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Microscope Slides Accessories

<h2 data-section-id="wj9kck" data-start="162" data-end="232">What Are Microscope Slide Accessories?</h2>
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Microscope slide accessories are the consumables and tools that support slide handling across three workflow stages: staining and processing, specimen transport, and archival storage. This category at MBP includes Coplin staining jars (for vertical-immersion staining), 20-place portable slide file holders (for case transport), flip-top and polypropylene screw-cap slide mailers (for inter-lab shipping), slide dispensers with up to 72-slide capacity (for bench-top access during staining), and expandable slide storage cabinets (for growing archival collections). Select accessories by workflow stage: Coplin jars for staining, mailers for shipping, dispensers for bench access, and file holders or cabinets for archiving.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Blood smearing tools with tapered ends for achieving uniform, error-free smears.</li>
<li>20-place microscope slide files for organized specimen tracking.</li>
<li>Coplin staining jars for uniform reagent exposure and cell staining.</li>
<li>Flip-top and extra sturdy plastic slide mailers for safe specimen transport.</li>
<li>Polypropylene slide mailers with red screw caps for leak-proof shipping.</li>
<li>Cardboard slide mailers for cost-effective, short-range sample sharing.</li>
<li>Slide dispensers that hold up to 72 slides for rapid access.</li>
<li>High-capacity slide storage boxes for long-term specimen archiving.</li>
<li>Expandable slide storage cabinets for growing laboratory collections.</li>
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<h2 data-start="2837" data-end="3149">How to Choose Microscope Slide Accessories</h2>
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Staining: Coplin Jars Coplin staining jars are vertical-slot containers that hold 5&ndash;10 slides facing outward, immersing them simultaneously in staining reagents &mdash; haematoxylin, eosin, Gram stains, silver stains, and alcohols. Glass Coplin jars are solvent-resistant for xylene and all laboratory alcohols; polypropylene versions are suitable for aqueous and mildly solvent-containing reagents but are not xylene-compatible. &nbsp; Transport: Slide Mailers Three mailer types address different transport needs. Flip-top plastic mailers are reusable for short-range intra-facility transport. Polypropylene mailers with red screw caps provide a leak-proof sealed closure for shipping biological specimens. Cardboard mailers offer a lower-cost option for non-biohazardous, short-distance lab-to-lab sharing. &nbsp; Bench Access: Slide Dispensers Slide dispensers hold up to 72 slides in a tilted stack, dispensing one slide at a time from the front with one-handed access. This prevents contamination from repeatedly handling the full slide stack and reduces breakage during high-volume staining sessions. &nbsp; Archiving: 20-Place File Holders and Cabinets Twenty-place slide file holders accommodate a single case's slides in a flat, portable format suitable for filing or transporting a patient case. Expandable slide storage cabinets provide modular drawer-based storage for collections that grow over time, holding 100&ndash;500+ slides per cabinet unit.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="3151" data-end="3176">Specifications Context</h2>
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Glass Coplin jars are resistant to xylene, acetone, and all laboratory alcohols. Polypropylene Coplin jars tolerate aqueous and mildly solvent-containing stains but are NOT compatible with xylene &mdash; use glass jars for any step involving xylene or halogenated solvents. Polypropylene screw-cap slide mailers from MBP provide a leak-resistant sealed closure for shipping slides containing biological specimens; labs shipping Category B biological substances should confirm UN3373 / IATA P650 compliance of their complete packaging before shipping. Slide dispensers at MBP hold up to 72 standard 25&times;75mm slides.
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Microscope Slide Accessories

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Extra Sturdy Plastic Slide Mailers

Globe Scientific 513031 extra-sturdy polypropylene slide mailer, natural. Holds 1 standard microscope slide; snap-close lid; protective inner slot prevents scratching. Box of 100.

