{"product_id":"heathrow-snap-together-conical-tube-rack","title":"Heathrow Scientific Snap-Together Conical Tube Rack - HS24306 - 15mL and 50mL, ABS, 50-Place","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA dedicated conical tube rack that ships flat, assembles without tools, and holds twice the tube count of most pop-up racks. The Heathrow Scientific HS24306 Snap-Together Conical Tube Rack accommodates 30 standard 15 mL tubes in 17mm wells and 20 standard 50 mL tubes in 28mm wells — all in a single compact footprint that snaps into a rigid ABS frame in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUnlike polypropylene pop-up racks, the HS24306 uses ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) — a harder, more dimensionally stable engineering-grade plastic that snaps together with more rigidity and resists deformation in water bath use. Alphanumeric identification across all positions supports sample tracking. Ships flat, stores flat, assembles on demand.\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\u003eDual-Format: 30 Wells (15mL) + 20 Wells (50mL):\u003c\/strong\u003e High combined capacity for both tube sizes in one rack — 30 positions at 17mm for 15 mL conical tubes and 20 positions at 28mm for 50 mL conical tubes.\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\u003eABS Construction - Superior Rigidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene snaps together into a harder, more dimensionally stable frame than polypropylene — maintains well alignment and structural integrity during water bath use and high-volume sample handling.\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 Arrives as a flat component set — stores compactly before assembly, assembles into a rigid rack in seconds without tools or fasteners.\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 Stable Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS frame maintains its assembled geometry during submersible water bath incubations — reliable tube positioning throughout temperature-controlled protocols.\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\u003eAlphanumeric Well Identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded position labels across all 50 wells support precise sample tracking and LIMS-compatible tube-to-position documentation.\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\u003eCompact 8.1 × 6.7 in Footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 total tube positions in a near-square bench footprint — efficient use of bench space for labs running parallel 15 mL and 50 mL conical tube workflows.\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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS24306\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\u003eABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15mL Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 wells, 17mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50mL Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 wells, 28mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Positions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes\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\u003e8.1 x 6.7 x 2.4 in (17.1 x 17.0 x 6.1 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\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40 lb (0.18 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\"\u003eHS24306 vs. Pop-Up Combo Rack (HS24320)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHS24306 Snap-Together\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHS24320 Pop-Up Combo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15mL Wells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mL Wells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnap-together (permanent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePop-up (collapsible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQty per Order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack of 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower per rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher (2 included)\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\"\u003eCell culture media preparation and reagent management requiring organized simultaneous access to both 15 mL and 50 mL conical tube formats\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 sample processing where maximum combined 15 mL and 50 mL capacity in a single rack reduces bench clutter during batch runs\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 protocols requiring a rigid, stable conical tube rack — ABS maintains better dimensional stability in water baths than polypropylene pop-up alternatives\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\"\u003eLabs ordering individual rack units for single-station use where pack-of-2 quantities are unnecessary\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 is the difference between ABS and polypropylene for a lab rack?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eABS is a harder, more rigid engineering plastic that snaps into a more structurally stable assembled form than polypropylene. It resists deformation under water bath conditions better than PP and maintains tighter well alignment after repeated handling. The trade-off is that ABS is generally not autoclave-compatible — if sterilization is required, the Fold \u0026amp; Snap (PP) or GFPP Peg Rack series are better choices.\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 this rack autoclavable?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe HS24306 is made from ABS and is not rated for autoclave use. For autoclavable conical tube organization, see the Heathrow Scientific GFPP Peg Rack (HS24311) or Fold \u0026amp; Snap series.\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 this compare to the HS24320 Pop-Up Combo rack?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe HS24306 offers higher combined capacity (30+20 = 50 total positions vs 21+12 = 33) and a lower per-rack cost, but comes as a single unit versus a pack of 2. It also uses ABS rather than polypropylene, which provides better water bath rigidity. See the comparison table above.\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\u003eOnce assembled, can the rack be taken apart and stored flat?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe snap-together connection is designed for a secure permanent assembly. Unlike the pop-up rack design, this rack is not intended for repeated collapse and re-expansion — it snaps together once for long-term use.\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 the HS24306 Snap-Together Conical Tube Rack from ABS for superior snap-joint rigidity and dimensional stability in water bath environments. Each rack is tested for secure connector engagement and consistent well alignment across all 50 positions after assembly.\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. 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