inexpensive vials, racks, etc. ?
 

I need to obtain a few hundred plastic vials, about 3 inches tall and at least 1.5 inches in diameter (7.5 cm x 4 cm) like the one shown below. Some racks would also be handy. They do not need to be specific to tissue culture. I will be using them to chill individual pit fruit seeds in a refrigerator at 37.4 F (3 C).

Thanks!

Re: inexpensive vials, racks, etc. ?
 

richard go to a fabrics or any craft store and they sell these little vials. they should come in a pack and should be inexpensive. i use these for my seeds.

Re: inexpensive vials, racks, etc. ?
 

It turns out that in the container industry, a "vial" is usually has a volume of 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) or less -- often more like 1 fluid dram (1/8 of a fluid ounce). What I'm looking for has a volume of about 4 oz (115 mL) which the container industry call a "jar". Today I found some reasonably priced suppliers for just about every kind of vial, jar, and what-not you can imagine:

SKS Bottle & Packaging, Inc.

Yankee Containers

In particular I found the 4 oz size of "clear plastic straight-sided jars" with lids for $0.44 each in quantities of 24, $0.39 each in quantities of 280, and $0.33 each in quantities of 1100.

I think this makes me a jar head. :ha:

Re: inexpensive vials, racks, etc. ?
 

Here you go Richard:
Plastic Tanks, Plastic Buckets, Plastic Bottles, Labware, PVC Pipe - United States Plastic Corporation ®
I buy from these guys occasionally, never jars though.. they do have a big selection and are a great company to deal with.

Re: inexpensive vials, racks, etc. ?
 

Hey thanks Jarred! I like their jar better. It's the same price but better proportioned and there is no minimum quantity!
Item No. 70209. 4oz Polystyrene Jar - 58-400 Neck, 2.07" x 2.626", $ 0.44 each