Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge Tubes
Glass and plastic tubes designed for use in centrifuges; available in a variety of volume capacities, materials, configurations, RCF ratings, and closure types; may be sterile or non-sterile; may have graduations indicating volume on the tube.
Centrifuge tubes are used to contain liquids during centrifugation, which separates the sample into its components by rapidly rotating it around a fixed axis.
Most centrifuge tubes have conical bottoms, which help collect any solid or heavier parts of the sample being centrifuged. Centrifuge tubes must also be able to withstand the centrifugal pressure created during their use, and their specifications may indicate the maximum speed at which they can be safely used.
Centrifuge tubes are available in various styles, sizes, and materials
- Capacities: Range from 0.1mL to more than 100mL; the most common sizes are 15mL and 50mL (centrifuge) and 1mL and 2mL (microcentrifuge)
- Closures: Screw-on plugged or flat caps; may be attached or separate
- Markings: May have writing areas, graduations, or other markings
- Shape: Conical- or round-bottomed; if conical, choose skirted free-standing versions
- Material: Glass or plastic resin; the latter include polypropylene, polystyrene, PET, and PPCO
- Sterility: Sterile or nonsterile; may be heat- or gas-sterilized
- Packaging: Bulk or racked tubes
- Color: Choose amber or black plastics for light-sensitive samples
Falcon™ 50 mL High Clarity Conical Centrifuge Tubes

Tested to withstand centrifugation of 16,000 RCF in a fully supported rotor with room temperature water. Falcon 50mL Conical Centrifuge Tubes are ideal for cell centrifugation; pelleting; separation by density gradients.
Promotions are available
PYREX™ Pear-Shaped Glass Centrifuge Tubes
For use in IEC™ HN-SII Centrifuge from Thermo Scientific with 05-152-1 rotor

Falcon™ 15 mL Conical Centrifuge Tubes

Tested to withstand centrifugation of 12,000 RCF (polypropylene) or 1,800 RCF (polystyrene) in a fully supported rotor with room temperature water. Falcon™ 15mL Conical Centrifuge Tubes are ideal for cell centrifugation; pelleting; separation by density gradients.
Promotions are available
Corning™ Mini Bioreactor Centrifuge Tube

Ideal for high throughput process optimization for suspension cell culture

Corning™ Centrifuge Tubes with CentriStar™ Cap

Features CentriStar™ caps with an easy-on/easy-off flat top and offers advanced ergonomics with wider knurls and roll-over edge design for easier gripping. Corning™ Centrifuge Tubes with CentriStar™ Caps leak-proof design comes with a revolutionary plug feature that virtually eliminates all seepage when used under recommended conditions.
PYREX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 100 mL Capacity
Nonsterile; reusable.
Corning™ Polyetherimide Centrifuge Tube Cushions


Tube cushion provides necessary support during centrifugation preventing large capacity tubes from collapsing
PYREX™ Disposable Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes
Nonsterile tubes, constructed of Pyrex™ borosilicate glass.
Corning™ Centrifuge Plug Seal
For use with Corning™ 15 mL centrifuge tubes (431668)
Corning™ Centrifuge Tube
Does not include a cap
PYREX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 5 mL Capacity
Nonsterile; reusable.
PYREX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 50 mL Capacity
Nonsterile; reusable.
PYREX™ Round-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes
Without graduations
PYREX™ Kolmer Graduated Centrifuge Tube with Beaded Rim

Ideal for use with Wasserman test
PYREX™ 40 mL Heavy Duty Conical Centrifuge Tube with White Graduations, Beaded Rim
Nonsterile, reusable conical tubes with graduations, constructed of Pyrex™ borosilicate glass.
Falcon™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes

Manufactured from polypropylene for high chemical and thermal resistance. Falcon™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes are tested to withstand 7500 x g centrifugation.
PYREX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 12 mL Capacity
Nonsterile; reusable.
PYREX™ Heavy Duty Conical Centrifuge Tubes With White Graduations And Screw Cap
With increased wall thickness
Corning™ Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Centrifuge Tubes

Manufactured from crystal clear rigid PET for optimum visibility. Corning™ Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Centrifuge Tubes have conical bottoms and high-density polyethylene plug seal caps providing a premium centrifuge tube.
PYREX™ Conical-Bottom Glass Centrifuge Tubes: 40 mL Capacity
Nonsterile; reusable.
Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes, Sterile


Manufactured from clear polypropylene for superior chemical resistance. Corning™ Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes are an ideal solution for centrifuge needs.
PYREX™ Centrifuge Tubes

For microchemical applications.