{"product_id":"heathrow-fold-snap-tube-rack-17mm","title":"Heathrow Scientific Fold \u0026 Snap Tube Rack - HS243077 Series - 60-Place, 17mm, Autoclavable","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe midpoint of the tube size spectrum — 5 to 15 mL — is where culture tubes, serology tubes, and standard round-bottom tubes all live. The Heathrow Scientific HS243077 Fold \u0026amp; Snap Tube Rack was built for exactly this range. With 60 wells at 17mm diameter, it holds more tubes per rack than the 21mm model while accommodating the wider tube profiles that the 13mm model can't fit. And like all Fold \u0026amp; Snap racks, it ships completely flat and assembles in seconds — no tools, no complex interlocking parts, just fold and snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe polypropylene construction withstands full autoclave cycles and water bath immersion. The open well design ensures uniform temperature exposure across all 60 tube positions during incubations. Available in Blue, White, Red, and Yellow for color-coded sample organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\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\u003e17mm Wells for 5–15mL Tubes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers the mid-range tube diameter — fits culture tubes, serology tubes, and round-bottom labware that fall between the 13mm and 21mm well sizes.\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\u003eFlat-Pack Storage and Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships as a single flat polypropylene sheet — drastically reduces storage volume vs. pre-assembled racks. Fold and snap together in seconds on demand.\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\u003e60-Place High Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e More wells per footprint than the 21mm model — maximizes bench utilization for workflows running large numbers of mid-size tubes simultaneously.\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\u003eAutoclavable Polypropylene:\u003c\/strong\u003e Withstands standard 121°C autoclave cycles — sterilize between experiments or users without warping, cracking, or joint failure.\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\u003eWater Bath Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable base holds all 60 tubes upright during temperature-controlled water bath incubations — open well design ensures uniform heat distribution.\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\u003e4 Colors for Sample Tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, White, Red, and Yellow enable color-coded organization across experiments, projects, or users in shared labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\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\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS243077B, HS243077W, HS243077R, HS243077Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeathrow Scientific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWell Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tube Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6 x 4.2 x 2.8 in (24.5 x 10.8 x 7.2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutoclavable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue, White, Red, Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35 lb (0.16 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eChoosing the Right Fold \u0026amp; Snap Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWell Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTube Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS243073 (13mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 wells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS243077 (17mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 wells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS243071 (21mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–30 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 wells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\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\n\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 and serology workflows using standard 10–15 mL round-bottom glass or plastic culture tubes that are too wide for 13mm racks\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\"\u003eWater bath incubations requiring stable, submersible rack support for tubes in the 5–15 mL range\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\"\u003eTeaching labs needing affordable, autoclavable racks that can be sterilized and reused across multiple student groups\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\"\u003eHigh-throughput clinical and diagnostic labs using color-coded rack assignments to separate sample batches or patient groups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\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\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tube sizes fit the 17mm Fold \u0026amp; Snap rack?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis rack is designed for tubes with 17mm outer diameter in the 5–15 mL range. This includes standard 10 mL and 15 mL glass culture tubes, serology tubes, and similar 17mm-diameter round-bottom labware. It will not securely hold standard 15 mL conical (Falcon-style) tubes, which have a wider conical base — for those, use the HS24311 Peg Rack or HS24318 Pop-Up Rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 17mm model differ from the 13mm and 21mm Fold \u0026amp; Snap racks?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSee the comparison table above. The 17mm model is the mid-range option — more wells than the 21mm rack, wider wells than the 13mm rack. Choose based on the outer diameter of your tubes, not the tube volume alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this rack be used in a water bath?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes. The stable polypropylene base and open-well construction make this rack fully compatible with water bath use at standard laboratory temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs assembly permanent or can it be collapsed for storage?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOnce snapped together, the Fold \u0026amp; Snap rack is a rigid, fixed structure — it is not designed to re-collapse after assembly. The flat-pack benefit is for pre-assembly storage and shipping, not repeated collapse cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHeathrow Scientific manufactures this rack from virgin polypropylene for consistent chemical resistance and structural integrity. Each rack is tested to confirm stable snap-joint assembly, consistent 17mm well geometry across all 60 positions, and dimensional stability through autoclave and water bath cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eAcademic and Institutional Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for academic and research institutions. As an authorized dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heathrow Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48075165892840,"sku":"HS243077B","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":48075165925608,"sku":"HS243077W","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":48075165958376,"sku":"HS243077R","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":48075165991144,"sku":"HS243077Y","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5361\/1240\/files\/unnamed_5dcfb93c-2f38-4e68-ab4d-c1053f5c1baf.jpg?v=1771817205","url":"https:\/\/labsupplies.com\/products\/heathrow-fold-snap-tube-rack-17mm","provider":"LabSupplies.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}