Heathrow Scientific DuraPorter® XL High-Capacity Sample Transport Tote - 120926 | Transparent Lid, Articulated Handles

When a standard specimen transport container isn't large enough — for high-volume courier runs, multi-department transport, or moving instruments alongside samples — labs need a step up in capacity without sacrificing the security and visibility that clinical transport demands. The Heathrow Scientific DuraPorter® XL High-Capacity Sample Transport Tote delivers exactly this: a 16 × 16.25 × 7 in tote built from stainless steel, polypropylene, ABS, and elastomeric components to handle the rigors of heavy daily transport use, with a transparent lid for immediate content identification and articulated handles for comfortable carrying fully loaded.

The spacious interior accommodates a large volume of samples, instruments, and laboratory items in a single trip — reducing the number of transport runs required and the associated handling events that introduce error and contamination risk. The multi-material construction combines the strength of stainless steel hardware with the chemical resistance of polypropylene and the impact absorption of elastomeric components. Available in Blue, Red, and Yellow for color-coded fleet management across departments and routes.

Features and Benefits

• High-Capacity 16 × 16.25 × 7 in Interior: Significantly larger than the standard DuraPorter® — accommodates multiple tube racks, instruments, and sample volumes in a single trip, reducing the number of transport runs needed in high-volume clinical and research environments.

• Transparent Lid for Content Identification Without Opening: The clear lid allows receiving staff to visually verify contents, check tube counts, and identify samples at a glance before opening — maintaining containment while enabling rapid triage and reducing unnecessary handling events.

• Articulated Handles for Ergonomic Carrying: Purpose-designed articulated handles distribute the weight of a fully loaded tote comfortably — reducing hand fatigue and improving carrying stability during transport through corridors, elevators, and between facilities.

• Multi-Material Construction — Stainless Steel, PP, ABS, Elastomer: Stainless steel hardware provides structural rigidity and corrosion resistance; polypropylene and ABS resist chemical exposure; elastomeric components absorb impact and protect contents — a material combination engineered for demanding daily transport use.

• Sturdy and Spacious for Instruments and Samples Together: Large enough to transport laboratory instruments alongside sample racks — supporting mobile lab setups, satellite collection sites, and courier runs that carry both processing equipment and specimens in a single container.

• Three Colors for Fleet-Level Color-Coding: Blue, Red, and Yellow options enable department, route, or priority-level color-coding across a transport fleet — providing immediate visual identification of tote assignment without labeling or barcoding overhead.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• High-Volume Clinical Courier Runs: Transport large batches of specimens from multiple collection points to a central processing lab in a single trip — the XL capacity reduces the number of runs required and the associated specimen handling events that introduce error risk.

• Mobile Lab & Satellite Collection Site Supply Transport: Equip satellite draw stations and mobile collection units with everything they need — tubes, equipment, supplies, and return specimens — transported together in one organized tote per site visit.

• Multi-Department Hospital Transport: Move samples, instruments, and documentation between hospital departments, floors, and buildings in a single tote — the articulated handles and robust construction handle the elevator rides, cart loading, and corridor transport of a busy medical center.

• Research Lab Equipment & Sample Co-Transport: Transport benchtop instruments, sample racks, reagents, and specimens together between research facilities, field sites, and processing labs — the large interior accommodates mixed loads that don't fit in standard specimen transport containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the DuraPorter® XL differ from the standard DuraPorter®?
The standard DuraPorter® (120052/120077/120078) is a sealed, lockable polycarbonate container measuring 15 × 7.7 × 6.3 in — optimized for secure, leak-proof transport of tube racks with OSHA and UN3373 compliance. The DuraPorter® XL (120926/120927/120928) is a larger open-top tote measuring 16 × 16.25 × 7 in with a transparent lid — designed for high-capacity transport of larger loads including instruments, multiple racks, and mixed supplies.

What is the weight capacity of the DuraPorter® XL?
The DuraPorter® XL is engineered for heavy daily transport use with its stainless steel hardware and robust multi-material construction. While a specific published weight capacity is not listed, the tote is designed to carry large volumes of laboratory instruments, sample racks, and supplies without structural compromise under normal transport use.

Are all three colors (Blue, Red, Yellow) functionally identical?
Yes — SKUs 120926, 120927, and 120928 are identical in all specifications. Color selection supports fleet-level color-coding for department identification, route assignment, or priority designation across your transport program.

Quality Assurance

Heathrow Scientific DuraPorter® XL totes are manufactured under rigorous quality standards using a multi-material construction validated for demanding daily laboratory and clinical transport use. Stainless steel hardware, chemical-resistant polypropylene and ABS body, and elastomeric impact absorption components are selected and validated for long-term durability in high-frequency transport environments.

Academic and Institutional Pricing

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