Name: Microscope Slide Tray, Polystyrene, 6 Pack
Brand: United Scientific
SKU: 62301
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock

<h2 data-section-id="huw5zf" data-start="0" data-end="32">What Are Slide Storage Boxes?</h2>
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Slide storage boxes are rigid plastic containers with individual numbered slots designed to hold standard 25&times;75 mm microscope slides flat, protected from dust, light, and mechanical damage. Unlike open staining racks or loose slide piles, storage boxes maintain slide orientation, prevent inter-slide contact, and allow systematic specimen retrieval using the numbered index. For pathology and histology archives where slides must remain accessible for months or years, slide boxes are the standard storage format. Choose 25-place boxes for project-scale or short-term organization; choose 100-place containers for department-level archiving where storage density is a priority.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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25-place slide boxes for small-scale project organization.
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100-place high-capacity containers for extensive clinical archiving.
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Heavy-duty plastic storage cases with secure clasp closures.
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Cork-lined interior bases to prevent specimen rattling and scratches.
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Numbered index sheets for rapid sample identification and retrieval.
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Stackable designs to maximize limited laboratory shelf space.
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<h2 data-section-id="68evry" data-start="718" data-end="754">How to Choose Slide Storage Boxes</h2>
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Capacity: 25-Place vs. 100-Place
Twenty-five-place boxes are ideal for individual project sets, patient biopsy collections, and small case series. They are commonly used for bench-top organization and short-term storage. One-hundred-place boxes provide greater storage density and are better suited for department archives, high-throughput laboratories, and long-term specimen storage.
Interior: Cork-Lined vs. Rigid Slots
Cork-lined storage boxes cushion microscope slides, reduce vibration during transport, and help prevent scratches caused by glass-to-plastic contact. Cork is chemically inert and does not react with coverslipping media or residual laboratory reagents. Rigid plastic slot designs securely hold slides in place and are generally suitable for short-term bench-top storage applications.
Closure: Clasp vs. Slide-Lid
Heavy-duty clasp closures provide secure storage and help prevent accidental opening during transport or stacked storage. Slide-lid designs allow faster access to slides and are often preferred in laboratories where specimens are retrieved frequently.
Stackability
Stackable storage boxes maximize shelf space and improve laboratory organization. Integrated stacking features help keep multiple boxes securely aligned during long-term storage.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="3144" data-end="3169">Specifications Context</h2>
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Standard slide storage boxes at MBP are designed to accommodate 25&times;75 mm microscope slides, including plain, frosted, color-coded, and charged slide formats. Boxes are manufactured from durable polypropylene or ABS plastic and often include cork-lined bases to provide a soft, chemically inert storage surface. Most models include numbered index sheets for specimen organization and record-keeping. Stackable construction allows efficient use of laboratory shelving and archive space.MBP stocks 25-place and 100-place slide storage boxes in standard and bulk quantities.&nbsp;
Tired of your slide collection turning into a chaotic game of Tetris? <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Ask the MBP Team </a>for a quote right now. We promise we're way more organized than your current storage box.

Slide Storage Boxes

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Microscope Slide Tray, Polystyrene, 6 Pack

United Scientific® Microscope Slide Tray, Polystyrene, Pack Of 6 by United Scientific is a set of six white polystyrene trays, each holding 20 standard 3" x 1" slides flat. Stepped cutouts make slides easy to lift and keep prepared specimens off the tray surface, and the white color shows stain contrast. Each tray is 11.25" x 7.5" x 0.75" and nests for storage. Used by histology, pathology and teaching labs.