Labcon ViewPoint® centrifuge tubes provide an easy overview of the real temperature of the samples in the centrifuge tubes when working with samples in the lab or when samples are transferred for storage. The temperature can be visually seen on the ViewPoint centrifuge tubes using different colours. The colour of the tubes changes from transparent to light blue at a temperature of 4°C and the colour of the tube changes again to dark blue when the temperature of the contents in the tube is 0°C and below.
The visible temperature of the samples helps to keep better control during work and can help to improve processing times.
Labcon ViewPoint® centrifuge tubes have many advantages
The temperature-indicating centrifuge tubes with conical bottom can be centrifuged (RCF) up to 12,500 x G. They have easy-to-read black graduations and inverted scale. The tubes have good labelling possibilities as they have a large white writing field with a patented anti-smudge surface. Labcon’s centrifuge tubes are made of polystyrene from high-quality, non-cytotoxic medical resin. The centrifuge tubes are sterile, autoclavable, certified free of ATP, RNase, DNase, DNA/RNA and pyrogen and can be frozen to -80°C.
The tubes have a flat cap that also allows for easy labelling. The cap is green and is made of polyethylene. The cap is easily closed by turning it ¾ turn, at which point the centrifuge tube will be evaporation-proof. If the cap is screwed on another ¼ turn, the centrifuge tube will be 100% tight and leak-proof.
The simple and streamlined design allows the cap to be screwed on or off the centrifuge tube (evaporation-proof) with just ¾ turn. This means that the cap can be screwed on in one movement, which means that the user puts significantly less strain on the wrist than if the cap had to be twisted twice. This helps to avoid strain injuries in the long term.
The tubes are Sperm Motility Assay (SMA) and Mouse Embryo Assay (MEA) validated, making them safe for use in cell culture.
Developed in our own laboratory
Labcon ViewPoint centrifuge tubes are developed in Labcon’s own in-house laboratory and tested in external professional laboratories, where the tubes are tested for use in most common centrifugation tasks.
All sterile products from Labcon are packaged in medical packaging and radiation sterilised according to a validated ISO 11137 method to a sterility assurance level of 10-6. Validated sterilisation ISO 11137 makes the centrifuge tubes ideal for use in research and medical laboratories.
Specifications for Labcon ViewPoint® centrifuge tubes
- Visible real-time temperature display using colour.
- Centrifugation (RCF) to 12,500 x G.
- Conical bottom.
- With large writing field patented anti-smudge surface.
- Easy to read colour printed graduations.
- Reverse scale.
- Cap with rubber membrane – 100% leak-proof.
- Attached caps with flat top that can be labelled.
- Tubes made of polystyrene from non-cytotoxic medical resin.
- Caps made of polyethylene.
- 15 ml tubes measure 17 mm Ø x 118 mm.
- 50 ml tube measures 29 mm Ø x 115 mm.
- Certified sterile.
- Autoclavable.
- Can be frozen to -80°C.
- Certified free of ATP, RNase, DNase, DNA/RNA and pyrogen.
- ACT Ecolabelled.
- Made in the USA.
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An environmentally friendly product
Labcon’s centrifuge tubes are all produced with a better environment in mind. The products are manufactured at Labcon’s own production facilities in California, where all products are made from 93% renewable energy and include sustainable materials such as bioplastics and recyclable recycled plastics. Products are packaged in uniquely designed packaging with minimal plastic content and printed with inks without the use of heavy metals.
The use of plastic products in laboratories is a necessity for scientific research, but these plastics often have a high environmental impact. Analysis shows that a large part of this impact comes from the manufacturing process. You can greatly improve your lab’s environmental impact by choosing Labcon Earth Friendly products.
FDA approved for food contact
Labcon is an FDA-registered medical device manufacturing facility and their products meet the highest standards of quality assurance. All products are manufactured in a tightly controlled environment and subjected to rigorous testing and performance procedures. Labcon products meet all specified standards for precision, clarity, twisting, centrifugation and are free from contamination. Labcon products are made from resins that meet FDA CRF21 GMP, making them approved for food contact.
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