1. Product Categories and Materials

The catalog from National Lab GmbH details a comprehensive range of laboratory storage solutions including sample boxes, racks, and accessories. Key materials include polypropylene, polycarbonate, cardboard (with water-resistant and plastic-coated variants), and stainless steel. Product lines cover EPPi® boxes, Kryo boxes, ALPHA, BRAVO, DELTA, FoxBox, LIMA, MIKE, NANU, CNS boxes, and specialized boxes for microscope slides and microtiter plates. Accessories include racks for chest and cabinet storage, cabinet drawers, stainless steel labels, safety spring clips, and Styrofoam inserts.

2. New Products and Innovations

Recent additions include EPPi® boxes for 0.5 ml Safe-Lock® tubes with coding, FoxBox 10x10 with coding, quick freeze and cryo freezing devices, boxes with hinged lids, mini-coolers, and one-handed operation cryo tubes and racks, enhancing usability and sample protection.

3. Box Specifications and Dimensions

Boxes are standardized primarily at 130 x 130 mm footprint with variable or fixed heights ranging from 37 mm up to 178 mm depending on model. Tube compatibility spans diameters from 0.2 ml PCR tubes up to 30 mm tubes. Temperature resistance varies by material: polypropylene boxes withstand -100°C to +121°C, polycarbonate boxes withstand -196°C to +121°C. Detailed hole configurations include grids such as 3x3, 5x5, 7x7, 8x8, 9x9, and 10x10 compartments.

4. Coding and Identification Systems

Boxes and racks feature alpha-numeric or numeric coding on sides, lids, bottoms, and inserts to facilitate precise sample identification. Coding options include transparent coding for visibility and black/black color schemes for light-sensitive samples.

5. Compatible Racks and Storage Systems

Racks are designed for chest freezers, cabinets, and drawers, constructed mainly from stainless steel. Variants include trunk racks (Truhengestelle), cabinet racks (Schrankgestelle), cabinet inserts (Schrankeinschübe), and cabinet boxes (Schrankkästen). Optional features include folding handles (vertical or horizontal), grip edges, safety rods for enhanced security, and extension stops for drawers.

6. Ordering Information and Color Options

Products are available in a wide color palette including transparent, neon colors (yellow, blue, green, red/pink, orange, violet), white, standard colors, black, and black/black for light-sensitive applications. Article numbers encode box type, size, coding, and color. Custom colors, sizes, and configurations are available upon request. Raster inserts (grid dividers) can be ordered separately or pre-installed at no extra cost.

7. Summary of Key Parameters

8. Best Practices and Recommendations

• Utilize coded boxes and racks to ensure accurate sample tracking and minimize errors.
• Select box materials based on temperature requirements and sample sensitivity.
• Use black/black boxes for light-sensitive samples to protect sample integrity.
• Choose compatible racks and storage systems to optimize space and maintain organization.
• Consult online resources at www.Kryobox.de and www.NationalLab.com for updates and detailed product information.

9. Detailed Product Lines and Features

EPPi® Boxes

• Polypropylene boxes with standard 130 x 130 mm footprint and heights from 45 mm to 128 mm.
• Multiple hole grid configurations (3x3 to 10x10) to accommodate tubes from 8.5 mm to 30 mm diameter.
• Alpha-numeric and numeric coding options on sides, lids, and bottoms.
• Black/black versions for light-sensitive samples.
• Stackable design compatible with National Lab Ordnungssysteme.

Kryo Boxes

• Polycarbonate boxes designed for cryogenic storage with footprints of 76 x 76 mm and 133 x 133 mm.
• Capacities range from 25 to 100 tubes with numeric coding on transparent lids.
• Temperature resistance down to -196°C.

ALPHA and BRAVO Boxes

• Made from deep-freeze resistant, water-resistant cardboard with optional waterproof plastic coating.
• Standard footprint 136 x 136 mm (ALPHA) and 133 x 133 mm (BRAVO) with various heights.
• Raster inserts available for tube organization, orderable separately or pre-installed.
• Compatible stainless steel racks and cabinet systems with optional handles and security rods.

Cabinet Frames, Drawers, and Inserts

• Stainless steel construction with standard widths (140 mm for EPPi®, 142-145 mm for ALPHA).
• Multiple depths and heights to accommodate different box sizes.
• Options for open or closed drawer bottoms, extraction stops, and handle types.
• Custom heights and configurations available on request.

Specialized Boxes and Inserts

• NANU Boxes for smaller samples with compatible racks and inserts.
• Microtiter plate racks and drawer inserts designed for standard plate sizes with various stack heights.
• FoxBox, LIMA Box, MIKE Box, and CellBox series for specialized tube sizes and storage needs.

Isothermal Cooling and Cryo Freezing Devices

• Quick Freeze and Mini Cooler devices for rapid sample cooling on the bench.
• Cryo Freezer enabling controlled freezing at ~1°C/min using isopropanol.
• Wide-mouth polycarbonate containers for sample storage down to -90°C.

Thorbi® Tube Racks and Cryo Tubes

• Polypropylene racks with alpha-numeric coding, autoclavable and temperature resistant from -130°C to +121°C.
• Cryo tubes with external/internal threads, gamma sterilized, free from contaminants, suitable for liquid nitrogen vapor phase storage.
• Colored lid inserts for easy sample identification.

10. Contact and Ordering Information

National Lab GmbH is located at Grambeker Weg 157, DE-23879 Mölln, Germany. Contact via phone +49 4542 849170, fax +49 4542 849171, or email [email protected]. Online catalogs and ordering systems are accessible at www.Kryobox.de and www.NationalLab.com. The company offers customization options for colors, sizes, coding, and accessories to meet specific laboratory requirements.

Summary

This technical catalog provides a detailed overview of National Lab GmbH's laboratory storage solutions, emphasizing modularity, compatibility, and customization. The product range supports efficient sample management in cryogenic and general laboratory environments, with robust materials, comprehensive coding systems, and a variety of rack and drawer options to optimize space and organization. The inclusion of cooling devices and specialized containers further enhances laboratory workflow and sample integrity.