Manufacture

Slide Mailer, Polypropylene, for 1 Slide, Natural, 100/Box, 10 Boxes/Unit

Slide Mailer, Polypropylene, for 1 Slide, Natural, 100/Box

Slide Mailer, Polypropylene, for 2 Slides, Natural, 100/Box, 10 Boxes/Unit

Slide Mailer, Polypropylene, for 2 Slides, Blue, 100/Box, 10 Boxes/Unit

Slide Mailer, Polypropylene, for 2 Slides, Natural, 100/Box

Slide Mailer, Polypropylene, for 2 Slides, Blue, 100/Box

Slide Mailer, Polypropylene, for 3 Slides, Natural, 100/Box, 10 Boxes/Unit

Slide Mailer, Polypropylene, for 3 Slides, Natural, 100/Box

Coplin Staining Jar

Globe Scientific 513200 Coplin Staining Jar — polypropylene, white, 5-10 slide capacity (5 numbered slots, back-to-back loading), screw-on cap, autoclavable and reusable. Case of 12.

Coplin Microscope Slide Staining Jar, 5-10 Place, PP, White, Screw Cap, EA

Coplin Microscope Slide Staining Jar, 5-10 Place, PP, White, Screw Cap, 12/Unit, CS/12

Slide Staining Jars

513209 by Globe Scientific: Hellendahl-type slide staining jar in clear, chemical-resistant PMP (polymethylpentene). Holds 8 slides individually or 16 back-to-back. Includes lid. Microwave-safe. Packed 4 per box. For H&amp;E, IHC, and cytology staining workflows.

Slide Staining Jar with Lid, PMP, for 8 slides (16 back-to-back), Hellendhal Type, CS/20

Slide Staining Jar with Lid, PMP, for 10 slides (20 back-to-back), Schifferdecker Type, CS/20

Microscope Slide - Brochure

Slide Dispenser for up to 72 slides

513000 by Globe Scientific holds 72 standard 25 × 75 mm microscope slides and dispenses one at a time via a single dial turn, keeping slides dust-free and scratch-free between uses. Designed for histology, pathology, and clinical lab benches. MBP ships across the USA, Canada, and internationally.

Serological Pipettes

<h2 dir="ltr"> What Are Aspirating Pipettes?</h2>
 Aspirating pipettes are single-use polystyrene or polypropylene pipettes supplied without graduation marks or filter plugs, intended for vacuum-assisted removal of spent media, wash buffers, and supernatants from tissue culture vessels and plates. Their key distinction from serological pipettes is the absence of calibrated graduation marks &mdash; they are not used to measure volumes but to remove liquid efficiently and without contamination risk. They are used in conjunction with vacuum aspiration systems (benchtop vacuum pumps, Accuris ASPIRE) or handheld aspirators in cell culture workflows. Polystyrene construction is transparent for visual confirmation of aspiration; polypropylene Plasteur-type pipettes offer greater chemical resistance for non-standard reagents. Use aspirating pipettes for media removal; they are cheaper per unit, require no volume reading, and are optimised for rapid vacuum removal.
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<li data-section-id="1pu609k" data-start="25" data-end="115">Sterile 2 mL aspirating pipettes individually wrapped to help maintain sample integrity.</li>
<li data-section-id="1regcuz" data-start="116" data-end="221">Pipettes available without graduation printing for applications where volume markings are not required.</li>
