Heathrow Scientific 1-Well Wire Tube Rack 50mL - HDPE Coated, Autoclavable - 1 Each

The 1-Well Wire Tube Rack is the minimum footprint solution for bench-holding a single 50 mL conical or round-bottom tube. At 3.5 × 2.6 × 2.6 in, it takes almost no bench space and holds the tube stable and upright — avoiding the tube-tipping problem that occurs when standing a 50 mL conical directly on bench or without a rack.

HDPE coated steel wire construction — autoclavable, resistant to routine laboratory chemicals, and rated for rough handling. Each pack contains 1 rack.

Features and Benefits

• Minimal Footprint: 3.5 × 2.6 × 2.6 in — smallest possible bench presence for a 50 mL tube holder. Positions at instrument edges, equipment ports, and reagent stations without consuming rack-sized bench space.

• HDPE Coated Steel Wire: Chemically resistant polyethylene coating over steel wire — resists acid and solvent splashes from adjacent work, and survives autoclave cycles for sterile use.

• Autoclavable: Steam sterilizable for use in sterile processing workflows where a clean-room rack is required.

• Holds Conical and Round-Bottom 50 mL Tubes: Wire basket geometry accommodates both conical-bottom and round-bottom 50 mL tube formats — open base design allows either tube geometry.

• Yellow Color: High visibility on benchtop surfaces — reduces the chance of missing or knocking over the rack in active workflows.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• Bench-side tube stabilization during pipetting, adding reagents, and mixing where a freestanding 50 mL tube tip would be unstable

• Equipment port and instrument side use where a full multi-tube rack would not fit in the available space

• Sterile processing workflows where an autoclavable single-tube rack is required near a biosafety cabinet or clean bench

• Cold room and incubator use — single tube in specific temperature conditions where a minimal rack keeps the tube upright and accessible

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HS23051 and HS23053A?
HS23051 is HDPE coated steel wire (autoclavable, 1 Each, $15); HS23053A is polystyrene (not autoclavable, Pack of 5, $25). Choose HS23051 for autoclave compatibility and single-unit purchase; choose HS23053A when you need 5 units for station deployment and autoclaving is not required.

Does this hold round-bottom tubes as well as conical?
Yes — the open wire basket design accommodates both 50 mL conical-bottom and round-bottom tube formats. The wire basket supports the tube body regardless of bottom geometry.

Can I use this in a water bath?
The wire construction allows water to contact the tube body — this is acceptable for water bath heating of 50 mL tubes. The HDPE coating is water-resistant to 100°C. However, the wire rack is not designed to float — it will sink to the bottom of the water bath. For floating-type water bath use with smaller tubes, see the HS2166 Floating Tube Rack.

Quality Assurance

Heathrow Scientific HS23051 wire tube racks are manufactured from steel wire with HDPE coating applied for chemical resistance and autoclave compatibility. The yellow color is applied during the coating process for permanent identification. Autoclave compatibility verified for standard 121°C steam cycles.

Academic and Institutional Pricing

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