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Cylindrical Carboys

Cylindrical carboys offer reliable, space-efficient storage and transport of bulk liquids across laboratories, production areas, and pilot plants. This range from Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™, Azlon™, Kartell™, and Kautex™ includes multiple sizes, materials, and closure options to support media preparation, buffer storage, waste collection, and general chemical handling. Available in durable polypropylene or HDPE, with options for fitted taps and autoclavable designs for repeated use.

Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Polypropylene Carboy

For use with large batches of culture media, vaccine product, bulk media, and chemicals.

Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Polypropylene Carboy

Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Polypropylene, Carboy with Spigot

These rugged carboys feature a spigot boss molded into the carboy for convenience and strength, as well as shoulder handles molded in one piece with the carboy for ultimate strength and reliability. 

Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Polypropylene, Carboy with Spigot

Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Polypropylene Heavy-Duty Vacuum Carboy with Handle

Constructed of thick-walled natural polypropylene to provide added strength, it is supplied with a white 83B PP closure with thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) gasket.

Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Polypropylene Heavy-Duty Vacuum Carboy with Handle

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Stainless-Steel Handle for use with Single-Use Sterile Carboys

Easily transport fluids with this Stainless-Steel Handle that attaches to Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ HDPE, 20L, Single-Use Sterile Carboys (10758851).

Stainless-Steel Handle for use with Single-Use Sterile Carboys

Cell Culture Flasks

Our range of Cell Culture Flasks are available in rectangular, u-shaped or angled forms, with different cap and neck styles. Single or multilayer flasks are available, with culture areas ranging up to 2500cm².

Cell Culture Flasks

FAQ

A cylindrical carboy is a large-volume container used for storing and transporting aqueous solutions, buffers, media, and laboratory waste. Designs from Thermo Scientific Nalgene, Azlon, Kartell, and Kautex offer stable footprints, carrying handles and secure caps or taps to support safe handling of bulk liquids.

Cylindrical carboys are commonly manufactured from polypropylene (PP) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Brands such as Thermo Scientific Nalgene, Azlon, Kartell and Kautex offer PP and HDPE options to balance chemical resistance, autoclavability, transparency, and mechanical robustness for routine lab storage and transport tasks.

Start by assessing the maximum batch size or waste volume you handle in a typical process. Cylindrical carboys from Thermo Scientific Nalgene, Azlon, Kartell and Kautex are available in a wide volume range, allowing you to match vessel capacity to media preparation, buffer storage or collection requirements while keeping containers manageable to lift and carry.

Choosing a cylindrical carboy with an integral tap simplifies controlled dispensing of media, buffers or wash solutions without lifting heavy containers. Tap-fitted models from Thermo Scientific Nalgene, Azlon, Kartell and Kautex help reduce spillage risk, improve ergonomics and support safer transfer of liquids to smaller bottles, flasks or baths.

Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maximum temperature. Many PP cylindrical carboys from Thermo Scientific Nalgene, Azlon, Kartell and Kautex are autoclavable, while HDPE models may require chemical disinfection. Use compatible detergents, avoid abrasive tools and inspect closures and taps regularly for wear.

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