13mm Blue Snap Cap Overview
The Globe Scientific 13mm Snap Cap (113140B) is a polyethylene closure built to fit 13mm vacuum tubes and test tubes. Blue coloring supports quick visual sorting and color-coded sample workflows across busy lab benches.
Molded from polyethylene (PE), each cap snaps firmly onto compatible 13mm tubes to help contain contents during handling and transport. Technicians can apply and remove caps by hand without tools, keeping routine processing fast.
Supplied in a bag of 1000, this consumable suits laboratories that cycle through high volumes of sample tubes and need a dependable, replenishable closure.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Globe Scientific |
| SKU | 113140B |
| Product Type | Snap Cap |
| Diameter | 13mm |
| Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Compatibility | Vacuum and test tubes |
| Color | Blue |
| Unit of Measure | Bag of 1000 |
| Sterility | Contact for specification |
Available Configurations
| SKU | Description | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 113140B | Cap, Snap, 13mm, PE, for Vacuum and Test Tubes, Blue | Bag of 1000 |
| 113140B | Master case (6 bags) | 6000 caps |
Laboratory Applications
Snap caps close 13mm tubes used across clinical, research, and diagnostic settings. Labs rely on them to secure blood collection tubes, sample aliquots, and reagent tubes during sorting, storage, and transport between workstations.
Color-coded closures like these blue caps help teams separate sample sets, batch panels, or processing stages at a glance. Hospitals, reference labs, and academic facilities use snap caps to standardize tube handling and reduce mix-ups in high-throughput environments.
Ordering & Bulk Pricing
Order 113140B in bags of 1000 caps, with master cases holding 6 bags for 6000 caps total. LabSupplies.com supports institutional purchasing, purchase orders, and volume replenishment for laboratories standardizing on Globe Scientific consumables. Contact our team to set up bulk or recurring case orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tubes do these snap caps fit?
These caps are designed for 13mm vacuum tubes and test tubes. Confirm your tube outer diameter matches 13mm before ordering to ensure a secure snap fit.
What material are the caps made from?
Each cap is molded from polyethylene (PE), a chemically resistant plastic commonly used for laboratory tube closures.
How many caps come in each pack?
One bag contains 1000 caps. A full master case includes 6 bags for a total of 6000 caps.