Squat vials and wide-mouth sample containers tip over in standard 12 mm cryobox grids, making retrieval frustrating and risking cap-seal damage. The Heathrow Scientific Corrugated Polypropylene Freezer Box for Squat Vials provides a 100-place (10 × 10) grid with 17 mm wells in a wider 7.4 × 7.8-inch footprint — purpose-built for short, wide-body vials that standard microtube cryoboxes cannot accommodate. Waterproof corrugated polypropylene resists humidity damage, ships flat, and assembles instantly with included dividers. Rated to −80 °C and sold in packs of 10.
Features and Benefits
100-Place Grid (10 × 10) with 17 mm Wells: Designed for squat vials and wide-mouth containers that are too large for standard 12 mm microtube grids.
Low 1.6-Inch Profile: Matches the short height of squat vials — no wasted vertical space in the freezer.
Wider Footprint (7.4 × 7.8 in): Accommodates the larger grid format. Verify your freezer rack bay dimensions before ordering.
Waterproof Corrugated PP: Moisture-proof and mold-resistant — outlasts cardboard in humid freezer environments.
Flat-Pack with Pre-Assembled Dividers: Efficient shipping, instant assembly, dividers included.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 120428 |
| Brand | Heathrow Scientific |
| Material | Corrugated Polypropylene |
| Number of Wells | 100 (10 × 10) |
| Well Diameter | 17 mm |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 7.4 × 7.8 × 1.6 in (18.8 × 19.8 × 4.1 cm) |
| Temperature Rating | −80 °C |
| Pack Size | 10 per pack |
| Color | White |
Laboratory Applications
Organized freezer storage of squat cryovials, HPLC autosampler vials, and wide-body sample containers
Pharmaceutical compound libraries stored in short-format glass or plastic vials requiring position-indexed retrieval
Food-safety and environmental labs archiving wide-mouth sample vials collected from field testing
Frequently Asked Questions
What vials fit the 17 mm wells?
Any squat vial, wide-mouth container, or short tube with an outer diameter up to 17 mm. This includes many HPLC vials, short-format cryovials, and 2 mL screw-cap vials with wider bodies.
Will this fit standard freezer racks?
The 7.4 × 7.8-inch footprint is larger than a standard 5.2-inch cryobox. You will need a freezer rack with oversized bays or a dedicated shelf position for this format.
Is this autoclavable?
No. Corrugated polypropylene is rated to −80 °C but not designed for autoclave temperatures. For autoclavable squat-vial storage, consider rigid polypropylene containers.
Quality Assurance
Heathrow Scientific corrugated polypropylene boxes are manufactured from waterproof material and inspected for structural integrity and well-diameter accuracy.
Academic and Institutional Pricing
LabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for academic and research institutions. As an authorized dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.