CapLock Clip with Breakaway Lifting Tabs, Bag of 20

The C1005-T5-LOCK is the CapLock Clip accessory for the C1005-T5 5 mL centrifuge tubes — sold as bag of 20 clips at $17 ($0.85 per clip). The clip prevents cap pop-off during high-RCF centrifugation — a common failure mode for screw-cap tubes at high g-forces. Breakaway lifting tabs aid cap removal post-centrifugation.

For full chemistry rationale, see the C1005-T5 Clear (C1005 family anchor) page.

Key Specifications

Why a Cap-Locking Clip

Screw-cap tubes can pop open at high RCF — particularly at >15,000 g where centrifugal force exceeds the cap-thread retention. Cap pop-off causes sample loss, rotor contamination, and downstream workflow failure.

The CapLock Clip locks the cap to the tube body during centrifugation — a physical mechanical retention distinct from the cap-thread friction. Breakaway lifting tabs make post-centrifugation cap removal straightforward.

Pick the C1005-T5-LOCK when:

• Workflow involves high-RCF centrifugation (>15,000 g) with screw-cap tubes
• High-stakes samples where cap-pop-off would cause significant loss
• Multi-investigator shared centrifuge — cap-lock standardization reduces operator-error sample loss
• Pharmaceutical / biotech / clinical workflows at high RCF

Ordering & Configuration

Pair with C1005-T5 / C1005-SC5 family tubes at first procurement.

Plan ongoing inventory — clips are single-use (breakaway tabs separate during cap removal).

Confirm at quote: tube pairing, intended high-RCF workflow context, and lead time.

Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard consumable terms.

C1005 cap-lock accessory:

- C1005-T5-LOCK (this product) — CapLock Clip, bag of 20 ($17) — high-RCF cap-pop-off prevention

Pick the CapLock for high-RCF screw-cap tube workflows. See C1005-T5 Clear anchor for full C1005 family detail.