<li data-section-id="1o281mm" data-start="222" data-end="305">No-plug aspirating pipette configurations for routine liquid transfer procedures.</li>
<li data-section-id="1hvosbt" data-start="306" data-end="417">Disposable aspirating pipettes supplied in multiple packaging quantities for laboratory workflow flexibility.</li>
<li data-section-id="ng4akd" data-start="418" data-end="526" data-is-last-node="">Globe Scientific aspirating pipettes suitable for general laboratory aspiration and liquid handling tasks.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Aspirating Pipettes</h2>
 Diameter: 1 mL vs 2 mL vs Pasteur-equivalent 1 mL and 2 mL aspirating pipettes have narrow-bore tips suitable for aspirating from 96-well plates, 24-well plates, and culture dishes without disturbing cell monolayers. Larger-bore aspirating pipettes (equivalent to 10&ndash;25 mL serological body diameter) are used for rapid media removal from T-flasks and roller bottles. Pasteur-equivalent plastic aspirating pipettes replace glass Pasteur pipettes for routine vacuum aspiration without breakage risk. Individual Wrapping vs Bulk Packaging Individually wrapped aspirating pipettes maintain sterility per unit and are required for cleanroom and BSC work where contamination of unused pipettes would be unacceptable. Bulk-packed formats (100&ndash;200 per bag) reduce per-pipette cost for high-volume media removal workflows where the BSC environment maintains sterility adequately. Plastic/Plastic Wrap vs Paper/Plastic Wrap Plastic/plastic individually wrapped pipettes eliminate particulate generation from paper wrapping &mdash; recommended for workflows where paper fibres could contaminate sensitive cultures or downstream applications such as RNA extraction. Compatibility with Aspiration Systems Confirm the aspirating pipette outside diameter matches the vacuum aspiration system's cone adapter. Systems such as the Rainin QuickFlow, Integra VACUSAFE, and BrandTech BVC accept standard serological and aspirating pipette diameters; the Accuris ASPIRE uses 200&ndash;300 &micro;L pipette tip adapters for small-volume aspiration and Pasteur pipette adapters for larger volumes. Purity Certification Aspirating pipettes for cell culture and RNA work should be certified sterile, DNase-free, RNase-free, non-pyrogenic, and non-cytotoxic. These pipettes provide sterility assurance level, endotoxin-free assurance, non-cytotoxicity assurance, and RNase/DNase-free assurance with every case. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Aspirating pipettes are manufactured from optically clear virgin polystyrene (standard) or polypropylene (Plasteur-type) in Class 100,000 cleanroom conditions. Sterility: individually wrapped pipettes are EO-sterilised to SAL 10⁻⁶. Purity certifications per lot: sterility, non-pyrogenic, non-cytotoxic, DNase-free, RNase-free. Globe Scientific and Nest Scientific are the leading reference brands in this category.&nbsp;
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Aspirating Pipettes

