Labplas Rack'N'Lab Sampling Bag Carrying Rack
The Labplas Rack'N'Lab is a lightweight polypropylene rack that holds filled sampling bags upright and makes them easy to carry, so you don't need bottles or special bags. It has a sturdy handle and can go in a cooler, incubator or autoclave. It assembles or comes apart in under a minute and stores flat when not in use.
Rack'N'Lab comes in two sizes, each sold individually or in packs of 3. It's used for food testing, field water and wastewater sampling, environmental labs and research laboratories. The Rack'N'Lab is available in Canada from Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and Canadian purchasing support.
Ideal For
- Field water and wastewater sampling: carrying filled bags upright in a cooler
- Food and beverage QA/QC: holding sample bags in the lab, fridge or incubator
- Environmental labs receiving and logging samples
- Labs with limited storage space, since the racks store flat
- Research laboratories, universities and colleges
Why Choose the Rack'N'Lab?
Carries filled bags upright
The rack keeps filled bags standing, so they don't tip, leak or get crushed in transport. A sturdy handle makes it easy to carry, and distributors note the racks stack and fit standard coolers.
Cooler, incubator and autoclave safe
Made of virgin polypropylene, the rack is rated for 0 °C to 135 °C. Labplas states it can go in the cooler, incubator and autoclave. Labplas also describes it as dishwasher safe.
Assembles in under a minute, stores flat
The Rack'N'Lab ships flat and assembles or comes apart in under a minute, so racks take up very little space between sampling rounds.
Available Options
Choose the Size and Pack in the selector.
| Code | Size | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA5-3070-EACH | Small | 305 × 171 mm (12 × 6.8 in), about 3 in high | Each |
| SA5-3070 | Small | 305 × 171 mm (12 × 6.8 in), about 3 in high | 3-pack |
| SA5-7012-EACH | Large | 305 × 247 mm (12 × 9.7 in), about 4.6 in high | Each |
| SA5-7012 | Large | 305 × 247 mm (12 × 9.7 in), about 4.6 in high | 3-pack |
- Small (SA5-3070): for smaller sampling bags, such as TWIRL'EM 3.5 × 7 in size bags.
- Large (SA5-7012): for larger sampling bags, such as 7 × 12 in size TWIRL'EM and Filtra Bag bags.
- Labplas doesn't publish exact bag counts or compatible bag sizes. Contact Cambridge with your bag size and we'll confirm the fit.
Common Applications
| Application | How the Rack'N'Lab Helps |
|---|---|
| Field water sampling | Carry filled bags upright in a cooler back to the lab. |
| Sample receiving | Keep incoming bags upright and organized in the fridge or on the bench. |
| Incubation | Holds bags upright in the incubator during enrichment. |
| Reusable equipment | Autoclavable and dishwasher safe, per Labplas. |
Technical Specifications
| Material | Virgin polypropylene, white |
| Small (SA5-3070) | 305 × 171 mm (12 × 6.8 in) |
| Large (SA5-7012) | 305 × 247 mm (12 × 9.7 in) |
| Temperature range | 0 °C to 135 °C (per Labplas) |
| Autoclavable | Yes (per Labplas) |
| Other | Cooler and incubator safe; dishwasher safe; assembles in under a minute; stores flat |
| Sterility | Supplied non-sterile |
| Packs | Each or 3-pack |
| Manufacturer | Labplas Inc., Canada |
Specifications are from the Labplas Rack'N'Lab data sheets and product page. Large rack dimensions are from distributor listings, as the SA5-7012 isn't on Labplas's current product page. Contact Cambridge to confirm availability.
Selection & Handling Notes
- Don't freeze in the rack. Labplas lists a range of 0 °C to 135 °C. Polypropylene becomes brittle below freezing.
- Non-sterile: the rack is supplied non-sterile. Clean or autoclave it before use where required.
- Close bags before carrying. The rack holds bags upright but doesn't seal them.
Product Documents
- SA5-3070 – Rack'N'Lab small, 3-pack (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF)
- SA5-3070-EACH – Rack'N'Lab small, each (Labplas technical data sheet, PDF)
Need the data sheet for the large SA5-7012 rack? Contact Cambridge and we'll request it from Labplas.
Canadian Purchasing Support
Cambridge Environmental Products is a Canadian-owned laboratory supply distributor based in Ontario and has served Canadian labs since 1993. Labplas manufactures the Rack'N'Lab in Canada, and we supply it with CAD pricing and shipping across Canada. We work with food and beverage QA/QC labs, wastewater and environmental labs, contract testing labs, research laboratories, and universities and colleges, and can help with quotes and choosing the right rack and bags. Also see the LABrack stainless steel rack, TWIRL'EM Write-On sampling bags, or browse our lab supplies collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rack'N'Lab used for?
It holds filled sampling bags upright for carrying and storage, in the field, in a cooler, or in the lab, fridge or incubator.
Can it be autoclaved?
Yes. Labplas states the Rack'N'Lab is autoclavable, with a temperature range of 0 °C to 135 °C. Labplas also describes it as dishwasher safe.
Which size should I choose?
The small rack (SA5-3070) suits smaller sampling bags. The large rack (SA5-7012) suits 7 × 12 in size bags. Contact Cambridge with your bag size to confirm fit.
Does it come assembled?
It ships flat and assembles in under a minute. You can take it apart again to store it flat.
What's the difference between Rack'N'Lab and LABrack?
Rack'N'Lab is light polypropylene with a carry handle and folds flat, which suits field sampling and transport. The LABrack is stainless steel with rubber feet and spill containment, which suits bench work.
Is the Rack'N'Lab available in Canada?
Yes. Labplas is a Canadian manufacturer, and Cambridge Environmental Products supplies the Rack'N'Lab across Canada with CAD pricing.
Need Help Choosing a Bag Rack?
Tell us:
- The bag sizes you use
- Whether you carry bags in the field or keep them in the lab
- Whether racks need to be autoclaved
- How many racks you need
We'll recommend the right rack and bags.
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