Cryogenic Vials
Designed for safe, ultra-low temperature storage
Alpha Laboratories has four ranges of CE marked cryogenic storage vials. All products in this range are certified free from RNase, DNase, pyrogens and DNA. Our cryogenic vials come in either free-standing or round-bottom base designs.
Our Cryovials
'The Classic' Range - Designed for basic security
'Feel the Seal' Range - Ideal for storage of large batches
'Ultimate Security' Range - Dual washer and flange for the highest level of sample security
'High Capacity' Range - Ideal for larger samples
‘The Classic’ Range
Internally Threaded – with Silicone Washer
Designed to improve safety compared with standard screw cap microcentrifuge tubes. ‘The Classic’ uses a square section washer that compresses tightly between the cap and top of the tube wall.
‘Feel the Seal’ Range
Internally Threaded – with Silicone O-Ring
It’s true, you really can feel when the cap is securely closed. Ideal when storing important samples in large batches.
‘Ultimate Security’ Range
Externally Threaded – with Flange/Washer Combination
This unique combination of square section sealing washer and internal cap flange provides the highest level of security for your most precious samples.
‘High Capacity’ Range
Externally Threaded – Our jumbo, free-standing, externally threaded cryovials have a working volume of 9.5ml. They are gamma irradiated and certified free from RNase, DNase, Pyrogens and Human DNA. Featuring volume graduations and a large labelling area, these tubes offer a high level of security for your valuable samples.
Benefits
Strong vial and cap – a special grade of polypropylene, chosen for its consistent strength, is used to make all our vials. As a result, both vial and cap can withstand the harsh -196C temperature of vapour phase liquid nitrogen. Please note that they are not designed for use in the liquid phase.
Secure seal – the cap and tube are made from the same material so with temperature change, they shrink and expand in unison.
Fast opening/closing – 11/4 turns is all that is required to close the cap securely. This is important when large quantities of vials are being used because it saves time and means there is less chance of the cap not being closed securely.
Simple one-handed operation – all free-standing vials, when used with a workstation, enable you to unscrew vials with one handed.
Sterile – all vials are gamma irradiated to ensure absolute sterility.
Certified free from RNase, DNase, Pyrogens, human DNA and metals
Clear graduations – at 100μl intervals to facilitate reading of your sample volume.
Large white marking area – for sample labelling and identification.
Free-standing and locking base – stand the vials on the bench or use them one-handed in a workstation.
Supplied in tamper-evident, resealable bag – clean and sterile.
Cap insert – available in 11 different colours. Perfect for colour coding. Not compatible with LW3439.