Nest Scientific Consumables

BioFactory Accessories

<h2 dir="ltr"> What are Accessories for NEST BioFactory&trade; Systems?</h2>
 NEST BioFactory&trade; accessories are the replacement caps, silicone tubing, vent filters, overcaps, and pre-assembled closed-system cap assemblies used to configure BioFactory units for closed aseptic liquid transfer, gas exchange management, and multi-unit serial connections in cGMP and research-scale bioprocess workflows. The accessory set enables the BioFactory narrow-mouth cap to function as a closed-system liquid transfer port &mdash; media, wash buffer, trypsin, and cell harvest supernatant are transferred in and out through the silicone tubing connection without opening the vessel. Accessories for the BioFactory are required when operating the BioFactory as a closed system; for simple open-pour workflows using wide-mouth caps, standard vent and plug seal caps are the only accessories needed.
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BioFactory media transfer caps
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Sterile tubing and connector sets
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Fluid transfer adapters for cell culture vessels
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BioFactory bottle caps and closures
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Sterile quick-connect systems
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Liquid handling accessories
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Vessel handling and support tools
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Closed-system connectors for aseptic processing
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<h2 dir="ltr"> Key BioFactory Accessory Categories</h2>
 BioFactory Cap with Silicone Tube (CPC or Luer Connector) The BioFactory cap with silicone tube is the primary closed-transfer accessory: an adaptor cap that fits the narrow-mouth port of the BioFactory unit, pre-assembled with 80 cm of silicone tubing and a terminal connector &mdash; either a male CPC (clamped pressure connector / quick-connect) or a standard Luer lock &mdash; for coupling to peristaltic pumps, other BioFactory units, centrifuge tubes, or PETG media bottle assemblies. Two tubing I.D. &times; O.D. configurations are available: 1/4" I.D. &times; 3/8" O.D. and 3/8" I.D. &times; 5/8" O.D., covering standard peristaltic pump head bore sizes. The female sealing cap included with each assembly caps the connector between uses, maintaining sterility. Overcaps: Vented and Solid Overcaps are secondary dust and contamination barriers placed directly on top of the BioFactory adaptor caps during culture incubation. The vented overcap contains a 0.22 &micro;m hydrophobic breathable membrane, allowing gas exchange through the cap stack while blocking particles and microbial contamination &mdash; used during active shaker or orbital incubation when the unit's primary cap is an adaptor cap rather than a vented cap. The solid overcap provides an additional dust and contamination seal with no gas exchange &mdash; used for short-term storage or transport outside the incubator. SPT-50 Silicone Hose SPT-50 silicone hose (3/8" I.D. &times; 5/8" O.D., 50 inches / 15 meters) is the bulk tubing used to connect multiple BioFactory units in series, connect BioFactory ports to peristaltic pump heads, or extend the reach of the transfer cap assembly. SPT-50 tubing is manufactured from silicone, is individually wrapped and sterile, and passes dissolution testing per BPOG (BioPhorum Operations Group) criteria per NEST product documentation, supporting its use in biopharmaceutical production environments. Premium Accessory Package NEST offers a BioFactory Accessory Premium Package that includes 2 different adaptor caps, 1 hose clamp, 1 adaptor connector, 1 vent filter (50 mm), 1 additional hose clamp, and 15 m of SPT-50 silicone hose &mdash; all individually wrapped and sterile in a single kit. This package provides all components needed to set up a closed-system BioFactory media management workflow from a single kit, reducing the number of individual part orders required. Vent Filters for Gas Exchange Management For BioFactory units using adaptor caps rather than standard vented caps, 50 mm inline vent filters (0.22 &micro;m hydrophobic PTFE membrane) are installed on the air inlet/outlet tubing line to maintain sterile gas exchange during media addition, harvest, and incubation. The vent filter is rated for high flow rates without creating excessive back-pressure that would resist liquid movement through the system. Compatibility: Narrow-Mouth BioFactory Units Only All BioFactory accessory caps and tubing assemblies are designed exclusively for the narrow-mouth BioFactory configuration. Wide-mouth BioFactory units use standard wide-mouth vent and plug seal caps only; they are not compatible with accessory cap assemblies. Confirm that your BioFactory units have narrow-mouth ports before ordering the accessory cap set. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST BioFactory&trade; accessory silicone tubing and cap assemblies are manufactured from USP Class VI silicone (TPE/silicone) and polycarbonate or PP cap bodies, individually wrapped and sterile. All components have passed dissolution testing per BPOG dissolution test criteria conducted by a certified third-party laboratory per NEST Scientific documentation. The standard Luer head connections conform to ISO 594 / GB/T 1962 for reliable compatibility with standard laboratory fittings. Vent filters use a 0.22 &micro;m hydrophobic PTFE membrane; overcaps use a 0.22 &micro;m hydrophobic membrane. NEST BioFactory accessories are carried by MBP alongside BioFactory units. 
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Biofactory System Accessories

