CryoPick Cryotube and Cryogenic Vial Picker

Tired of frostbite and fiddly fingers when handling cryovials straight from cryo storage? Meet CryoPick – a sleek, pen-style 3D-printed tool designed to safely pick up and release cryotubes with a simple push-button mechanism.

CryoPick is a modular cryotube handler for biomedical research labs. Inspired by the familiar feel of a ballpoint pen, it snaps onto the cap of a cryovial for a secure grip, then releases the tube with a satisfying click when you press the top button. It's designed for one-handed operation—even when you're wearing thick cryogenic gloves.

Features:

• Two ergonomic handle sizes:
  • Tall – standard grip

  • Grande – for larger hands or gloved use

     

• Three interchangeable picker heads:
  • Slim – fits between tightly packed cryotubes
  • Standard – for normal rack spacing

  • ColorCap – compatible with cryovials that have color-coded cap inserts

     

• Frostbite-free: No need to touch icy tubes

   

• Compatibility: Works with common brands like Nunc, Thermo Scientific, and other standard cryovials

   

• Quick-swap design**: All picker heads work with both handle sizes

Use one Bambulab 0.5x7x12mm Helical Compression Spring (10PCS) - BB005, however it will not effect functionality if omitted.

Whether you're pulling cryotubes from a liquid nitrogen tank or organizing vials in a cold room, CryoPick keeps your hands dry, safe, and stylish. Customize in your lab colors!

Check out CryoGrib, a tongs like cryovial gripper:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1432509-cryograb-cryogenic-vial-gripper#profileId-1489829

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