Storage Boxes & Racks

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Laboratory storage boxes and racks are essential organizational systems used to store, organize, and protect cryogenic vials, microcentrifuge tubes, centrifuge tubes, and microscope slides across freezers, cold rooms, and benchtop environments. Storage boxes are typically lidded, grid-based containers used for long-term sample organization in ultra-low temperature conditions, while racks are open-frame supports used for active handling during laboratory workflows such as pipetting, vortexing, and reaction setup.
Cryogenic storage boxes are commonly designed to hold 81 vials (9&times;9 format) or 100 vials (10&times;10 format), and are compatible with storage conditions ranging from &ndash;196 &deg;C in liquid nitrogen vapor phase to +121 &deg;C for autoclave sterilization (depending on material). Tube racks, on the other hand, provide stable upright positioning of tubes during active benchwork and are not primarily intended for long-term freezer storage.
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Cryogenic storage boxes for vials and microtubes
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Freezer storage boxes for -20&deg;C and -80&deg;C applications
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PCR tube racks for 0.2 mL tubes and strips
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Microcentrifuge tube racks for 0.5 mL to 2 mL tubes
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Polypropylene (PP) autoclavable storage boxes
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Stackable storage boxes for space-saving organization
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Hinged lid storage boxes for secure sample protection
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Color-coded racks for easy sample identification
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<h2 data-section-id="flyrii" data-start="1159" data-end="1199">How to Choose Storage Boxes and Racks</h2>
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Vial Format and Capacity
The first selection criterion is compatibility with tube size and grid layout. The most common format is the 81-place (9&times;9) box designed for 1.0&ndash;2.0 mL cryovials. Smaller or specialized formats may accommodate 5 mL tubes or different vial diameters depending on grid spacing. Proper matching ensures secure fit, easy retrieval, and consistent sample organization in high-density storage systems.
Temperature Range
Material selection determines allowable storage conditions. Polycarbonate cryogenic boxes are the most versatile, supporting temperatures from liquid nitrogen levels (&ndash;196 &deg;C) through &ndash;80 &deg;C freezer storage and up to autoclave sterilization at +121 &deg;C. Cardboard freezer boxes with moisture-resistant coating are designed for economical freezer storage and can withstand ultra-low temperatures, but they are not suitable for autoclaving or long-term moisture exposure.
Tube Rack Materials and Use
Polypropylene racks are widely used because they are autoclavable and chemically resistant, making them suitable for sterile workflows. ABS and polystyrene racks provide lower-cost alternatives for general laboratory bench use but are not designed for autoclave conditions. For freezer organization, stainless steel racks are often used to hold multiple cryoboxes within &ndash;80 &deg;C upright freezer systems, improving accessibility and spatial organization.
Slide Storage Boxes
Microscope slide storage boxes are designed to protect standard 25 &times; 75 mm slides. They are available in 25-, 50-, and 100-slide capacities. Polypropylene versions are autoclavable and suitable for sterilized workflows, while fiberboard or ABS versions are typically used for room-temperature archival storage and transport.
Color Coding and Sample Identification
Color-coded storage boxes are widely used in biobanking and high-throughput laboratories to quickly differentiate sample groups without opening boxes or reading labels at freezer temperatures. Common systems include multiple lid colors paired with alphanumeric grids inside the box, enabling precise sample tracking and retrieval in large inventories.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="4067" data-end="4092">Specifications Context</h2>
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Modern polycarbonate cryogenic storage boxes are engineered for extreme temperature stability, typically rated from &ndash;196 &deg;C to +121 &deg;C, allowing use across liquid nitrogen vapor phase storage, &ndash;80 &deg;C freezers, and autoclave sterilization cycles. Cardboard freezer boxes are coated to resist moisture ingress and are optimized for cost-efficient high-density storage in ultra-low temperature environments.
The 81-place (9&times;9 grid) polycarbonate cryobox remains the standard format in most biorepositories and clinical research facilities due to its compatibility with SBS footprint freezer systems and automated inventory tracking workflows. These systems are widely used in genomics, cell banking, and pharmaceutical research environments.
For product details, specifications, or bulk ordering support, <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">the MBP team can help you</a> choose the right storage solution for your laboratory needs.

Bottle Carriers Dimension Specifications

Bottle Carriers

600395 by Globe Scientific is a 6-position red polypropylene bottle carrier for bottles up to 95 mm diameter. Dimensions: 320 mm H (with handle) × 300 mm W × 200 mm D. Ergonomic grip handle; chemically resistant PP. A 4-position 120 mm variant is also available — contact MBP for the catalog number.

Manufacture

Bottle Carrier, 6 Position, for up to 95mm Wide Bottles, HDPE, Red

Bottle Carrier, 4 Position, for up to 120mm Wide Bottles, HDPE, Red

Brochure

Cylinder with Cap for Pipettes, 82 x 426mm

600592 by Globe Scientific — PP cylinder with tight-fitting cap for upright pipette storage. 82 mm diameter × 426 mm height, welded flanged base. Protects serological pipette tips from dust and chipping. Sold individually.