Product Literature

Adaptor Connector to 3/8 Inches(9.5 mm) Hose for BioFactories, Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 1/pk, 10/cs

NEST Scientific 741001 is a sterile individually wrapped adaptor connector for BioFactory multi-layer cell culture vessels, sized for 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) inner-diameter hose lines. Supplies the hose-to-BioFactory port connection in closed-system media transfer and harvest assemblies. 1/pk, 10/cs.

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Vacuum Filtration

<h2 dir="ltr">What are Vacuum Bottle-Top Filter Systems?</h2>
 Vacuum bottle-top filter systems are single-use, sterile filtration assemblies consisting of a graduated polystyrene funnel with an integrated membrane filter bonded to a polystyrene receiver bottle, connected by a hose-port adaptor to a house vacuum line or benchtop vacuum pump. The applied negative pressure (&minus;50 to &minus;100 kPa) draws liquid through the membrane into the receiver bottle, which is sealed after filtration for immediate use or cold-room storage.&nbsp;
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50mL Vacuum Filtration Units for small-scale sterile sampling
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150mL Vacuum Filtration Systems for rapid reagent preparation
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250mL Filtration Units for routine buffer sterilization
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500mL Vacuum Filtration Cups for mid-scale media processing
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1000mL Large Volume Filtration for industrial-scale batching
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Sterile Bottle-Top Filters for secure aseptic transfer
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Vacuum Filtration Systems</h2>
 PES vs. PVDF Membrane for Vacuum Filtration PES membranes provide low protein binding (~1&ndash;2 &micro;g/cm&sup2;), high flow rates, and broad aqueous-solution compatibility &mdash; the standard for routine DMEM, RPMI, HBSS, PBS, and supplement-containing media sterilization. PVDF membranes have slightly lower protein binding than PES and greater chemical resistance to mild organic solvents, mild acids, and alkaline solutions. Use PVDF when filtering protein-rich solutions (FBS, antibody preparations, conditioned medium with high protein content) or when mild organic solvents are present in the filter solution. Volume Selection 250 mL systems (50 mm diameter membrane, 50 mL funnel) suit small media aliquots, supplement solutions, and transfection reagent preparations. 500 mL systems (90 mm diameter membrane, 150 mL funnel) are the routine lab workhorse for standard 500 mL media bottle preparation and FBS filtration. 1,000 mL systems (90 mm diameter membrane, 350 mL funnel) handle full-liter media preparations and large-volume buffer sterilization. All NEST systems include a pre-attached, graduated polystyrene receiver bottle in the corresponding volume. Pore Size: 0.10 &micro;m vs. 0.22 &micro;m vs. 0.45 &micro;m 0.22 &micro;m is the sterilizing grade per USP &lt;1229.2&gt; and ICH Q9: retains all bacteria and fungi; used for routine cell culture media, PBS, and buffer preparation. 0.45 &micro;m is the clarification grade: used as a pre-filtration step before 0.22 &micro;m to remove large particulates from turbid or high-biomass samples (FBS, conditioned media, cell culture supernatants, crude lysates), extending 0.22 &micro;m filter throughput by 3&ndash;5&times; on difficult samples. 0.10 &micro;m is the mycoplasma-removal grade: required when preparing media for Mycoplasma-sensitive primary cell culture or when processing serum or supplementary reagents that may harbor Mycoplasma species. Note that 0.10 &micro;m filtration is substantially slower than 0.22 &micro;m due to the tighter membrane pore structure. Practical Tips for Maximum Throughput Pre-wet the membrane by briefly passing 5&ndash;10 mL of sterile water through before the sample &mdash; this wets the hydrophilic PES or PVDF membrane and reduces initial resistance. For FBS and other viscous solutions, pre-filter through 0.45 &micro;m before the 0.22 &micro;m step. Maintain a vacuum at &minus;50 to &minus;80 kPa; excessive vacuum (&gt; &minus;100 kPa) can shear fragile membrane pores and increase non-specific protein adsorption. Do not autoclave the assembled bottle-top filter &mdash; PES and PS components are not rated for autoclave sterilization. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific vacuum bottle-top filters are manufactured from polystyrene funnel and receiver bottle components with PES or PVDF membranes. PES membranes have documented low protein binding (~1&ndash;2 &micro;g/cm&sup2;) per NEST scientific USA FAQ. Membrane diameter: 250 mL volume &rarr; 50 mm; 500 mL and 1,000 mL &rarr; 90 mm. The hose connector design accommodates various standard vacuum hose diameters. NEST PES 0.22 &micro;m vacuum filters are described as comparable in performance to leading brands, including Corning Stericup, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Sartorius, per NEST Scientific USA's product page. All NEST vacuum filters are sterile and non-pyrogenic per the lot certificate. NEST Scientific vacuum bottle-top filters are stocked by MBP in all core SKUs. 
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Adaptor for Vaccum Filtration System, 45mm to 38mm, 1/pk, 10/cs