2ml Aspirating Pipette, No Printing, No plug, Individually Wrapped, Sterile, 50/bag, 200/pk, 800/cs

325011 by NEST is a 2 mL sterile serological aspirating pipette made from highly transparent polystyrene, with no printing and no plug. Individually wrapped in paper-plastic bags for sterility at point of use. Packaged 50/bag, 200/pk, 800/cs; suited to tissue culture, bacterial culture, and general lab liquid handling.

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Rollers & Rotators

<h2>What are tube rollers and rotators?</h2>
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Tube rollers and rotators are low-speed mixing instruments that provide gentle, continuous agitation of tubes and bottles through rolling or inversion motion rather than high-speed shaking. A tube roller operates by rotating horizontal rollers that the tubes or bottles rest on, causing them to roll along their long axis in place, creating slow, even mixing of the tube contents without introducing air bubbles. A rotator (end-over-end mixer) clamps tubes in a wheel or drum that rotates at 5&ndash;30 rpm, inverting the tubes repeatedly through a full circle for thorough but gentle mixing.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/equipments/agitation-equipment/rollers-and-rotators">Rollers &amp; Rotators</a>:
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Mini &amp; Digital Rotators: Compact benchtop rotating mixers and programmable units designed for smooth, continuous sample inversion.
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Multi-Roller Tube Rollers: High-capacity 5-roller, 6-roller, and 10-roller systems engineered for uniform rolling of culture bottles and blood tubes.
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Temperature-Controlled Rotators: Special incubated models that combine steady sample rotation with precise temperature management.
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Platform Rockers: Basic single-platform shaking and rocking systems optimized for blot washes and gel staining procedures.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/equipments/agitation-equipment/rollers-and-rotators/roller-and-rotator-accessories">Roller &amp; Rotator Accessories:</a>
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<li data-path-to-node="4,0,0">Interchangeable Tube Holders: Snap-on racks and clips designed specifically to accommodate 1.5ml, 2.0ml, 15ml, and 50ml laboratory tubes.</li>
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<h2>How to choose rollers and rotators</h2>
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Choose a tube roller for blood collection and clinical tube mixing
Tube rollers are the standard instrument for homogenizing anticoagulated blood collection tubes before clinical testing, operating at 5&ndash;20 rpm to ensure even mixing of blood and anticoagulant without hemolysis from excessive speed. The roller format also suits other tubes and bottles that are too long for end-over-end rotation to work effectively in the space available.
Choose a rotator for antibody-bead incubations and immunoprecipitation
End-over-end rotators invert tubes through a full 360&deg; cycle, ensuring that beads settled at the tube bottom are continuously resuspended and that the bead surface is uniformly exposed to the solution throughout the incubation. This complete inversion is essential for immunoprecipitation, pull-down assays, and antibody-coupling incubations where beads must stay in suspension for efficient binding.
Consider the tube capacity and format each instrument accommodates
Tube rollers hold a fixed number of tubes of defined diameter on the roller surface; rotator wheels typically accommodate a defined set of tube positions for specific tube formats. Confirm that the instrument handles the tube diameter, length, and quantity you work with most commonly, and that accessories are available to accommodate additional formats.
Evaluate speed range against your mixing requirement
Blood sample homogenization requires gentle speed of 5&ndash;12 rpm to avoid hemolysis, while antibody-bead incubations can use faster rotation of 10&ndash;30 rpm for more active suspension maintenance. A variable-speed rotator provides flexibility across applications; a fixed-speed roller set at the correct blood mixing speed is adequate for dedicated blood handling.
Confirm whether incubator-compatible models are needed for your workflow
Rotator and roller incubations often require 37&deg;C for antibody binding or hybridization reactions. Models designed for incubator interior use have compact profiles and materials that tolerate incubator humidity and temperature, while standard bench models are not always rated for this environment.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Tube rollers used for blood sample mixing are typically operated at a fixed or low-speed range of 5&ndash;12 rpm, a range established from clinical literature showing that this rotation speed adequately homogenizes anticoagulated blood without inducing hemolysis from mechanical stress. As of 2026, compact benchtop tube rollers that fit inside standard incubators and cold rooms without taking up significant shelf space remain popular in clinical and research labs for routine sample preparation.
If you&rsquo;re unsure which rotation style or capacity fits your current workflow, the MBP team is here to help&mdash;<a href="https://mbpinc.net/equipments/rollers-and-rotators">contact us today for a custom quote.</a>

Product Literature

Tube holder, 11 x 1.5/2.0, 2/pk (1 pack included)

Tube holder, 5 x 5-7ml, 2/pk (1 pack included)

Tube holder, 4 x 10-15ml, 2/pk (1 pack included)

Tube holder, 6 x 50ml, 1 each (1 pack included)

Tube holder, 96 x 0.2ml, 12 x PCR strips or one PCR plate (R2024 and H2024 Only)

Mini rocking platform with rubber mat, 4.5 x 3 in (R2024 and H2024 Only)

RotoMini™ and RotoMini PLUS Tube Rotators Accessories

Roto-Therm™ Incubated Rotators

The H2020 by Benchmark Scientific is the standard Roto-Therm Incubated Rotator: fixed 24 rpm, digitally controlled temperature chamber from ambient +5 to 60 degrees C, and interchangeable tube holders for 0.5 mL to 50 mL formats. Motion switches between vertical (end-over-end) and horizontal (rolling) by twisting the rotisserie. 115V; 230V model H2020-E. For variable speed and Rock/Mix modes, see H2024 (Plus model).

Temperature

Speed (H2020)

Speed (H2024)

Mixing Modes (H2024)

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Weight (H2020)

Weight (H2024)

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Warranty

Roto-Therm™ Incubated Rotator with tube holders, 115V

Roto-Therm™ Incubated Rotator with tube holders, 230V

Roto-Mini Rotators

R2020 Roto-Mini by Benchmark Scientific is a fixed-speed tube rotator at 24 rpm with user-selectable vertical (end-over-end) or horizontal (rolling) motion. Includes holders for 1.5/0.2 mL, 5-7 mL, 10-15 mL, and 50 mL tubes (two sets each). Universal 100-240V input for global use.