Drying Racks

600213 by Globe Scientific is a 72-place wall-mountable laboratory drying rack in HIPS with removable pegs (≥15 mm neck bore), 11 small pegs, seamless drip channel, drainage hose, and mounting kit included.

Drying Rack, 72 Place, Removable Pegs, High Impact Polystyrene

Extra Pegs for Drying Rack, Small Diameter, 11/pack

111780-Tubes, Caps & Racks Catalog

PCR Microtubes Workstation

111780B by Globe Scientific is a blue 4-way polypropylene workstation that holds 0.2&#160;mL PCR tubes, 0.5&#160;mL PCR tubes, 1.5&#160;mL microcentrifuge tubes, and screwcap microtubes simultaneously. The back row includes an integrated locking system for one-handed tube operation. Autoclavable at 121&#176;C and interlockable for expanded bench capacity.

Workstation, 4-Way for use with Microtubes, 1.5mL Microcentrifuge tubes and 0.2mL and 0.5mL PCR tubes, PP, Blue, EA

Workstation, 4-Way for use with Microtubes, 1.5mL Microcentrifuge tubes and 0.2mL and 0.5mL PCR tubes, PP, Green, EA

Workstation, 4-Way for use with Microtubes, 1.5mL Microcentrifuge tubes and 0.2mL and 0.5mL PCR tubes, PP, Red, EA

Rack - Brochure

Globe Scientific's Test Tube Peg Racks

456150B by Globe Scientific is a reinforced polypropylene test tube peg rack in blue — 96-place (117 pegs) for 13 mm diameter tubes, autoclavable, open peg design for 360° tube visibility and inverted drying. Sold as a pack of 2.

Peg Tube Rack, Reinforced PP, 13mm, 96-Place (117 Pegs), Blue, 2/Pack, CS/8

Peg Tube Rack, Reinforced PP, 17mm, 50-Place (66 Pegs), Blue, 2/Pack, CS/8

Peg Tube Rack, Reinforced PP, 17mm, 50-Place (66 Pegs), White, 2/Pack, CS/8

Peg Tube Rack, Reinforced PP, 13mm, 96-Place (117 Pegs), Red, 2/Pack, CS/8

Peg Tube Rack, Reinforced PP, 17mm, 50-Place (66 Pegs), Red, 2/Pack, CS/8

Tubes, Caps & Racks - Catalog

Microcentrifuge Tube Rack, 100-place, white

Microcentrifuge Tube Rack, 100-place, blue

Microcentrifuge Tube Rack, 100-place, yellow

Microcentrifuge Tube Rack, 100-place, red

For Microcentrifuge Tubes – 100 place

For 12 & 13mm Tubes – 90 place, 6 x 15 format

For 16 & 17mm Tubes – 60 place, 5 x 12 format

For 20 & 21mm Tubes – 40 place, 4 x 10 format

For 25mm Tubes – 40 place, 4 x 10 format

For 30mm Tubes – 24 place, 3 x 8 format

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack Series

456303 by Globe Scientific is the Snap-N-Rack 100-place microcentrifuge tube rack for 1.5 mL and 2.0 mL tubes. Made from autoclavable polypropylene, it ships flat and snaps together without tools, saving storage space between runs. The 10 &times; 10 alphanumeric grid supports precise sample mapping; the non-floating base is water bath compatible, and empty assembled racks are stackable. Available in assorted colors for multi-user color-coding.

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 100-Place, PP, White, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tube, 100-Place, PP, Blue, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tube, 100-Place, PP, Yellow, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 12mm and 13mm Tubes, 90-Place, PP, White, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 12mm and 13mm Tubes, 90-Place, PP, Blue, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 12mm and 13mm Tubes, 90-Place, PP, Yellow, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 16mm and 17mm Tubes, 60-Place, PP, White, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 16mm and 17mm Tubes, 60-Place, PP, Blue, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 16mm and 17mm Tubes, 60-Place, PP, Yellow, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 20mm and 21mm Tubes, 40-Place, PP, White, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 20mm and 21mm Tubes, 40-Place, PP, Blue, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 20mm and 21mm Tubes, 40-Place, PP, Yellow, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 25mm Tubes, 40-Place, PP, White, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 25mm Tubes, 40-Place, PP, Blue, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 25mm Tubes, 40-Place, PP, Yellow, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 30mm Tubes, 24-Place, PP, White, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 30mm Tubes, 24-Place, PP, Blue, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 30mm Tubes, 24-Place, PP, Yellow, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tube, 100-Place, PP, Red, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 12mm and 13mm Tubes, 90-Place, PP, Red, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 16mm and 17mm Tubes, 60-Place, PP, Red, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 20mm and 21mm Tubes, 40-Place, PP, Red, CS/50

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 25mm Tubes, 40-Place, PP, Red, CS/20

Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 30mm Tubes, 24-Place, PP, Red, CS/20

Test Tube Stands Specifications

Globe Scientific's Test Tube Stands

456113W by Globe Scientific is a 31-position, three-tiered reinforced polypropylene test tube stand for 13 mm diameter tubes. Fully autoclavable with integrated transport handles. Available in white, blue, red, and yellow for color-coded sample organization.