334591 by NEST Scientific is a polypropylene adaptor that converts a 45 mm vacuum filtration port to a 38 mm connection, compatible with NEST disposable vacuum filtration systems in 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL formats. Supplied 1/pk, 10/cs for lab and bioprocessing filtration setups.

PCR & qPCR Film

Adhesive aluminum Sheet for deep well plates and PCR plates, 130mm x 80mm, 100/pk

520003 by NEST Scientific is a 130 × 80 mm adhesive aluminum sealing sheet for all SBS-format deep well and PCR plates. Acrylamide adhesive, 0.18 mm thick, pierceable, light-blocking, and VOC-resistant. Lot-tested free of pyrogens, DNase/RNase, and BSE/TSE. 100/pk.

Adhesive sealing film for deep well plates, 100/pk

520001 by NEST is a transparent peel-and-stick adhesive sealing film for 96-well deep well plates, supplied 100 sheets per pack. The film seals all wells simultaneously to prevent evaporation and contamination during storage, incubation, and centrifugation, while remaining transparent for visual well inspection without breaking the seal.

Aluminum Sheet for deep well plates and PCR plates, 100/pk

520002 by NEST Scientific is a pressure-sensitive adhesive aluminum sealing sheet for 96-well PCR plates and deep well plates, 130 mm × 80 mm, 100 sheets/pack. No heat sealer required. Impermeable barrier against evaporation, cross-contamination, and light — suitable for compound storage, HTS sample plates, and PCR plate archiving.

