METTLER TOLEDO has launched the Rainin TerraRack line of pipette tip racks, an innovative solution to minimising the problem of plastic tip rack waste.

TerraRacks are 50% 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 is easy to recycle and in high demand as a post-waste commodity. The TerraRack shell, with its hinged lid and front latch, is moulded 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. Spent conventional racks can consume a large volume of space and represent a significant amount of plastic waste. Where disposal rates are based on weight, they are also a considerable expense. TerraRacks, on the other hand, have less than half the weight and plastic of conventional racks and nest inside one another after use, significantly reducing their volume and disposal costs. Because every rack is presterilised, individually wrapped and sealed for maximum purity, TerraRacks do not need to be autoclaved. Between uses, the hinged lid and secure latch protect unused tips from damage and exposure. For those who like the weightier, more conventional tip rack feel, there's TerraBase, a durable, reusable base for TerraRack. Made from translucent polycarbonate and with silicone feet, TerraBase is autoclavable, chemically resistant and built to give years of service.

TerraRacks with Rainin BioClean™ tips are available for both universal fit pipettes and those equipped with the LTS™ LiteTouch™ system, and include non-filter, filter and ShaftGard™ options. All TerraRack tips are presterilised. TerraBase is available in short and tall models to fit a variety of tip volumes. 

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About METTLER TOLEDO

Rainin Instrument, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of METTLER TOLEDO, a leading supplier of precision instruments and services worldwide. Rainin pipettes have long been the largest selling brand in North America and consistently rank among the top premium pipette brands in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. METTLER TOLEDO is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. It holds top three market positions in several related analytical instruments and is a leading provider of automated chemistry systems used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. The company is also the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging.