{"product_id":"globe-scientific-ss-z-rack-16-17mm","title":"Globe Scientific SS Z-Rack 16\/17mm - 25 or 50-Place | Autoclavable","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe same unlimited-autoclave-cycle stainless steel durability as the 12\/13mm Z-rack, sized for 16mm and 17mm OD tubes — the diameter range covering most standard test tubes, culture tubes, and many centrifuge tube formats used across clinical and research labs. Stainless steel construction provides zero-degradation service life through repeated steam sterilization, chemical cleaning, and heavy daily use that progressively compromises polymer racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAvailable in 25-Place (457200, $37.70\/EA) and 50-Place (457205, $47.30\/EA). The Z-shape inclined geometry holds all positions at a consistent angle, preventing lateral lean and tube-to-tube contact across the full rack capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel for Indefinite Autoclave Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e No warping, no discoloration, no dimensional tolerance loss from repeated sterilization. Identical geometry on cycle 1 and cycle 1000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16mm and 17mm OD Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers 16x100mm and 16x125mm culture tubes, 17mm serology test tubes, most 15mL centrifuge tubes, and all other 16–17mm format tubes from any manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25-Place and 50-Place Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-Place (457200, $37.70) for individual workstations; 50-Place (457205, $47.30) for high-volume batch processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZ-Shape Inclined Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent tube angle across all positions prevents contact and lean through handling, incubation, and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Cycle Limit for GLP\/GMP Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Documented as \"no cycle limit\" — simplifies sterilization records for labs operating under validated sterilization protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e25-Place (457200)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e50-Place (457205)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm and 17mm OD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm and 17mm OD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-Place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-Place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice (EA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$37.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$47.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ-Shape inclined positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ-Shape inclined positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclavable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — unlimited cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — unlimited cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eLaboratory Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMicrobiology culture labs autoclaving 16mm culture tube racks daily — stainless eliminates the progressive warping that forces PP rack replacement after high cycle counts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eClinical labs using 16\/17mm serology and hematology test tubes where routine chemical disinfectant exposure requires chemical-resistant rack material\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eResearch environments requiring GLP-compliant sterilization documentation without polymer rack cycle count caveats\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs stainless worth the premium over PP at this price point?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt $37–$47\/EA, stainless Z-racks are comparable in price to quality PP racks. In high-autoclave-cycle labs, a stainless rack used for 5–10 years costs less in total than replacing degraded PP racks annually. For labs that rarely autoclave racks, PP or nylon options are sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat 16\/17mm tube formats are compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard 16x100mm and 16x125mm glass and plastic culture tubes; 17mm OD serology tubes; most 15mL centrifuge tubes; and any other 16–17mm OD tube from any manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGlobe Scientific products are manufactured under strict ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. 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