Automation Consumables

<h2 dir="ltr"> What Are Automation Consumables?</h2>
 Automation consumables are plasticware items engineered to the tight tolerances required for consistent, unattended operation on robotic liquid-handling systems. Unlike manual-use consumables, automation consumables require tighter moulding tolerances, consistent tip-collar geometry for reproducible robotic tip pick-up and ejection, and barcode compatibility for LIMS-integrated workflows. Automation consumables are not interchangeable with manual-use plasticware &mdash; tip geometry and dimensional tolerance requirements differ, and substituting manual tips in robotic tip seats causes pick-up failures and run aborts.
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Robotic Pipette Tips &ndash; Precision-molded for high-speed and accurate liquid dispensing.</li>
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Conductive Tips &ndash; Advanced engineering for reliable liquid level sensing.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">System-Specific Tips &ndash; High-compatibility designs for Agilent, Tecan, Hamilton, and AutoMATE.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Clear &amp; Sterile Options &ndash; Medical-grade, contamination-free builds for demanding diagnostic runs.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Racked Consumables &ndash; Ready-to-use formats for seamless integration into automated workflows.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Automation Consumables</h2>
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Instrument-Specific vs Universal Robotic Tips Robotic pipette tips are typically instrument-specific: Hamilton STAR uses Hamilton CO-RE tips; Tecan Freedom EVO uses Tecan Te-PS tips; Beckman Coulter Biomek uses Beckman-specific tips. Third-party compatible robotic tips from Nest Scientific and equivalent manufacturers provide equivalent dimensional tolerances at lower cost and are certified DNase/RNase-free. Conductive robotic tips (carbon-doped polypropylene) are required on instruments using capacitive liquid-level detection (Hamilton CO-RE cLLD, Tecan cLLD) to confirm tip immersion depth. Deep-Well Plates Standard automation deep-well plates are 96-well, 2 mL per well (round- or square-bottom) in polypropylene, ANSI/SLAS footprint, with a fully skirted base for robotic gripper handling. Square-well formats maximise working volume and are preferred for DNA/RNA extraction automation. Round-bottom wells facilitate pipette tip access to the well base and pellet resuspension. Reagent Reservoir Plates Reagent reservoirs supply bulk reagent to the robotic arm in a format sized for 8-channel, 12-channel, or 96-channel head aspirations. Single-well troughs (290 mL) supply volumes for large-scale reagent additions. 12-channel troughs (22 mL per channel) and 8-channel troughs (32 mL) allow different reagents in adjacent channels for parallel dispensing. Confirm reservoir dead volume against your platform's minimum aspiration height specification. Sealing Mats Pierceable aluminium foil seals protect samples during processing and allow robotic needle or tip-based piercing for closed-tube aspiration. Silicone sealing mats provide resealable access to individual wells for sequential robotic access without contamination of adjacent wells. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Automation consumables from Nest Scientific conform to ANSI/SLAS 1-4:2004 footprint and well-position standards. Conductive robotic tips use carbon-doped polypropylene with surface resistivity in the 10&sup2;&ndash;10⁶ &Omega; range for reliable capacitive liquid-level detection. All Nest Scientific automation consumables are certified DNase-free, RNase-free, non-pyrogenic, and endotoxin-free under ISO-certified cleanroom production. Hamilton STAR, Tecan Freedom EVO, Beckman Coulter Biomek i-Series, and PerkinElmer JANUS remain the dominant liquid handling automation platforms in North American research labs.&nbsp;
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Datsheet

Automation Conductive Tips for Hamilton

Nest Scientific 345002 Series Conductive Hamilton Tips — 50 µL conductive automation tips for Hamilton liquid handlers, E-beam sterilized, DNase/RNase-free, Class 100,000 clean room manufactured, 96/rack, 2,304/case. Available in 50 µL, 300 µL, and 1000 µL — each offered as non-filter, filter, filter with barcode (standard or 5-blister packs), and filter box-racked with barcode; eighteen SKUs total, all conductive, E-beam sterile, 96/pk.

50 μl Robotic Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, Sterile, 96/pk, 2304/cs (Blister Packed)

50 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, Sterile, 96/pk, 2304/cs (Blister Packed)

300 μl Robotic Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, Sterile, 96/pk, 2304/cs (Blister Packed)

300 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, Sterile, 96/pk, 2304/cs (Blister Packed)

1000 μl Robotic Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, Sterile, 96/pk, 2304/cs (Blister Packed)

1000 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, Sterile, 96/pk, 2304/cs (Blister Packed)

50 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, with Barcode, Sterile, 96/pk, 2304/cs (96/pk)

50 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, with Barcode, Sterile, 96 Tips*5 Blisters/pk, 5760/cs (96 Tips*5 Blisters/pk)

50 μl Automation Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, with Barcode, Sterile, 96 Tips*5 Blisters/pk, 5760 Tips/cs (96 Tips*5 Blisters/pk)

