Quick Answer: The Float Rack is a compact, autoclavable polypropylene rack that holds 16 microcentrifuge tubes of 1.5 ml so they float during incubation in a water bath.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Moulded polypropylene, compact
Holds 16 microcentrifuge tubes of 1.5 ml
Autoclavable
Raised alphanumeric index for identifying tubes
Central rod for lifting the rack
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Polypropylene
Capacity
16 x 1.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes
Autoclavable
Yes
Marking
Raised alphanumeric index
Handle
Central lifting rod
About This Product
Float racks keep small tubes upright and at the right depth in a water bath while samples incubate, a routine step in microbiology and immunology work. The index helps keep track of samples, and the central rod lets the whole rack be lifted out at once.