Storage Supplies

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.

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Tubes, Caps & Racks - Catalog

Globe Scientific Grip Racks

The 456920 by Globe Scientific is a 50-place POM (polyoxymethylene) grip rack for tubes up to 17 mm in diameter — 5×10 array, 260×140×82 mm footprint, low-profile, autoclavable, with integrated rubber tube grips. Holds standard blood-collection, culture, and test tubes securely on the bench or in a biosafety cabinet.

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Grip Rack, Rack with Tube Grippers for up to 17mm Tubes, 50-Place, Autoclavable, Blue, CS/50

Grip Rack, Rack with Tube Grippers for up to 17mm Tubes, 50-Place, Autoclavable, Orange, CS/50

Grip Rack, Rack with Tube Grippers and Tube Eject for up to 15mm Tubes, 50-Place, Autoclavable, Blue, CS/25

Grip Rack, Rack with Tube Grippers and Tube Eject for up to 15mm Tubes, 50-Place, Autoclavable, Orange, CS/25

Centrifuge Tube Racks for 15mL & 50mL Tubes

456930 by Globe Scientific is an orange ABS centrifuge tube rack that holds 30 × 15 mL and 20 × 50 mL conical tubes in a 209 × 171 × 63 mm footprint. Ships flat with tool-free assembly; ISO 9001:2015 manufactured by Globe Scientific for organized benchtop tube management.

Rack, for 15mL and 50mL Centrifuge Tubes, ABS, Orange, CS/50

Rack, for 15mL and 50mL Centrifuge Tubes, ABS, Orange, 5/Pack

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Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes

Globe Scientific 456350AST — autoclavable PP reversible microcentrifuge tube rack: 80-place (1.5/2.0 mL) one side, 60-place (0.2/0.5 mL) the other. Cover included. Benchtop and freezer compatible. Assorted colors, pack of 5.

Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, 5 Assorted Colors/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Natural, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, 5 Assorted Colors/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Natural, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Blue, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Green, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Orange, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Pink, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Red, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Yellow, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Blue, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Green, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Orange, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Pink, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Red, 5/Pack, CS/25

Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Yellow, 5/Pack, CS/25

TUFFBLOK 4-Way Tube Rack Series

Globe Scientific TUFFBLOK 456940 — autoclavable polypropylene 4-way link-together tube rack holding 50 mL, 15 mL, 1.5 mL, and 0.5 mL tubes (one size per face). Numeric markings, interlock horizontally into extended arrays, multiple colors, pack of 5.

TUFFBLOK Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Link Together, Assorted Colors, 5/Pack

TUFFBLOK Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Link Together, Blue, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Link Together, Natural, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Link Together, Pink, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK XL Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Assorted Colors, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK XL Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Blue, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK XL Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Natural, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK XL Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Pink, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Link Together, Green, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Link Together, Orange, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Link Together, Yellow, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK XL Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Green, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK XL Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Orange, 5/Pack, CS/20

TUFFBLOK XL Tube Rack, 4-Way, PP, Yellow, 5/Pack, CS/20

Stainless Steel Tube Racks

457100 by Globe Scientific is a Z-shape stainless steel tube rack for 12–13 mm diameter tubes, available in 25-place (5×5) and 50-place (5×10) configurations. Rust-proof, autoclavable, and stackable for benchtop space efficiency. Registered vendor to Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Eurofins, and many other institutes across the USA.

Rack, Tube, 12/13mm, 25-Place, Stainless Steel "Z" Shape, CS/60

Rack, Tube, 12/13mm, 50-Place, Stainless Steel "Z" Shape, CS/30

Rack, Tube, 16/17mm, 25-Place, Stainless Steel "Z" Shape, CS/30

Rack, Tube, 16/17mm, 50-Place, Stainless Steel "Z" Shape, CS/30

TUFFBLOK Rectangular Tube Racks, Expandable 4-Way, with Lids, PP, Link Together, Four Colors (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green), CS/16

456950AST by Globe Scientific is a case of 16 TUFFBLOK rectangular tube racks in four assorted colors (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green), molded from autoclavable polypropylene with an expandable 4-way interlocking design and individual lids. ISO 9001:2015 manufactured; built for color-coded sample organization and scalable bench-top tube arrays.

TUFFBLOK Square Tube Racks, Expandable 4-Way, PP, Link Together, Four Colors (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green), CS/16

The 456960AST by Globe Scientific is an assorted-color case of 16 TUFFBLOK™ 4-Way interlocking tube racks in polypropylene (PP) — 4 each of Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green. Racks link together on all four sides to create a modular, color-coded benchtop rack system; autoclavable.

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