ChillBlock™ Microcentrifuge Tube Racks are available in five models from 6 to 96 wells. An alphanumeric grid allows for indexing rows and columns, therefore facilitating tube location. These racks will hold 1.5 ml and 2.0 ml snap cap Microcentrifuge tubes. They will also accommodate the popular 0.5 ml to 2.0 ml screw cap Microcentrifuge tubes such as the Simport Micrewtube® Series.
Use on Ice :
Adapts from ambient to <4°C in 60-90 seconds
Samples and labels stay dry, organized and uniform in temperature
Hours of ice cooling without direct ice contact
Use on Dry Ice :
Adapts from ambient to -78°C in 5-7 minutes
Eliminates ethanol - cost savings, no hazardous waste
Equal or better freezing rate when compared to other methods
Use above Liquid Nitrogen :
Adapts from ambient to -140°C in 15 minutes
Samples are upright and organized as they freeze
No direct contact between samples and liquid nitrogen
Heating Methods :
Use ChillBlock™ tube racks with heat sources such as:
Waterbath
Incubator
Hot plate, oven
Wells: 6
Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.5 in / 6.0 x 4.3 x 3.2 cm
Made of thermo-conductive metal alloy
Temperature uniformity through ChillBlock™ rack
Autoclavable or clean with disinfectants
Alphanumeric identification of wells facilitating tube location
Anodized surface resistant to rust, corrosion and abrasion