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 13mm, 31-Place, White, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 16mm, 31-Place, White, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 20mm, 20-Place, White, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 25mm, 18-Place, White, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 32mm, 12-Place, White, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 13mm, 31-Place, Blue, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 16mm, 31-Place, Blue, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 20mm, 20-Place, Blue, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 25mm, 18-Place, Blue, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 32mm, 12-Place, Blue, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 13mm, 31-Place, Yellow, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 16mm, 31-Place, Yellow, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 20mm, 20-Place, Yellow, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 25mm, 18-Place, Yellow, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 32mm, 12-Place, Yellow, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 13mm, 31-Place, Red, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 16mm, 31-Place, Red, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 20mm, 20-Place, Red, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 25mm, 18-Place, Red, CS/4

Tube Stand, Reinforced PP, 32mm, 12-Place, Red, CS/4

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Laboratory Support Jacks Specifications

Laboratory Support Jacks

450000SM by Globe Scientific is a heavy-duty small lab support jack: 80 × 76 mm base, 48–148 mm height range (100 mm travel), 66 lb (30 kg) load capacity, aluminum alloy construction, blue finish. Rust-proof and corrosion-resistant. Continuous screw adjustment. Fits inside fume hoods and biosafety cabinets for equipment elevation.

Lab Jack, Heavy Duty, Metal, Small, Blue, Base: 3" x 3.25" (80 x 76mm), Minimum Height: 1.9" (48mm), Maximum Height: 5.8" (148mm), Load Capacity: 66 lbs. (30 kgs), CS/12

Lab Jack, Heavy Duty, Metal, Medium, Red, Base: 5.5" x 4.7" (140 x 120mm), Minimum Height: 2.3" (58mm), Maximum Height: 9.5" (242mm), Load Capacity: 110 lbs. (50 kgs), CS/8

Lab Jack, Heavy Duty, Metal, Large, Yellow, Base: 5.9" x 4.75" (150 x 121mm), Minimum Height: 3.1" (78mm), Maximum Height: 10.9" (278mm), Load Capacity: 175 lbs. (80 kgs), CS/8

Wireless MicroTube Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes

Globe Scientific 456340B — 96-place wireless reinforced nylon microtube rack for 1.5 mL and 2.0 mL tubes. Rated −80°C to +130°C, autoclavable, non-floating in water baths, stackable. Alphanumeric position markings. Single-piece construction. Blue.

Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place, Blue, CS/4

Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place, White, CS/4

Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place, Yellow, CS/4

Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 24-Place, Blue, CS/8

Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 24-Place, White, CS/8

Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 24-Place, Yellow, CS/8

Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place, Red, CS/4

Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 24-Place, Red, CS/8

Stackable & Connecting Microtube Racks

The 456330B by Globe Scientific is a blue 24-place polycarbonate (PC) microtube rack for 0.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes — autoclavable, rated to –80°C, and designed to stack vertically or connect side-by-side for a modular benchtop workstation. PC construction provides superior rigidity at ultra-low temperatures compared to standard PP racks.

Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Blue, CS/8

Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Clear, CS/8

Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Green, CS/8

Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Orange, CS/8

Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Yellow, CS/8

Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Blue, CS/8

Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Clear, CS/8

Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Green, CS/8

Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Orange, CS/8

Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Yellow, CS/8

Float Rack for 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes

456395 — Float Rack for 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes: autoclavable polypropylene construction that maintains buoyancy when fully loaded, with a molded handle for bath-to-bench transfer and integrated legs for stable countertop use. Suited for water bath, ice bath, and benchtop incubations.

Float Rack for 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Square, 16-Place, 95mm x 95mm, White, 4/Pack, CS/16

Float Rack for 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Round, 8-Place, 65mm Diameter, White, 4/Pack, CS/16

Snap Together High Capacity Microtube Racks

456315B by Globe Scientific is a Snap Together 128-Place High Capacity Microtube Rack — reinforced PP, blue, autoclavable, flat-pack for space-efficient storage, snap assembly without tools. For 1.5 mL and 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes. Also available in red (456315R) and white (456315W).

Rack, Snap Together, for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 128-Place, Blue, CS/8

Rack, Snap Together, for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 128-Place, White, CS/8

Rack, Snap Together, for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 128-Place, Red, CS/8

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