Azenta Tu, 1, Ext, 2d, Cp, Gs, Hbrk, 96rk, 10ca

Azenta Life Sciences 2D coded tubes provide a lifelong & secure chain of custody for samples in biobanks, compound libraries & a broad range of biological & chemical stores, including cryogenic storage

• Next Generation manufacturing techniques: clear with black area for own marking
• Code readable without removing tubes from racks
• Suitable for cryogenic storage
• Made from high-quality virgin PP
• Available in 96-well format SBS racks or bulk
• Sealable with screw caps/TPE septum caps

Designed & developed with broad compatibility in mind, the tubes perform without compromise in conjunction with automated barcode reading, capping & sample management systems from Azenta Life Sciences & all other industry-recognized manufacturers. Provides a lifelong & secure chain of custody for samples in biobanks, compound libraries & a broad range of biological & chemical stores, including cryogenic storage.

Each tube carries a unique & permanent high-contrast 2D code tube identifier on the base of the tube readable in frost or condensation conditions, or when damaged. Manufactured from high-quality virgin polypropylene.

Key Features:

Secure Sample Storage & Tracking:

• Permanently laser etched 2D code on base, ensuring a permanent link between sample & data
• 2D codes readable without removing tubes from racks
• High contrast 2D codes are more reliably readable in frost or condensation conditions
• 100% quality control, each tube is tested to ensure both readability & uniqueness
• Leak tested to ensure sample security
• External thread tubes provide greater working volume than internal thread tubes
• Suitable for sealing with screw caps or TPE septum caps
• Suitable for cryogenic storage*

*Not for use in liquid phase nitrogen

Capping Options:

Screw caps:

• A deforming compression seal more effective than a silicone alternative
• A non-silicone seal means the cap can never be over-tightened
• Caps & tubes are manufactured from the same material, preventing differential expansion during freeze-thaw cycles
• A double-start thread engages in a maximum rotation of 180°, thereby facilitating automation

TPE septum caps:

• A cost effective sealing option for samples that are only accessed occasionally
• Septum caps are supplied in 96-format back mats to facilitate automation

Racking Options:

96 format SBS racks:

• TwistLock: prevents tubes rotating within the rack to enable automated capping & de-capping of screw caps; provided as st&ard with the option available to remove
• TubeLock: prevents tubes from falling out, even in lidless racks; useful in manual workflows; activate by applying pressure on the tube top, clicking it into place; tubes can be ordered pre-locked or non-locked
• LidLock: enables racks to withst& a 1m drop test for added sample security
• Automatic rack orientation: a unique 2D code rack identifier readable at the same time as the tube 2D code; for automatic rack orientation & secure sample tracking
• Direct laser etching: a cutout window on the rack sides allow the linear barcode to be read more easily; linear barcodes can be laser etched directly onto racks

Cryo racks:

• 136.2mm x 136.2mm PC cryobox rack option available for cryogenic sample storage, holding 196 tubes in 14x14 array
• Open bottom for 2D code decoding on Azenta Life Sciences range of Camera-Based Full Rack Barcode Readers
• Can be supplied with a unique 2D code identifier which can be read at the same time as the tube 2D code, for more secure sample tracking