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Falcon : What consumables for cell culture, sample preparation and liquid handling?

Falcon, a brand of Corning Life Sciences, has become the benchmark for plastic consumables used in cell culture, sample preparation and liquid handling. Its 15 and 50 mL tubes, culture flasks, dishes and plates, cell strainers, multiwell plates and serological pipettes are everyday staples in academic labs, biotech, pharma and quality control units. Renowned for exemplary lot-to-lot reproducibility, rigorous quality control and uniform TC-treated surfaces, Falcon safeguards critical steps.

A laboratory icon for decades

In laboratories, saying “a Falcon tube” has become second nature — a sign of a deeply rooted legacy. Created to deliver reliable plastic consumables that are easy to standardise, the brand helped drive the rise of modern cell culture and sterile workflows. Its integration into the Corning Life Sciences portfolio strengthened its DNA: materials science, rigorous quality control, and close attention to real-world use. From basic research to regulated environments, Falcon has built its reputation on consistent performance and worldwide availability. Over successive generations, it has refined the details that matter day to day: readable graduations, ergonomic caps, uniform culture surfaces, and packaging designed to limit cross-contamination. A pragmatic approach that explains its broad and lasting international adoption.

Expertise and areas of specialisation

Falcon focuses its know-how on consumables that make lab workflows safer and more reproducible. Three core ranges stand out: cell culture, storage/centrifugation and liquid handling.

For culture, Falcon offers polystyrene culture flasks and culture dishes, with TC-treated or untreated surfaces to suit the application. Vented necks and caps promote gas exchange in the incubator, while surface homogeneity supports adhesion and growth. Multiwell plates scale assays from 6 to 96 wells.

A bench staple, the 15 and 50 ml conical tubes in PP deliver clarity, writing panels and moulded graduations for accurate volume tracking. Their geometry and selected resins ensure excellent centrifugation performance and broad compatibility with common rotors and racks.

For transfers, Falcon serological pipettes provide smooth flow, crisp reading and a secure grip. Sterile packaging and cotton plugs safeguard aseptic handling in culture and QC.

To prepare cell suspensions, calibrated-mesh cell strainers fit directly onto 50 ml tubes. They speed up filtration and limit debris while preserving cell viability.

Falcon earns its reputation for batch-to-batch reproducibility, traceability (clearly identifiable references and lot numbers) and batch-specific certificates. Sterilisation and QC processes are tightly controlled to deliver non-pyrogenic, non-cytotoxic products for demanding environments.

Another plus: proven compatibility with standard laboratory equipment (incubators, centrifuges, pipetting systems), keeping day-to-day surprises to a minimum. Backed by Corning, the brand is committed to continuous improvement and environmental responsibility: packaging optimisation, digital documentation and supply continuity.

Falcon labware distributed by Dutscher.

Frequently asked questions about the Falcon brand

: What does Falcon make?
: Laboratory plastic consumables: 15/50 mL conical tubes, culture flasks/dishes, serological pipettes, multiwell plates and cell strainers.

: Are the products sterile?
: Most items intended for cell culture and aseptic transfers are sterile and non-pyrogenic. Check the sterility status on each product page/data sheet.

: Are lot certificates available?
: Yes. Certificates of Conformance and test reports (sterility, cleanliness, performance) are provided per lot, ensuring reliable traceability for R&D and quality control.

: Compatible with all centrifuges?
: Falcon tubes are designed for commonly used rotors. Observe the RCF/time/temperature limits stated in the technical data sheet for the item you are using.

: What quality certifications?
: Falcon relies on Corning Life Sciences sites certified to ISO standards (e.g., 9001/13485, depending on site). Processes and sterilisation are validated for laboratory use.

: What are the CSR/sustainability commitments?
: Packaging optimisation, resin selection and waste reduction. Corning sustainability reports detail progress and environmental goals.