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MTC Bio IceRacks for Microtubes

$34.56

    Keep microtubes organized over crushed ice.

    • Ice-ready base: Remove the tray to load crushed ice or suitable temperature-control material.
    • Numbered cavities: Positions help organize samples during processing.
    • Lift-off cover: Detachable translucent lid supports access and visibility.
    • Tube choices: Select 72 small microtubes, 72 standard microtubes or 100 standard microtubes.

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Keep microtubes organized over crushed ice.

IceRack pairs a removable white tube tray with a blue base for crushed ice and a translucent lift-off lid. Choose three tube-capacity formats, supplied six racks per case.

3 formats

72 or 100 positions

Removable tray

Crushed-ice base

Polypropylene

Rack material

6/case

Complete racks

Designed for Your Workflow

Ice-ready base
Remove the tray to load crushed ice or suitable temperature-control material.

Numbered cavities
Positions help organize samples during processing.

Lift-off cover
Detachable translucent lid supports access and visibility.

Tube choices
Select 72 small microtubes, 72 standard microtubes or 100 standard microtubes.

MTC Bio iceracks product detail

Select the Right Format

The stated material temperature range is not a sample-hold specification or sterilization cycle. Monitor sample temperatures and confirm tube fit for critical work.

Configurations and Ordering Units

R8012

Configuration: Ice Rack™ for 72 × 0.5mL tubes, detachable lid, tube platform, and base, numbered cavities, accepts snap cap and screw cap 0.5mL to 0.65mL tubes, 6/cs

Order unit: 6 per case

R8013

Configuration: Ice Rack™ for 72 × 1.5mL tubes, detachable lid, tube platform, and base, numbered cavities, accepts snap cap and screw cap 1.5mL to 2.0mL tubes, 6/cs

Order unit: 6 per case

R8014

Configuration: Ice Rack™ for 100 × 1.5mL tubes, detachable lid, tube platform, and base, numbered cavities, accepts snap cap and screw cap 1.5mL to 2.0mL tubes, 6/cs

Order unit: 6 per case

Typical Applications

  • Cold sample preparation
  • Microtube organization
  • Temperature-sensitive assay setup
  • Crushed-ice bench workflows

Selection and Use Tip

The stated material temperature range is not a sample-hold specification or sterilization cycle. Monitor sample temperatures and confirm tube fit for critical work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which model fits small microtubes?

R8012 accepts 72 snap- or screw-cap microtubes in the 0.5–0.65 mL range.

Which models fit 1.5 and 2.0 mL tubes?

R8013 holds 72; R8014 holds 100. Both are listed for snap- and screw-cap tubes from 1.5 to 2.0 mL.

How is crushed ice added?

Lift out the removable white tube tray to fill the blue base with crushed ice, then use the rack according to your laboratory procedure.

How many racks are in quantity one?

Six complete racks of the selected model, not six individual tube positions.

How does IceRack compare with MTC Bio CoolCaddy?

IceRack has a base for crushed ice and a removable tube tray. CoolCaddy is a pre-frozen workstation. The cooling methods and vessel layouts differ; do not assume matching hold times.

What does −80°C to +135°C mean?

It is the manufacturer’s listed temperature range for the polypropylene rack. It does not specify a guaranteed sample temperature, duration or autoclaving procedure.

Are lids and tubes included?

Each rack has a detachable lid, tube platform and base. Sample tubes and ice are not included.

What are the footprints?

R8012/R8013 measure 7 × 3.75 × 2 inches. R8014 measures 6 × 6 × 2 inches, length × width × height.

    SpecificationDetail
    BrandMTC Bio
    R801272 × 0.5–0.65 mL tubes; 7 × 3.75 × 2 in.
    R801372 × 1.5–2.0 mL tubes; 7 × 3.75 × 2 in.
    R8014100 × 1.5–2.0 mL tubes; 6 × 6 × 2 in.
    MaterialPolypropylene
    Manufacturer temperature range−80°C to +135°C
    Packaging6 racks/case

    Ordering Information — Complete Sellable Units

    Catalog No.Technical DescriptionPieces per UnitUnitShipping Weight per Unit
    R8012Ice Rack™ for 72 × 0.5mL tubes, detachable lid, tube platform, and base, numbered cavities, accepts snap cap and screw cap 0.5mL to 0.65mL tubes, 6/cs6case1 lb
    R8013Ice Rack™ for 72 × 1.5mL tubes, detachable lid, tube platform, and base, numbered cavities, accepts snap cap and screw cap 1.5mL to 2.0mL tubes, 6/cs6case1 lb
    R8014Ice Rack™ for 100 × 1.5mL tubes, detachable lid, tube platform, and base, numbered cavities, accepts snap cap and screw cap 1.5mL to 2.0mL tubes, 6/cs6case1 lb

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    At Blue Tiger Scientific, we proudly distribute authentic MTC Bio products. The following policies apply to all purchases made through our store. All return requests must be initiated with Blue Tiger Scientific before being processed by MTC Bio.