300 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, with Barcode, Sterile, 96/pk, 2304/cs (96/pk)

300 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, with Barcode, Sterile, 96 Tips*5 Blisters/pk, 5760/cs

300μl Automation Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, with Barcode, Sterile, 96 Tips*5 Blisters/pk, 5760/cs

1000 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, with Barcode, Sterile, 96r/pk, 2304/cs (96/pk)

1000 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, with Barcode, Sterile, 96 Tips*5 Blisters/pk, 3840/cs

1000μl Automation Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, with Barcode, Sterile, 96 Tips*5 Blisters/pk, 3840/cs

1000 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, Box-packed, with Barcode, Sterile, 96/rack, 10 racks/pk, 50 racks/cs

50 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, Box-packed, with Barcode, Sterile, 96/rack, 10 racks/pk, 50 racks/cs

300 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Hamilton, Conductive, Box-packed, with Barcode, Sterile, 96/rack, 10 racks/pk, 50 racks/cs

Automation Conductive Tips

Automation Conductive Tips for Tecan

NEST Automation Conductive Tips for Tecan — sterile, conductive robotic tips in 9 variants: 332002/332012/332016 (50 µL non-filter blister / filter blister / filter rack), 332102/332112/332116 (200 µL), and 332202/332212/332216 (1000 µL). Blister: 96×2/pk, 2304/cs; Rack: 96/rack, 10 racks/pk, 50 racks/cs.

50 μl Robotic Tips for Tecan, Conductive, Sterile, 96*2 blister/pk, 2304/cs

50 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Tecan, Conductive, Sterile, 96*2 blister/pk, 2304/cs

200 μl Robotic Tips for Tecan, Conductive, Sterile, 96*2 blister/pk, 2304/cs

200 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Tecan, Conductive, Sterile, 96*2 blister/pk, 2304/cs

1000 μl Robotic Tips for Tecan, Conductive, Sterile, 96*2 blister/pk, 2304/cs

1000 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Tecan, Conductive, Sterile, 96*2 blister/pk, 2304/cs

1000 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Tecan, Conductive, Sterile, 96/rack, 10 racks/pk, 50 racks/cs

200 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Tecan, Conductive, Sterile, 96/rack, 10 racks/pk, 50 racks/cs

50 μl Robotic Filter Tips for Tecan, Conductive, Sterile, 96/rack, 10 racks/pk, 50 racks/cs

