Heathrow Scientific Pop-Up Tube Rack - HS24318 - 15mL 45-Place, Pack of 2

When your workflow runs on 15 mL conical tubes, you need maximum capacity without permanently sacrificing bench space. The Heathrow Scientific HS24318 Pop-Up Tube Rack holds 45 standard 15 mL tubes in 17mm wells — the highest 15 mL capacity in the Pop-Up line — and collapses completely flat when the run is done. No disassembly, no shuffling racks around the bench: collapse, stack, and put it away in one motion.

The alphanumeric identification grid across all 45 positions enables precise tube tracking without adhesive labels or secondary markers on the rack itself. The polypropylene frame is durable for everyday lab use. Each order includes a Pack of 2 racks in Purple.

Features and Benefits

• 45-Place High Capacity for 15mL Tubes: Maximum 15 mL tube capacity in the Pop-Up rack family — holds an entire batch of conical tubes in one organized rack without crowding the bench.

• Pop-Up Mechanism: Collapses flat for compact drawer or cabinet storage between uses — pops instantly to full operating height when needed with no assembly.

• Stackable When Collapsed: Multiple racks stack flat for space-efficient storage — ideal for labs ordering bulk quantities and cycling racks in and out of use.

• Alphanumeric Well Identification: All 45 positions individually labeled — enables precise tube-to-position tracking for sample management and LIMS integration.

• 17mm Wells for Standard 15mL Conical Tubes: Securely holds all major-brand 15 mL conical tubes (Falcon®-style) without rocking or tipping during pipetting and handling.

• Pack of 2: Two racks per order — run two protocols in parallel or keep a spare ready without placing a separate order.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• Cell culture workflows requiring organized benchtop holding of 15 mL conical tubes during media preparation, cell counting, and centrifugation steps

• High-throughput sample processing batches where 45-place capacity reduces the number of racks needed to hold a full run of 15 mL tubes

• Space-constrained shared labs where racks must collapse and store flat between experiments to keep shared bench areas clear

• Genomics and nucleic acid extraction workflows using standard 15 mL elution and collection tubes throughout the protocol

Frequently Asked Questions

Will standard Falcon® 15 mL tubes fit this rack?
Yes. The 17mm well diameter accommodates standard 15 mL conical centrifuge tubes from all major manufacturers including Falcon®, Corning®, and equivalent brands. The well depth provides stable upright support without tipping.

How flat does it collapse — will it fit in a drawer?
The collapsed height is approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm), making it suitable for standard lab drawer storage. Multiple collapsed racks stack flat on each other, so a full case of racks can be stored in a compact space.

What is the difference between HS24318 and the HS24320 combo rack?
The HS24318 is a 15 mL-only rack with 45 dedicated 17mm wells — higher capacity for single tube size workflows. The HS24320 combo rack holds both 15 mL (21 wells) and 50 mL (12 wells) tubes simultaneously, but with fewer total 15 mL positions.

Is this rack autoclavable?
The HS24318 is not rated for autoclave use. For sterile applications requiring autoclaved racks, the Heathrow Scientific Fold & Snap and GFPP Peg Rack series are the appropriate choices.

Quality Assurance

Heathrow Scientific designs the HS24318 Pop-Up Tube Rack for reliable daily bench performance. The polypropylene frame is tested for consistent pop-up spring action and stable 17mm well geometry across all 45 positions throughout the product's service life.

Academic and Institutional Pricing

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