Polypropylene Test Tube Racks — 12 mm (12-Place) & 17 mm (10-Place), Autoclavable, 1/Pack
The Globe Scientific PP Test Tube Rack family organizes round-bottom and conical tubes during sample prep, serial dilutions, and benchtop incubation. Molded from chemically resistant polypropylene, these racks survive repeated autoclave cycles and stand up to routine reagent spills in clinical and research workflows.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Test Tube Rack |
| Volume/Size | 12 mm and 16/17 mm tube diameters |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Closure/Cap | N/A — open rack format |
| Sterility | Non-sterile; autoclavable |
| Pack Size | 1 rack per pack |
Available Sizes
| Size | SKU | Price |
| 12 mm (12-place, 2x6 format) | 456105-PACK | $36.60 |
| 17 mm (10-place, 1x10 format) | 456106-PACK | $31.90 |
Applications
- Organizing 12 mm or 16/17 mm test tubes during sample accessioning
- Holding tubes upright through serial dilution series
- Benchtop staging for clinical specimen processing
- Supporting tubes during heated or chilled incubations
- Transporting capped tubes between bench and centrifuge
- Autoclave sterilization of empty racks between batch runs
Quality & Procurement
labsupplies.com is an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Packaging carries lot numbers to support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available — contact us for volume quotes on multi-rack orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tube diameters do these racks accommodate?
The 456105 rack holds 12 mm tubes across 12 positions in a 2x6 layout, while the 456106 rack holds 16/17 mm tubes across 10 positions in a single-row 1x10 layout.
Are these racks autoclavable?
Yes. Both racks are molded from polypropylene and rated for repeated autoclave cycles, allowing sterilization of empty racks between sample batches.
How many racks come per pack?
Each pack contains one rack. The listed price is per individual rack; volume quotes are available for multi-unit procurement.
Which format suits a smaller bench footprint?
The 12 mm 456105 rack uses a compact 2x6 arrangement, fitting more tubes into a smaller footprint than the 1x10 single-row 17 mm rack.