Erlenmeyer Flasks Accessories

<h2 dir="ltr">&nbsp;What are Erlenmeyer Flask Accessories?</h2>
 Erlenmeyer flask accessories are the replacement caps, transfer cap assemblies, vent filters, and adapter fittings used alongside PC and PETG shake flasks to customize gas exchange, enable closed-system liquid transfer, and replace consumable caps between culture runs. Accessory selection determines whether a shake flask acts as a standard culture vessel, a sealed storage container, or a closed-system liquid transfer assembly in a cGMP workflow.
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<li>Accessories compatible with high-efficiency Erlenmeyer flasks in 2 L, 3 L, and 5 L formats.</li>
<li>Available in bi-directional, inverted, and multifunctional transfer cap configurations.</li>
<li>Supports both standard-neck and wide-mouth 3 L flask designs.</li>
<li>Includes options with integrated silicon tubing for transfer applications.</li>
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 Vented Caps: Standard vs. Oversized Membrane Standard vented Erlenmeyer caps have a 0.22 &micro;m PTFE membrane in a small-diameter HDPE housing. NEST Scientific vented caps feature an oversized membrane area that increases the gas exchange surface, supporting higher oxygen mass transfer for dense suspension cultures at elevated shaker speeds. At 150 RPM with 20&ndash;25% fill, NEST oversized vented caps provide sufficient oxygen transfer for mammalian suspension cultures at densities up to approximately 5 &times; 10⁶ cells/mL. For cultures targeting densities above 10 &times; 10⁶ cells/mL in a standard shake flask format, a sparged bioreactor system is more appropriate. Plug Seal Caps: Autoclave vs. Non-Autoclave HDPE plug seal caps for NEST PC Erlenmeyer flasks are compatible with autoclave cycles at 121 &deg;C when loosened 1&ndash;1.5 turns before autoclaving to prevent steam pressure buildup. Plug seal caps for NEST PETG flasks are compatible with static incubation and transport but not autoclaving (PETG maximum temperature: +60 &deg;C). Confirm whether your accessory cap is rated for autoclave use before including it in a steam sterilization cycle. Transfer Cap Assemblies for Closed-System Culture NEST customized transfer cap assemblies combine an Erlenmeyer-compatible cap body with a bi-directional transfer port, TPE tubing, and a Luer lock or CPC connector &mdash; enabling aseptic inoculation, sampling, or media addition to a running shake flask culture without opening the flask. This closed-system capability is used in cGMP process development, GMP seed train management, and contamination-critical research workflows. Transfer caps are available in sizes matching NEST 125 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1,000 mL, 2,000 mL, and 3,000 mL flask neck formats. Cap Sizing and Flask Compatibility Erlenmeyer flask caps are sized to the neck thread diameter of the flask. NEST Scientific PC and PETG Erlenmeyer flasks use proprietary screw-thread neck dimensions &mdash; confirm the specific cap catalog number matches your flask's neck size before ordering replacement caps. Do not mix cap brands across flask brands without verifying thread compatibility; mismatched caps create gas leaks at the vent membrane, contaminating cultures. Replacement Cap Frequency for Reusable PC Flasks For reusable PC flasks, replace the vented cap after each culture run to prevent membrane clogging from media splatter, condensation, and biofilm formation on the PTFE membrane. Reusing a contaminated or clogged vent membrane reduces gas exchange efficiency, creating a DO deficit that depresses cell growth without a visible contamination event. NEST vented caps for PC flasks are available in bulk packs for cost-efficient per-run replacement. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific Erlenmeyer flask accessories &mdash; including replacement vented caps, plug seal caps, and transfer cap assemblies &mdash; are manufactured from USP Class VI HDPE (cap housing) and USP Class VI PTFE (0.22 &micro;m membrane), with TPE tubing in transfer assemblies. All accessory caps are sterile and non-pyrogenic per the lot certificate. The 0.22 &micro;m membrane pore size is the standard for microbial retention in cell culture venting applications. Transfer cap assemblies compatible with the NEST Erlenmeyer flask line are available in sizes for 125 mL through 3,000 mL flasks, individually wrapped in sterile packaging. NEST Scientific is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 certified.&nbsp; 
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Erlenmeyer Flask Accessories

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Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube

Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube by NEST Scientific — bi-directional transfer cap for 125 mL Erlenmeyer flasks with 50 cm silicone tube (1/8&quot; ID &times; 1/4&quot; OD), male CPC connector with female sealing cap, and 0.22 &mu;m (&Phi;42mm) vent filter. E-beam sterile (SAL 10-6), cap only, 1/pk, 4/cs. Available in 125mL (C30821-EAC050B CPC / C30821-EFC050B Luer Lock), 250mL (C30921-EAC050B / C30921-EFC050B), 500mL (C31021-EAC050B / C31021-EFC050B), 1000mL (C31121-EAC050B / C31121-EFC050B).

125 mL Erlenmeyer Flask Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube (50cm 1/8" ID 1/4" OD), Male CPC Connector with Female Sealing Cap, Vent Filter (0.22 μm Φ42mm), without Flask, Sterile, 1/pk, 4/cs

125 mL Erlenmeyer Flask Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube (50cm 1/8" ID 1/4" OD), Male Luer Lock Connector with Luer Cap, Vent Filter (0.22 μm Φ42mm), without Flask, Sterile, 1/pk, 4/cs

250mL Erlenmeyer Flask Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube (50cm 1/8" ID 1/4" OD), Male CPC Connector with Female Sealing Cap, Vent Filter (0.22 μm Φ42mm), without Flask, Sterile, 1/pk, 4/cs

250 mL Erlenmeyer Flask Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube (50cm 1/8" ID 1/4" OD), Male Luer Lock Connector with Luer Cap, Vent Filter (0.22 μm Φ42mm), without Flask, Sterile, 1/pk, 4/cs

