{"product_id":"tube-roller-racks","title":"Heathrow Scientific Tube Roller Racks – Pack of 3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bts-heathrow-accent-one\" style=\"box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:12px 0;background:#fff;color:#26332C;font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:30px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTen-tube racks that add capacity to a tube roller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA tube roller can only mix as many tubes as it holds. Heathrow Scientific’s Tube Roller Racks are polypropylene racks that hold up to 10 tubes each, which Heathrow describes as doubling or tripling the capacity of your tube roller equipment. They come in two sizes for different tube diameters, and each order is a pack of 3 racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:28px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;margin:0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/Heathrow-Scientific-TUBE-ROLLER-RACKS-_2121__92320.1720623817.jpg?v=1749333247\" alt=\"Manufacturer photograph of blue Heathrow tube roller racks\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:340px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#59665F;max-width:440px;margin:12px auto 0;\"\u003eManufacturer photograph of the tube roller racks.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120957 – Small:\u003c\/strong\u003e tubes up to 17 mm diameter (3.5 to 7 mL blood collection and culture tubes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120956 – Large:\u003c\/strong\u003e tubes 18 to 20 mm diameter (10 mL blood collection and culture tubes, standard 15 mL tubes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth: 10-tube capacity, blue polypropylene, pack of 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eEach order is a Pack of 3 racks, not a single rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:30px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWhy use a rack on a roller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eHeathrow lists several reasons to load tubes into these racks rather than directly onto the roller:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-batch processing reduces the number of roller cycles needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra capacity helps when incubator space is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe larger rotation slows the effective RPM of the roller, and Heathrow notes that this controlled, lower speed mitigates cell damage and reduces sample errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tube holder axis is parallel to the roller axis, for pure horizontal rotation and controlled sample manipulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt handles more tubes without investing in additional machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:30px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMatch the rack to your tube diameter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eHeathrow states that the racks accommodate most tube brands. The two sizes differ in the holding prongs, unit length and the tubes they fit, so measure your tube diameter before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing:border-box;border-left:3px solid #B7D0BF;padding:2px 0 2px 18px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSmall rack (120957)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eFits blood collection and culture tubes of 10 to 17 mm (3.5 to 7 mL). Unit diameter 2.54 in, holding prongs 0.468 ± 0.008 in diameter, unit length 9.4 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing:border-box;border-left:3px solid #B7D0BF;padding:2px 0 2px 18px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eLarge rack (120956)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eFits blood collection and culture tubes (10 mL) and standard 15 mL tubes of 18 to 20 mm. Unit diameter 2.54 in, holding prongs 0.59 ± 0.01 in diameter, unit length 11 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eConfirm that the unit diameter and length suit your tube roller before you order; Heathrow does not publish a list of compatible roller models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:30px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA rack that also works on the bench\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eHeathrow says the racks can serve as a storage rack for upright storage or be submerged in an ice bath. The polypropylene construction is described as wear-resistant and as offering reliable sterilization through autoclaving; the page does not give cycle conditions, so confirm yours with Blue Tiger Scientific if the process is validated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:28px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;margin:0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/3334_source_1720624230.jpg?v=1749333247\" alt=\"Manufacturer image of the small tube roller rack\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:360px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#59665F;max-width:440px;margin:12px auto 0;\"\u003eManufacturer image of the small rack (120957).\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse upright as a tube rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in an ice bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoclave, per the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing:border-box;background:#F1F7F3;border-left:4px solid #245B45;padding:20px;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eOrdering the tube roller racks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth sizes are supplied as a Pack of 3 racks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Capacity (10 tubes) is per rack. Choose the size option on this page. Blue Tiger Scientific confirms availability and delivery details with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq_block\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 20px 0; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eHow many racks come in one order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eA pack of 3. Each rack holds up to 10 tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhich size do I need for 15 mL tubes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe large rack, 120956, is listed for standard 15 mL tubes of 18 to 20 mm, and for 10 mL blood collection and culture tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat does the small rack fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eBlood collection and culture tubes of 10 to 17 mm (3.5 to 7 mL), item 120957.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat are the rack dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eBoth have a 2.54 in unit diameter. The large rack is 11 in long with 0.59 ± 0.01 in holding prongs; the small rack is 9.4 in long with 0.468 ± 0.008 in prongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eCan I autoclave the racks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eHeathrow describes the polypropylene as offering reliable sterilization through autoclaving but does not publish cycle conditions. Confirm your cycle with Blue Tiger Scientific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eCan I use them without a roller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eYes. Heathrow says they can be used as an upright storage rack or submerged in an ice bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWill they fit my tube roller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eHeathrow states the tube holder axis is parallel to the roller axis and that the racks accommodate most tube brands, but it does not list compatible roller models. Check the unit diameter and length against your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat are the racks made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eBlue polypropylene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Heathrow Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Small (up to 17 mm diameter tubes)","offer_id":50280249622826,"sku":"BTS-120957","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (18 - 20 mm diameter tubes)","offer_id":50280249655594,"sku":"BTS-120956","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/Heathrow-Scientific-TUBE-ROLLER-RACKS-_2121__92320.1720623817.jpg?v=1749333247","url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/tube-roller-racks","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}