High-throughput sample processing burns through ice faster than most labs plan for. The Globe Scientific 455024 Series 9-Liter Ice Tray gives you a single, deep-well station that holds enough crushed ice or dry ice to support an entire morning of tissue processing, large-scale aliquoting, or a multi-student teaching lab session without a refill trip. At 20.5" × 14.875", the cavity swallows multiple tube racks simultaneously, stacks of 50 mL conicals, or bulk reagent bottles — all the items that overflow a smaller tray when the work scales up. The closed-cell polyurethane foam body insulates far better than rigid plastic alternatives and handles every cryogen in the lab, from wet ice to liquid nitrogen, without cracking or becoming brittle. Molded handles on each end support confident two-handed lifting even at full load (6.5 lbs before ice). Four color options simplify station assignments in shared or teaching environments.
Features and Benefits
9-Liter Capacity: The largest tray in the Globe Scientific line — holds multiple tube racks, dozens of conical tubes, or bulk reagent containers in a single deep-well station.
Polyurethane Foam Insulation: Closed-cell construction maintains cold temperatures significantly longer than rigid plastic ice pans, reducing the frequency of ice refills.
Full Cryogenic Compatibility: Safe for liquid nitrogen, dry ice, wet ice, and salt solutions — the foam will not crack, warp, or degrade under extreme cold.
Chemical Resistant: Polyurethane foam resists damage from common laboratory solvents, dilute acids, bases, and saline encountered during routine bench work.
Heavy-Duty Molded Handles: Integrated grip handles on each end support stable two-handed carrying at full load — important when the tray weighs 6.5 lbs empty before ice is added.
Color Coded: Available in Blue, Green, Black, and Red for assignment by lab station, teaching group, or research team in multi-user environments.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 455024 Series (455024B, 455024G, 455024K, 455024R) |
| Brand | Globe Scientific |
| Product | Ice Tray, 9 Liters (without lid) |
| Material | Polyurethane Foam |
| Capacity | 9 Liters |
| Dimensions | 20.5" L × 14.875" W × 6.5" H |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs |
| Colors | Blue, Green, Black, Red |
| Sterility | Non-sterile |
| Certificate of Analysis | Available |
| Unit of Measure | Each (EA) |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Lid Included | No (see 455025 Series for lid version) |
Laboratory Applications
High-throughput sample processing — supports large-scale aliquoting, tissue dissociation, or biobank accessioning where dozens of tubes are on ice simultaneously
Teaching and training labs — one tray per student group provides a shared cold station during undergraduate or graduate-level practical courses
Central ice station — serves as a communal ice supply for an entire bench bay or shared instrument area, reducing trips to the ice machine
Necropsy and gross pathology — accommodates large tissue specimens or organ samples packed in ice during examination and sampling
Bulk reagent staging — chills multiple large bottles of buffer, media, or enzyme stock during prep for large-scale experiments
Frequently Asked Questions
How much bench space does the 9-liter ice tray require?
The tray footprint is 20.5" × 14.875" (roughly 52 cm × 38 cm). This is comparable to a large cutting board. It works best at a dedicated station, at the end of a bench, or on a separate cart rather than squeezed between instruments on a crowded benchtop.
Can I fit multiple tube racks side by side in this tray?
Yes. The wide cavity accommodates two standard microcentrifuge tube racks side by side with room for ice around them, or one large conical tube rack with space for additional loose tubes or reagent bottles.
Is the 9-liter tray too heavy to carry when full?
The empty tray weighs 6.5 lbs. Loaded with 9 liters of wet ice (approximately 15–18 lbs of ice), total weight approaches 22–25 lbs. The dual molded handles are designed for two-handed carrying, but consider a lab cart for repeated transport over long distances.
Should I choose the 9L or the 4L for my lab?
Choose the 9L (455024 Series) if you need a communal ice station, handle high sample counts, or run teaching labs where multiple users share one tray. Choose the 4L (455022 Series) if you need a personal or two-person batch tray that still fits alongside instruments on the bench. Both use identical polyurethane foam and are available with or without lids.
Quality Assurance
Globe Scientific products are manufactured under strict ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. Designed to meet the demanding requirements of clinical and research laboratories, these products undergo rigorous inspection to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
Academic and Institutional Pricing
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