500 mL Erlenmeyer Flask Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube (50cm 1/8" ID 1/4" OD), Male CPC Connector with Female Sealing Cap, Vent Filter (0.22 μm Φ42mm), without Flask, Sterile, 1/pk, 4/cs

500 mL Erlenmeyer Flask Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube (50cm 1/8" ID 1/4" OD), Male Luer Lock Connector with Luer Cap, Vent Filter (0.22 μm Φ42mm), without Flask, Sterile, 1/pk, 4/cs

1000 mL Erlenmeyer Flask Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube (50cm 1/8" ID 1/4" OD), Male CPC Connector with Female Sealing Cap with, Vent Filter (0.22 μm Φ42mm), without Flask, Sterile, 1/pk, 4/cs

1000 mL Erlenmeyer Flask Bi-directional Transfer Cap with Silicon Tube (50cm 1/8" ID 1/4" OD), Male Luer Lock Connector with Luer CapVent Filter (0.22 μm Φ42mm), without Flask, Sterile, 1/pk, 4/cs

BioFactory Accessory Packages Components

BioFactory Accessory Package

BioFactory Accessory Package by NEST Scientific — BioFactory Accessory Package. Sterile kit includes: hose clamp, 0.22 &mu;m vent filter (62mm), silicone tube (80cm, 1/4&quot; ID &times; 3/8&quot; OD), male CPC connector with sealing cap, and 2 silicone rings. 1/pk, 4/cs. BioFactory vessel sold separately. Available as C71200-ZME000B (Lite Package) and C71275-ZME000B (Basic Package, formerly 745021).

BioFactory Accessory Lite Package, Hose Clamp*1+50 mm Vent Filter*1+15 cm SPT-50 Hose*1+Silicone Ring*2, Sterile, 1/pk, 2/cs

BioFactory Accessory Basic Package,Hose Clamp*1+50 mm Vent Filter+15 cm SPT-50 Hose*1+Adaptor Connector*1+Silicone Ring*2, Sterile, 1/pk, 2/cs (Old No.: 745021)

BioFactory Accessory Premiμm Package, 2 different Adaptor Caps*1+Hose Clamp*1+Adaptor Connector*1 +50 mm Vent Filter*1+Hose Clamp*1+15 m SPT-50 Hose*1, Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 1/pk, 1/cs

745001 by NEST Scientific is a sterile BioFactory Accessory Complete Package containing 2 adaptor caps, 2 hose clamps, 1 adaptor connector, 1 × 50 mm vent filter, and 15 m SPT-50 hose — individually wrapped, ISO 8 clean room manufactured, USP Class VI materials, ISO 9001/13485 certified. Provides a complete closed-system fluid-transfer setup for NEST BioFactory cell culture vessels. Available through MBP, a registered vendor to Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Eurofins, and many other institutes across the USA.

BioFactory Adaptor Caps and Overcaps Specifications

BioFactory Adaptor Caps and Overcaps

BioFactory Adaptor Caps and Overcaps by NEST Scientific are sterile individually wrapped accessories for BioFactory 10- and 40-chamber cell culture systems, manufactured under ISO 9001/ISO 13485 with USP Class VI materials. Available as adaptor cap with vented overcap (740213, 1/pk 10/cs), solid overcap alone (740901, 1/pk 20/cs), or vented overcap alone (740913, 1/pk 20/cs).

Adaptor Cap(740201) Pre Installed with a Vented Overcap for BioFactories, Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 1/pk, 10/cs

Solid Overcap for BioFactories, Adaptable for 740201, Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 1/pk, 20/cs

Vented Overcap for BioFactories, Adaptable for 740201, Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 1/pk, 20/cs

BioFactory Holder, Individually Wrapped, 1/pk, 5/cs

751101 by NEST Scientific is a BioFactory holder designed to support and stabilize NEST BioFactory multi-chamber cell culture systems in the incubator, during media exchange, and in transport. Individually wrapped to maintain surface cleanliness before use. Pack size: 1/pk, 5 packs per case.

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