Magnetic racks for 1.5ml microcentrifuge tubes. Magnets or tubes are angled to reduce the distance between tube and magnet.
The current model takes up to 12.75x6.5x3.5mm (or 0.5x0.25x0.125") magnets. Shims may be required for ideal positioning of smaller magnets. Magnets slide in behind the tube with no wall between the magnet and the tube, and should be glued in to make sure they don't fall out. Racks work with both neodymium and ferrite block magnets (see video).
Magnets can be purchased from here:
Sizes determine the number of tubes:
- Extra Small - 1 tube
- Small - 2 tubes
- Medium - 6 tubes
- Large - 12 tubes [mirrored in V formation]
Additional customisation is available, and will be added to the available models on request:
- Number of tubes
- Choice between angled tubes vs angled magnets
- Vertical tube + magnet (for non-tapered tubes)
- Additional space for a magnet at the base of the holder
- Wall between magnet and tube
For more information, or to print your own, see my model page on
Thingiverse.