SAFE® 48 XT - 2D TUBES WITH EXTERNAL THREAD IN 48 SBS FORMAT
The SAFE® 48 XT tubes offer an optimal solution for sample storage in the 48 SBS format. These 2D-coded tubes with external threads are specifically designed for high automation capability. Compared to traditional cryo tubes, they offer several advantages: reducing the risks of cross-contamination and ensuring tightness through patented two-point TPE compression. This compression provides the best sealing properties for both liquid and gas phases, ensuring safe long-term sample storage.
The SAFE® 48 XT tubes are compatible with automated storage systems and allow efficient use of available space. The low height of the tubes maximizes storage capacity and reduces storage costs. With the ability to code the tubes from two sides, the traceability and identification of samples are improved. These features make SAFE® 48 XT tubes the ideal choice for laboratories focused on high efficiency and safety.
Discover our 48 XT product range!
Product Features Overview:
Tube
- Newly designed 2D tubes
- 2D bottom code / protective rim against
mechanical influences (scratches) - 1D side code / HR side code
- Free space for custom coding
- SAFE® medical-grade polypropylene with low leachables and low extractables
- New cap design: excellent sealing, easy manual handling, automation-friendly closure
Rack
Advantages of LVL SAFE® Automation-Friendly Racks:
- Extremely stable polycarbonate rack
- Tubes have a stable position in the rack and can be easily removed
- Rack locking mechanism prevents tubes from turning during capping/decapping
- Storage at up to -196°C (LN2)
- Manufactured in ISO 8 cleanroom, certified free from DNA, DNase, RNase, endotoxin
- Optional additional sterilization available
- Standard SBS format
- stackable
- 1D code and plain text on the narrow side of the rack
- 2D orientation code on the bottom of the rack
- Two different rack lid options with different closure methods (Slide Lock Lid (CW) and Easy Lock Lid (AW))
- Compatible with all common automated storage systems
- Unique feature: optional custom numbering (e.g., with 2 letters and 10 digits) for immediate assignment, e.g., for external samples including Excel list with complete coding and free design of all four rack sides including logo and additional information as a special feature
Screw Caps
- Unique sealing component (IATA and CO2 tested)
- No manual over-tightening possible
- Extremely space-saving
- Cap made of polypropylene (PP), seal made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
- Cap designed for automatic, semi-automatic, and manual cappers/decappers
- Storage at up to -196°C (LN2)
- More than 16 different colors available
- Manufactured in ISO 8 cleanroom, certified free from DNA, DNase, RNase, endotoxin
- Available pre-capped, in cap rack/holder, or as bulk
- Optional additional sterilization available
- Standard color of 2D tube caps is BL=blue
- Color variations: WHI=white, BLA=black, RED=red, GRE=green, YEL=yellow, ORA=orange, LIM=lime; PIN=pink, VIO=violet, BRO=brown, RSI=signal red, GRY=grey, TRA=transparent, CO=colored (selected colors – standard: blue, black, green, yellow, and white)
Push Caps
- Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material
- A single press of the mat simultaneously seals 96 tubes at once.
- Available as 8 and 12 strips
- Storage at up to -80°C
- Up to 14 different colors available
- Manufactured in ISO 8 cleanroom, certified free from DNA, DNase, RNase, endotoxin
- Optional additional sterilization available
- Color variations: WHI=white, BLA=black, RED=red, GRE=green, YEL=yellow, ORA=orange, LIM=lime; PIN=pink, VIO=violet, BRO=brown, RSI=signal red, GRY=grey, TRA=transparent, CO=colored (selected colors – standard: blue, black, green, yellow, and white)
System
- SAFE® Tube Coding
Triple security for your samples with triple coding of the tube:
a 1D side code, side plain text, and a 2D bottom code.
This ensures secure and easy identification and retrieval of your samples. Simply connect the coding with your sample using our SAFE® Tube or SAFE® Rack Reader.
- Customizable Free Space
Additionally, there is ample space for custom coding, which can contain specific information about your lab or samples. The side black area is laser-etched with the LVL logo by default but can be customized for free upon request.
- 2D Bottom Code and Protective Rim
The tubes are equipped with a unique 2D bottom code that enables fast and secure identification.
To ensure the integrity of your samples, the bottom code is protected by a special rim against mechanical influences.
Rack Coding
The new automation-friendly LVL SAFE® 2D rack offers maximum efficiency, safety, and quality in your laboratory.
Side Rack Coding:
The side coding as a 1D code and readable plain text on the rack allows for automatic and visual retrieval of your sample racks. Get to know our SAFE® Rack Reader.
Bottom Orientation Code:
Three new areas for additional information: The revised design includes three new areas to accommodate additional information about the rack and tubes, perfecting traceability and documentation.
