Samplehouders

Samplehouders are devices used to hold, organize, and protect samples in scientific, industrial, and laboratory settings. The term derives from Dutch, meaning “sample holders” or “sample containers.” They are designed to accommodate various types of samples, including liquids, powders, solids, and biological specimens, ensuring that the material is secure during storage, transport, or analysis.

Typical samplehouder designs include plastic or metal cylinders, trays, and microtube racks. Materials used range from high‑grade polypropylene, polystyrene, or stainless steel to chemically resistant polymers such as polycarbonate and Teflon. Selection of material depends on the sample’s chemical properties, thermal stability requirements, and regulatory compliance. For hazardous or biohazardous samples, sealed, leak‑proof housings with antimicrobial coatings are common.

Applications of samplehouders are widespread. In analytical chemistry, they are utilized for sample preparation before spectroscopic or chromatographic measurement. Clinical laboratories use them for blood, serum, or tissue specimens. In materials science, samplehouders hold test pieces during mechanical testing or microscopy. Pharmaceutical production employs them for storing active ingredients and excipients during formulation and quality control. Environmental monitoring often relies on samplehouders to preserve water, soil, and air samples until laboratory analysis.

Maintenance of samplehouders typically involves cleaning with appropriate solvents or disinfectants, checking for wear or damage, and ensuring proper labeling with barcodes or RFID tags for traceability. Regulations such as ISO 9001, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMA) guide the design and use of samplehouders in regulated environments.