Heathrow Scientific Reversible PCR Tube Rack 0.2-2.0mL - Hinged Lid - Pack of 5

PCR tube racks typically hold one tube size — but PCR workflows do not. A molecular biology protocol may start with 0.2 mL PCR tubes, pass through 0.5 mL enzyme dilution tubes, and store products in 1.5 or 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes. The Heathrow Scientific HS2344A Reversible PCR Tube Rack holds all four sizes in a single rack by using two sides: flip it one way for 0.2 mL wells, flip it the other for 1.5/2.0 mL wells. A second row accommodates 0.5 mL tubes on the same flip.

The attached hinged lid fits both sides of the rack — provides dust and contamination protection for stored samples regardless of which tube size is loaded. Autoclavable polypropylene. Supplied as a Pack of 5 assorted color racks (Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink) for color-coded workflow organization in shared labs.

Features and Benefits

• Reversible Design — 4 Tube Sizes: One rack, two sides: one side holds 0.2 mL and 0.5 mL tubes; the other holds 1.5 mL and 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes. No additional racks needed for multi-size PCR workflows.

• Hinged Lid Fits Both Sides: The attached lid closes securely on both rack orientations — keeps dust and contaminants off sample tubes whether loaded with 0.2 mL or 1.5/2.0 mL tubes.

• Autoclavable Polypropylene: Withstands standard autoclave cycles — sterilize before use in sterile processing workflows.

• 8.1 × 5.2 × 2.1 in Footprint: Compact format designed for biosafety cabinet and benchtop use in molecular biology workflows.

• Pack of 5 Assorted Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Pink — use different colors to segregate samples by experiment, user, or status in shared lab environments.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• PCR and qPCR reaction setup where 0.2 mL PCR tubes need a secure, lidded rack during thermal cycler loading and plate staging

• Molecular biology multi-step protocols that transition between tube sizes — keep all sizes organized in a single rack through the entire workflow

• Shared labs with multiple users where color-coded racks (Pack of 5 colors) allow each user or experiment to have a dedicated rack

• Sample storage organization — hinged lid provides dust protection for short-term tube storage between workflow steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What tube sizes does this rack actually hold?
Side 1: 0.2 mL and 0.5 mL tubes (the side with smaller wells). Side 2: 1.5 mL and 2.0 mL tubes (the side with larger wells). The reversible design means the same rack handles all four sizes used in standard molecular biology microcentrifuge tube formats.

How does the hinged lid work on both sides?
The lid attaches to the rack body with a hinge and can close from either direction — the same lid snaps shut whether the rack is oriented for small or large tubes. This avoids needing separate lids for each orientation.

Is this suitable for thermal cycler block use?
The HS2344A is a storage and staging rack — it holds tubes during setup and storage but is not designed to fit inside a thermal cycler block. Use standard PCR plates or strip tubes for thermal cycling; use the HS2344A for staging, mixing, and transport.

Quality Assurance

Heathrow Scientific HS2344A PCR tube racks are manufactured from polypropylene with autoclave-compatible materials verified for standard 121°C steam cycles. The reversible hinge and lid mechanism are inspected for secure closure on both orientations before shipment.

Academic and Institutional Pricing

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