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Rainin TerraRack Reduces Plastic Tip Box Waste

More than 50% lighter than conventional racks, yet don't compromise on strength and are completely recyclable.

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A revolutionary new concept in pipette tip racks, Rainin TerraRacks by METTLER TOLEDO are more than 50% lighter than conventional racks, yet don't compromise on strength and are completely recyclable.

METTLER TOLEDO proudly announces the launch of its new Rainin TerraRack line of pipette tip racks – an innovative solution to minimizing the problem of plastic tip rack waste. TerraRacks are 50 percent lighter than conventional tip racks, highly compressible when empty and completely recyclable.

TerraRacks are composed largely of PETE (polyethylene terephthalate), an exceptionally strong polyester that's easy to recycle and in high demand as a post-waste commodity. The TerraRack shell, with its hinged lid and front latch, is molded as a single PETE unit, making it exceptionally lightweight. A polypropylene tip deck snaps into the shell, adding structural support with minimal weight.

TerraRacks solve a major problem in labs around the world: what to do with used racks? ...

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