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A person in a white lab coat stands in a laboratory facing away from the camera, holding a clipboard and writing notes. The laboratory is equipped with shelves stocked with various lab equipment such as beakers, flasks, test tubes, and bottles containing chemicals labeled with different colors.

Scientific sample handling consumables and equipment are often as important as the reagents and samples used for your scientific research. Our space-saving sample management and storage solutions as well as our laboratory labels are available in a variety of sizes and materials to meet your sample needs. For samples requiring additional preparation, our grinders, homogenizers, stirs and mixers deliver efficient homogenization of various sample types, volumes and are suitable for a variety scientific applications. Discover our entire portfolio of sample handling solutions and ensure that your samples deliver results of the highest quality.   



A person in a white lab coat is standing in a laboratory facing away from the camera, holding a clipboard. The laboratory is equipped with shelves stocked with various lab equipment such as beakers, flasks, test tubes, and bottles containing chemicals of different colors. There are also racks of test tubes and other scientific apparatus on the bench in front of the person. The setting suggests a professional research environment, highlighting the meticulous organization and variety of tools used for scientific experiments.

Containers & Storage

Essential lab storage solutions for lab management, sample traceability, and enhanced productivity including freezer and cryogenic boxes, glass and plastic tubes and bottles, and sealing films and foils.

Laboratory Stirring & Mixing

Explore a variety of mixing tools for efficient sample preparation: stir rods, vortexers, shakers, and more.

A Corning plate stirrer with a white top and a black base featuring control dials. The device is designed for laboratory use to stir liquids, ensuring consistent mixing for scientific experiments.

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A close-up image of a gloved hand holding a clear centrifuge tube containing a white precipitate at the bottom. The tube is marked with measurement lines, and there are additional tubes in the background, all against a clean, light blue backdrop. This image is relevant as it depicts a common laboratory procedure for separating substances based on density, which is essential in many scientific research and diagnostic processes.
Grinders & Homogenizers

A comprehensive range of laboratory mills, grinders, sonicators, and homogenizers for coarse, medium, fine, and ultrafine size reduction of almost any material for biological, chemical, and physical applications.

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A person in a white lab coat stands in a laboratory facing away from the camera, holding a clipboard and writing notes. The laboratory is equipped with shelves stocked with various lab equipment such as beakers, flasks, test tubes, and bottles containing chemicals labeled with different colors.
Laboratory Labels

From labels for tubes for cryogenic storage, to chemically resistant labels for harsh and corrosive chemicals, to autoclavable and general-purpose labels, we provide labeling supplies and lab markers to meet your lab sample management needs.

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Cube racks - interlocking on all sides. Each one accommodates (4) 50 mL tubes, (10) 15 mL conical tubes, (12) 12 × 75 or 12 × 100 tubes, or (16) 1.5-2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes. They slide together on any side allowing the user to work with different tubes on as many connected racks as desired.
Sample Collection

Protect and manage your samples with solutions including vials, tubes, bottles, dishes, plates, boxes, and racks for collection, transport, tracing, and storage needs.

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