9 x 10.9 x 8.4 | 1 | 8 |
| 5972-0530 | 3 x 3 | Red | 10.9 x 10.9 x 8.4 | 1 | 8 |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Unwire Test Tube Racks
polypropylene
Nalgene™ Unwire™ PP Test Tube Racks provide exceptional strength and durability.
These ready-to-use racks are designed to save space on your benchtop – they hold a full load of test tubes or centrifuge tubes. Available in four bright colors, its easy to keep samples organized.
details
- Higher specific gravity than water so rack stays submerged in a water bath – won’t float
- Hold a full load of test tubes or centrifuge tubes for 13, 16, 20, 25 and 30 mm sizes or up to 72 smaller diameter tubes
- Four bright colors help keep samples organized
- Endplates accept large labels for easy identification of samples
Notes: These racks are NOT autoclavable.
Nalgene Unwire Test Tube Racks
| Cat. No. | Array | Color | L x W x H (cm) | No. per Pack | No. per Case |
| For 13 mm tubes, 72 places | |||||
| 5976-0013 | 6×12 | White | 20.0 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5976-0313 | 6×12 | Blue | 20.0 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5976-0413 | 6×12 | Green | 20.0 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| 5976-0513 | 6×12 | Red | 20.0 x 10.2 x 5.7 | 1 | 8 |
| For 16 mm tubes, 72 places | |||||
| 5976-0016 | 6×12 | White | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
| 5976-0316 | 6×12 | Blue | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
| 5976-0416 | 6×12 | Green | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
| 5976-0516 | 6×12 | Red | 24.8 x 12.7 x 7.0 | 1 | 8 |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Test Tube Racks, General Purpose
polycarbonate
Nalgene™ PC General-Purpose Racks are available with handles for easy carrying.
These general purpose racks can stack with any other racks of the same length when empty. Holes are keyed with molded-in numbers and letters for easy identification of tubes.
details
- Identify tubes easily with keyed in numbers and letters on rack
- Handles make these racks easy to carry
- Will stack with other racks of same length to save space when not in use
- Higher specific gravity than water so racks stay submerged in a water bath – won’t float
- Autoclavable
Notes: Autoclaving will reduce strength over time.
Nalgene Test Tube Racks, General Purpose
| Cat. No. | For Tube Size | Array | L x W (cm) | No. of Places | No. per Pack | No. per Case |
| 5929-0016 | 13–16mm | 4 x 10 | 28.5 x 11.5 | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| 5929-0020 | 16–20mm | 4 x 10 | 28.5 x 11.5 | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| 5929-0030 | 25–30mm | 3 x 8 | 32.0 x 11.5 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Test Tube Racks, General Purpose
polypropylene
Nalgene™ PP General Purpose Racks are available with handles for easy carrying.
These general purpose racks can stack with any other racks of the same length when empty. Holes are keyed with molded-in numbers and letters for easy identification of tubes.
details
- Identify tubes easily with keyed in numbers and letters on rack
- Handles make these racks easy to carry
- Will stack with other racks of same length to save space when not in use
- Superior chemical resistance make these racks compatible with many chemicals in the lab
- Higher specific gravity than water so stays submerged in a water bath – won’t float
Notes: These racks are NOT autoclavable.
Nalgene Test Tube Racks, General Purpose
| Cat. No. | For Tube Size | Array | L x W (cm) | No. of Places | No. per Pack | No. per Case |
| 5930-0013 | 10–13mm | 6 x 12 | 28.5 x 11.5 | 72 | 1 | 4 |
| 5930-0016 | 13–16mm | 4 x 10 | 28.5 x 11.5 | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| 5930-0020 | 16–20mm | 4 x 10 | 28.5 x 11.5 | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| 5930-0030 | 21–25mm | 3 x 8 | 32.0 x 11.5 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Test Tube Slant Racks
polycarbonate
Nalgene™ Test Tube Slant Racks are useful for incubating liquid cultures on a slant.
Unique end plate design on this slant rack rests at a 5° or 20° tilt to allow media to harden at an angle for incubating liquid cultures. Keyed with numbers and letters for easy identification of tube location.
details
- After microwaving, set rack of tubes filled with media at either 5° or 20° slant
- Media will harden with a consistent slant
- Keyed with numbers and letters for identification
- Stackable when empty to save space on your benchtop
- Higher specific gravity than water so stays submerged in a water bath – won’t float
- Autoclavable
Notes: Autoclaving will reduce strength over time.
Nalgene Test Tube Slant Racks
| Cat. No. | Description | Array | L x W (cm) | Width of End Plates (cm) | No. per Pack | No. per Case |
| 5935-0016 | For 15-16 mm tubes | 4 x 10 | 28.5 x 11.5 | 15.5 | 1 | 4 |
| 5935-0020 | For 20 mm tubes | 4 x 10 | 28.5 x 11.5 | 15.5 | 1 | 4 |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Test Tube Peg Racks
filled polypropylene
Nalgene™ Test Tube Peg Racks are ideal for holding sample collection tubes, reaction tubes and similar diameter test tubes.
This rack is also suitable for drying glass plates used in electrophoresis and chromatography. Racks exhibit good chemical resistant and are autoclavable.
