Globe Scientific 15mL Sterile Centrifuge Tube Overview
The Globe Scientific 15mL Sterile Centrifuge Tube (SKU 6271) is a polypropylene tube built for routine sample preparation, cell work, and reagent storage. Each tube features an attached red screw cap, reducing the risk of misplaced closures during high-throughput batch processing. Printed graduations support quick volume estimation at the bench.
Sterile packaging makes this tube suitable for applications where contamination control matters. Tubes ship pre-loaded in racks of 50, keeping them upright and organized from the moment a case is opened. Procurement teams managing recurring consumable needs will find the 500-tube case size practical for stocking shared labs.
Polypropylene construction handles common laboratory solvents and centrifugation workflows. Buy through LabSupplies.com for authorized Globe Scientific stock and institutional ordering support.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Globe Scientific |
| SKU | 6271 |
| Capacity | 15mL |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Cap | Attached Red Screw Cap |
| Graduations | Printed |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Racked | 50 per Rack |
| Racks per Unit | 10 |
| Max RCF Rating | Contact for specification |
| Tube Style | Contact for specification |
Available Configurations
| SKU | Description | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 6271 | Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Sterile, 50/Rack, 10 Racks/Unit | CS/500 |
Laboratory Applications
These centrifuge tubes serve clinical, research, and industrial labs running sample separation, supernatant collection, and aliquot storage. Sterile packaging supports cell culture handling and microbiology prep where contamination would compromise results. Printed graduations help technicians track volumes without transferring samples to a separate measuring vessel.
Polypropylene resists many aqueous buffers and reagents used in molecular biology and biochemistry workflows. Attached screw caps suit protocols requiring repeated open-close cycles, while the racked format keeps tubes stable during pipetting and transport between stations.
Ordering & Bulk Pricing
SKU 6271 ships as a case of 500 tubes (CS/500), supplied as 10 racks of 50 tubes each. LabSupplies.com supports institutional purchasing, purchase orders, and recurring orders for academic, clinical, and industrial accounts. Contact our team for volume quotes and standing-order arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these centrifuge tubes sterile?
Yes. SKU 6271 tubes are supplied sterile, making them appropriate for applications where contamination control is required.
How are the tubes packaged?
Each case contains 500 tubes, organized as 50 tubes per rack across 10 racks. This racked format keeps tubes upright and accessible at the bench.
What is the maximum centrifugation speed for these tubes?
Contact for specification. Reach out to LabSupplies.com and we will confirm the rated maximum RCF from Globe Scientific documentation.