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    Orders for MTC Bio products are fulfilled and shipped directly by MTC Bio using FedEx or UPS, with FedEx Ground as the default shipping method unless otherwise specified.

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    • Blue Tiger Scientific and MTC Bio are not responsible for carrier delays, weather-related disruptions, or unforeseen delivery issues once the order has shipped.

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    If a return is necessary, customers must start the process with Blue Tiger Scientific before returning any products to MTC Bio.

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Viewing Head Siedentopf type trinocular head, inclined at 30°, Interpupillary adjustment 53mm to 75mm, graduated diopter on left eyetube (30mm I.D. eyetubes)
Eyepieces SWH10X Widefield high eyepoint eyepiece, Field No. 22, tube O.D. 30.0 mm
Nosepiece Quintuple
Quintuple LWD Planachromat Phase 10x, 20x
Condenser TC Condenser N.A. 0.30, W.D. 73.0mm
Stage180mm(X) x 245mm(Y) plain stage with replaceable glass insert with 45mm opening, Glass Stage plate insert
IlluminationKoehler without iris, with phase slider, 3W LED
WarrantyLIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

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MTC Bio IceRacks for Microtubes

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Configuration: R8012 | Ice Rack™ for 72 × 0.5mL tubes, 6/cs | 6/case
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Keep microtubes organized over crushed ice.

IceRack pairs a removable white tube tray with a blue base for crushed ice and a translucent lift-off lid. Choose three tube-capacity formats, supplied six racks per case.

3 formats

72 or 100 positions

Removable tray

Crushed-ice base

Polypropylene

Rack material

6/case

Complete racks

Designed for Your Workflow

Ice-ready base
Remove the tray to load crushed ice or suitable temperature-control material.

Numbered cavities
Positions help organize samples during processing.

Lift-off cover
Detachable translucent lid supports access and visibility.

Tube choices
Select 72 small microtubes, 72 standard microtubes or 100 standard microtubes.

MTC Bio iceracks product detail

Select the Right Format

The stated material temperature range is not a sample-hold specification or sterilization cycle. Monitor sample temperatures and confirm tube fit for critical work.

Configurations and Ordering Units

R8012

Configuration: Ice Rack™ for 72 × 0.5mL tubes, detachable lid, tube platform, and base, numbered cavities, accepts snap cap and screw cap 0.5mL to 0.65mL tubes, 6/cs

Order unit: 6 per case

R8013

Configuration: Ice Rack™ for 72 × 1.5mL tubes, detachable lid, tube platform, and base, numbered cavities, accepts snap cap and screw cap 1.5mL to 2.0mL tubes, 6/cs

Order unit: 6 per case

R8014

Configuration: Ice Rack™ for 100 × 1.5mL tubes, detachable lid, tube platform, and base, numbered cavities, accepts snap cap and screw cap 1.5mL to 2.0mL tubes, 6/cs

Order unit: 6 per case

Typical Applications

  • Cold sample preparation
  • Microtube organization
  • Temperature-sensitive assay setup
  • Crushed-ice bench workflows

Selection and Use Tip

The stated material temperature range is not a sample-hold specification or sterilization cycle. Monitor sample temperatures and confirm tube fit for critical work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which model fits small microtubes?

R8012 accepts 72 snap- or screw-cap microtubes in the 0.5–0.65 mL range.

Which models fit 1.5 and 2.0 mL tubes?

R8013 holds 72; R8014 holds 100. Both are listed for snap- and screw-cap tubes from 1.5 to 2.0 mL.

How is crushed ice added?

Lift out the removable white tube tray to fill the blue base with crushed ice, then use the rack according to your laboratory procedure.

How many racks are in quantity one?

Six complete racks of the selected model, not six individual tube positions.

How does IceRack compare with MTC Bio CoolCaddy?

IceRack has a base for crushed ice and a removable tube tray. CoolCaddy is a pre-frozen workstation. The cooling methods and vessel layouts differ; do not assume matching hold times.

What does −80°C to +135°C mean?

It is the manufacturer’s listed temperature range for the polypropylene rack. It does not specify a guaranteed sample temperature, duration or autoclaving procedure.

Are lids and tubes included?

Each rack has a detachable lid, tube platform and base. Sample tubes and ice are not included.

What are the footprints?

R8012/R8013 measure 7 × 3.75 × 2 inches. R8014 measures 6 × 6 × 2 inches, length × width × height.

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