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- Consist of an array of pegs spaced to hold given-diameter test tubes while allowing full view of the tube contents
- Pegs also hold tubes in inverted position for drying
- Ribs keep inverted tubes off base to allow drainage through holes and minimize collection of airborne contaminants inside the tubes
- Suitable for drying glass plates are used in electrophoresis and chromatography
- Higher specific gravity than water so stays submerged in a water bath – won’t float
- Autoclavable
Nalgene Test Tube Peg Racks
| Cat. No. | Array | Color | L x W x H (cm) | No. per Pack | No. per Case |
| For 10 to 13 mm tubes; 96 places | |||||
| 5977-0013 | 8 x 12 | White | 17.9 x 12.7 x 6.4 | 2 | 8 |
| 5977-0313 | 8 x 12 | Blue | 17.9 x 12.7 x 6.4 | 2 | 8 |
| For 14 to 17 mm tubes; 50 places | |||||
| 5977-0017 | 5 x 10 | White | 18.7 x 10.5 x 7.0 | 2 | 8 |
| 5977-0317 | 5 x 10 | Blue | 18.7 x 10.5 x 7.0 | 2 | 8 |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Microcentrifuge Tube Rack
ResMer™ Manufacturing Technology
Nalgene™ Microcentrifuge Tube Racks retain their performance in harsh lab environments.
These racks are useful in a wide temperature range and exhibit good chemical resistance for versatility in the lab. Racks are stackable when filled with tubes, or when empty.
details
- Keyed with molded-in letters and numbers for easy sample identification
- 4 × 6 array
- Stackable when empty or full to save space on benchtop
- Useful in a wide temperature range up to 121°C
- Exhibits good chemical resistance for long life in the lab
- Autoclavable
Nalgene Microcentrifuge Tube Rack
| Cat. No. | Tube capacity (ml) | Array | Color | L x W x H (mm) | No. per Pack | No. per Case |
| 5973-0015 | 1.5 | 4 x 6 | White | 143 x 90 x 52 | 1 | 8 |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Floating Microtube Racks
polypropylene
Nalgene™ Polypropylene Floating Microtube Racks are ideal for genetic cloning, microbiology and immunology labs. This rack offers excellent temperature resistance from -70° to +100°C, allowing you to thaw, cool and incubate samples at either elevated or reduced temperatures.
details
- Square- and round-style racks for incubating 1.0 to 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes
- Round-style racks fit conveniently inside 400 or 1000 mL beakers
- Square-rack is designed for stable flotation in turbulent water baths
- Racks will float with a full load of filled tubes
- On benchtop, rack legs prevent bottom of tubes from touching bench surface and rack lip supports tube
- Handle provides convenient transport, agitation and removal from water bath
- Thaw, cool and incubate samples at elevated or reduced temperatures – tolerates a wide temperature range
- Each hole has molded-in letters and numbers for easy sample identification
Notes: Racks are NOT autoclavable.
Nalgene Floating Microtube Racks
| Cat. No. | For Tube Size (ml) | Fit Nalgene Beakers (ml) | Color | L x W x H (mm) | Array | No. per Pack | No. per Case |
| Square Racks | |||||||
| 5974-0404 | 1.0, 1.2, 1.5 and 2.0 | – | 103x103x65 | 4×4 | 4 | 16 | |
| Round Racks | |||||||
| 5974-1015 | 1.0, 1.2, 1.5 and 2.0 | 1000 | 96 | 20 | 4 | 16 | |
| 5974-4015 | 1.0, 1.2, 1.5 and 2.0 | 400 | 66 | 8 | 4 | 16 | |
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| Meets ISO/DIN 7056**, 21 CFR Pt 177.1520 | Meets ISO/DIN 7056″”, 21 CFR Pt 177.1520 | — | Meets 21 CFR Pt 177.1520 | Meets 21 CFR Pt 177.1520 | — |
| Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Not autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
| Max use 121oC* | Continuous use 150oC intermittent use up to 170oC* | Max Use 250oC* | Max use 120oC* | Continuous use 150oC intermittent use up to 170oC* | Max Use 250oC* |
| Graduations: silk screened |
Graduations: silk screened |
No graduations | Graduations: molded-in; oz and mL |
Graduations: molded-in; oz and mL |
Graduations: molded-in; oz and mL |
| Volume range: 30mL–4L |
Volume range: 50mL–4L |
Volume range: 50mL–1L |
Volume range: 1L, 3L |
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| PPCO | PMP | PFA | HDPE | PMP | PFA |
| Translucent white | Clear | Translucent white | Translucent white | Clear | Translucent white |
| No handle | No handle | No handle | Handle | Handle | Handle |
| Nesting | Nesting | Nesting | Not nesting | Not nesting | Not nesting |
| BPA free | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free |
| Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free |
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| Meets ISO/DIN 7056**, 21 CFR Pt 177.1520 | Meets ISO/DIN 7056″”, 21 CFR Pt 177.1520 | — | Meets 21 CFR Pt 177.1520 | Meets 21 CFR Pt 177.1520 | — |
| Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable | Not autoclavable | Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
| Max use 121oC* | Continuous use 150oC intermittent use up to 170oC* | Max Use 250oC* | Max use 120oC* | Continuous use 150oC intermittent use up to 170oC* | Max Use 250oC* |
| Graduations: silk screened |
Graduations: silk screened |
No graduations | Graduations: molded-in; oz and mL |
Graduations: molded-in; oz and mL |
Graduations: molded-in; oz and mL |
| Volume range: 30mL–4L |
Volume range: 50mL–4L |
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Volume range: 1L, 3L |
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Volume range: 1L, 3L |
| PPCO | PMP | PFA | HDPE | PMP | PFA |
| Translucent white | Clear | Translucent white | Translucent white | Clear | Translucent white |
| No handle | No handle | No handle | Handle | Handle | Handle |
| Nesting | Nesting | Nesting | Not nesting | Not nesting | Not nesting |
| BPA free | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free |
| Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free | Phthalate-free |