Heathrow Scientific Premium Microscope Slide Box Foam-Lined ABS 25 or 100-Place

Glass microscope slides are fragile — chip an edge, crack a cover slip, or allow slides to rattle against each other, and the specimen and the effort invested in preparation are lost. The Heathrow Scientific Premium Microscope Slide Boxes use foam-lined ABS construction to address this: individual foam slots cushion each slide against vibration and inter-slide contact, while the ABS outer shell provides rigid structural protection during transport and storage.

Available in 25-place and 100-place formats in three colors (Blue, Red, White) for color-coded collection organization. The 25-place series uses a friction-fit closure; the 100-place uses a nickel-plated clasp. Note: HS15989P (25-place Red) is the economy option at $5 — significantly below the standard $15 price of the Blue and White versions of the same format.

Features and Benefits

• Foam Lining — Individual Slide Cushioning: Each slide rests in a dedicated foam slot that prevents lateral movement and inter-slide contact. The foam absorbs vibration during transport — reduces the risk of slide fracture and cover slip damage en route between lab and imaging facility.

• ABS Outer Shell — Rigid Protection: Hard ABS outer shell provides structural protection from external impacts that would crack the contents. ABS is lighter than polycarbonate but adequate for bench-use and standard transport conditions.

• 25-Place and 100-Place Formats: 25-place (HS15989 series) for active bench-use boxes and individual project collections; 100-place (HS15994 series) for high-capacity archival or shared teaching collections.

• Three Colors for Collection Organization: Blue, Red/Pink, and White — color-code by project, stain type, specimen source, or time period in collections with multiple active boxes.

• Friction-Fit (25-Place) and Nickel-Plated Clasp (100-Place): The 25-place friction closure is appropriate for bench use. The 100-place nickel-plated clasp secures the larger box against accidental opening during handling.

• Economy Red Option (HS15989P, $5): The 25-place Red version is priced at $5 — versus $15 for Blue and White — making it the most accessible slide box in the Heathrow catalog for high-turnover teaching and disposable-use applications.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• Slide transport between lab and imaging facility where foam cushioning protects prepared slides from vibration-induced cover slip displacement

• Teaching collections where multiple boxes are needed in quantity and color-coding by lab section, stain type, or specimen class simplifies student access

• Active bench storage of a working set of slides during an ongoing research project where quick access and organization are priorities over cryogenic storage capability

• High-turnover applications where the $5 economy Red 25-place box (HS15989P) is appropriate for use-and-recycle workflows in teaching environments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the foam ABS boxes and the polycarbonate boxes?
Foam-lined ABS boxes (HS15989/HS15994 series) prioritize individual slide cushioning — the foam absorbs vibration and prevents inter-slide contact, making them better for transporting fragile or precious slides. Polycarbonate boxes (120316/HS15988H) are harder, more impact-resistant, and rated to -80°C — better for ultra-low temperature storage and applications where drop resistance of the box matters more than internal slide cushioning.

Why is the Red 25-place box (HS15989P) priced at $5 while the others are $15?
The HS15989P is the economy variant of the 25-place format — same dimensions and foam lining, different material specification that allows the lower price point. It is appropriate for applications where cost is the primary consideration and premium build longevity is not required.

Do inventory cards fit these boxes?
120740 cards (Pack of 10) are replacement cards for the 25-place series; 120741 for the 100-place series. Both sold separately.

Quality Assurance

Heathrow Scientific Premium Microscope Slide Boxes are manufactured from ABS with foam lining verified for slide retention across standard transport and handling conditions. Closure mechanisms are tested for secure retention. Compatible with standard 25 × 75 mm microscope slides.

Academic and Institutional Pricing

LabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for educational institutions, veterinary clinics, and research organizations. As an authorized VEE GEE Scientific dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.