TrippNT Medium Dispensing Bin with 1 Compartment & Lid | Countertop PVC Supply Dispenser 50160

TrippNT Medium Dispensing Bin with 1 Compartment & Removable Lid — PVC and Acrylic Countertop Supply Dispenser for Bulk Small-Item Staging

The TrippNT Medium Dispensing Bin with 1 Compartment and Removable Lid (SKU 50160) is a countertop and bench-surface supply dispensing unit designed for laboratory and clinical environments that need to stage a bulk quantity of frequently accessed small consumables at the point of use — where restocking is frequent, access must be one-handed, and stock visibility is required at all times. At 11⅞″ W × 9¼″ H × 7½″ D, the 50160 is the medium bin in TrippNT’s dispensing bin series (Small 50408, Medium 50160, Large 50005 already completed, Extra Large 50745), positioned to hold bulk supplies in the 200–500 unit range that would be consumed in a single high-traffic shift: 100-count glove boxes restaged loose for single-glove access, individually wrapped alcohol swabs, folded Kimwipes, medium-format labels, individually packaged electrode caps, cuvettes, or any other flat/small-package consumable dispensed at a rate that would exhaust a smaller bin in less than a day.

The white PVC body provides structural rigidity and chemical resistance; the removable clear acrylic lid (hinged to fold back, not lift off entirely, for one-handed access) provides dust and contamination protection during periods between active dispensing. The clear acrylic front panel allows at-a-glance stock level verification from across the room, eliminating the need to open or lift the bin to check supply levels during routine rounds. Top-loading design allows restocking with the unit in place — no unloading, no lifting off the bench. Ships fully assembled. For higher-volume dispensing (750+ unit bulk stock), specify the 50005 Large Dispensing Bin (already completed in the original batch).

Technical Specifications

Laboratory and Clinical Applications

The TrippNT 50160 is specified for bulk small-item dispensing at point-of-use in: clinical laboratory workbenches (loose glove staging, alcohol swab dispensing, cuvette staging for spectrophotometry, electrode cap and sleeve organization), hospital nursing unit supply counters (alcohol prep pad, bandage, and gauze dispensing), phlebotomy and venipuncture stations (tourniquet, alcohol swab, and bandage staging), dental operatory supply staging (cotton roll, barrier sleeve, and impression material accessory dispensing), veterinary clinic treatment room supply staging, BSL-2 research lab consumable staging (pipette tips loose, microcentrifuge tubes bulk, cuvettes), analytical chemistry labs (consumable reagent vessel and cuvette staging), pharmacy dispensing counter supply organization (label, vial cap, and syringe accessory staging), food service and food QA labs (test strip, sample container, and consumable staging), and educational laboratory demonstration stations. Also used in cleanroom gowning areas for secondary apparel backup staging where the structured apparel dispensers (50101, 50127, 50151) are the primary units.

Product Documentation

• Sales Sheet — 50160 Medium Dispensing Bin with 1 Compartment & Lid

Made in the U.S.A. & Lifetime Guarantee

Proudly manufactured in the United States by TrippNT. This dispensing bin is backed by a 100% Lifetime Guarantee, ensuring it is a permanent asset for your laboratory. Institutional pricing and bulk discounts are available for universities, hospital systems, and government agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I choose the 50160 Medium over the 50005 Large Dispensing Bin?

The 50160 (11⅞″ W × 9¼″ H × 7½″ D) and 50005 (16″ W × 11″ H × 9″ D approximately) serve different bench footprint and volume requirements. Choose the 50160 for medium-traffic workstations where a 200–500 unit restocking cycle is appropriate and bench footprint is a constraint — single-analyst benches, procedure room counters, and compact supply carts. Choose the 50005 for high-traffic centralized staging areas where 750+ units are consumed per shift — high-volume nursing units, multishift lab stations, and bulk stocking points. The 50160’s smaller profile also makes it suitable for inside-fume-hood supply staging, where the 50005 would take up too much hood-surface real estate.

Is the lid truly removable, or is it permanently hinged?

The lid is hinged to the back panel of the bin but folds fully rearward (180 degrees) for top-loading access, allowing one-handed restocking with the bin in position. It does not detach entirely for routine use — the hinge keeps it attached and prevents it from being misplaced or knocked off the bench during restocking. The hinge design is reversible: the hinge pins can be removed with a small tool if complete lid removal is needed for deep cleaning or contents inspection. For daily use, the fold-back hinge provides the same access as a removable lid without the risk of the lid being lost or left off, which matters in environments with contamination-control protocols.