Speed Range R2020

Speed Range R2024

Mixing Modes R2020

Mixing Modes R2024

Max Capacity

Dimensions (in)

Dimensions (cm)

Weight

Roto-Mini™ Rotator with tube holders, 115V

Roto-Mini™ Rotator with tube holders, 230V

TubeRoller with 10 rollers

R301000 by Benchmark Scientific is a 10-roller TubeRoller with a ±5° tilt mechanism that produces wave-like end-to-end mixing for tubes and vessels from 8–200 mm OD, including Vacutainers®, centrifuge tubes, and roller bottles. Available in 115 V (US) and 230 V (EU).

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Individual Roller Dims

Vessels Accepted

Rolling Spacing

Number of Rollers

Dimensions (R3005)

Dimensions (R3010)

Power

TubeRoller with 10 rollers, 115V

TubeRoller with 10 rollers, 230V

RotoBot Programmable Rotator

R4045 by Benchmark Scientific is the RotoBot Programmable Rotator, a variable-speed tube rotator running 1-80 rpm with 10+ operating modes, including two custom C1/C2 programs, supplied with a starter set of tube holders for 1.5mL, 15mL, and 50mL tubes.

Speed Range

Max Capacity (R4040)

Max Capacity (R4045)

Timer

RotoBot Programmable Rotator, includes tube holders for 30x1.5ml, 8x15ml and 2x50ml

RotoBot Programmable Rotator, includes tube holders for 30x1.5ml, 8x15ml and 2x50ml, 240V

RotoBot™ Rotating Mixer

R4040 by Benchmark Scientific is the RotoBot™ Mini programmable rotating mixer — 1–80 rpm digital control, 10+ modes, two custom-programmable sequences (C1/C2), timer to 99 hrs 59 min, cold room and incubator safe (+2°C to +70°C). Includes 12 x 1.5 ml, 2 x 15 ml, and 2 x 50 ml tube holders. Universal voltage (100–240 V). Request a quote or order at <a href="https://www.mbpinc.net/quickorder">mbpinc.net/quickorder</a>.

RotoBot Mini Programmable Rotator, includes tube holders for 12x1.5ml, 2x15ml and 2x50ml

RotoBot Mini Programmable Rotator, includes tube holders for 12x1.5ml, 2x15ml and 2x50ml, 240V

Instruction Manual

Horizontal Analog Tube Rotator with Adjustable Speed

The GTR-HA by Globe Scientific is a horizontal end-over-end analog tube rotator with 0-80 rpm variable speed, universal 120-240V power, and included clips for 1.5/2.0 mL, 15 mL, and 50 mL tubes (36 + 12 + 12 clips). US, UK, and EU plugs included. Stainless steel rotisserie platen with interchangeable clip-on tube holders for blood mixing, bead assays, and overnight extraction incubations.

Tube Cpacity

Sixteen (16)

Eight (8)

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Voltage

Dimensions (W x D x H)

Operating Temperature

Permissible Relative Humidity

Protection Class

Tube Rotator, Horizontal, Analog, Adjustable Speed, 120-240v, 50/60Hz, US, UK, EU Plugs (Includes Tube Holder Clips: 36 each 1.5/2.0mL, 12 each 15mL and 12 each 50mL Tubes)

Tube Holder for use with GTR-HA Series Tube Rotators, 12 each for 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes

Tube Holder for use with GTR-HA Series Tube Rotators, 12 each for 15mL Microcentrifuge Tubes

Tube Holder for use with GTR-HA Series Tube Rotators, 12 each for 50mL Microcentrifuge Tubes

Labnet ProBlot Rocker 25 single platform, 120V

The S2025-B by Labnet International is the ProBlot Rocker 25 single-platform bench rocker: 5-120 tilts/min, fixed plus/minus 7 degree tilt, 28.9 x 20.3 cm platform with non-slip rubber pads and elastic tie-downs. 120V. Rated for +4 to +65 degrees C (incubator safe). Ball bearing construction for quiet, maintenance-free operation. Stackable for double platform configuration.