General Purpose Benchtop Centrifuge – Powerful Centrifugation in a Compact Benchtop Design

Product Code: 120964

Product Overview

The General Purpose Benchtop Centrifuge combines powerful performance with a compact, quiet and maintenance-free design, making it an ideal solution for medium to high-volume centrifugation requirements.

Featuring an adjustable speed range of 500–6,000 RPM, flexible timer settings and programmable memory, the centrifuge provides reliable and convenient operation across a wide variety of laboratory and testing applications.

A digitally controlled brushless motor delivers accurate speed control without the need for routine motor maintenance, while the included tube adapter sleeves and spacers provide compatibility with multiple commonly used laboratory tube sizes.

With built-in safety features and a compact benchtop footprint, the General Purpose Centrifuge delivers reliable everyday performance while helping maximise valuable laboratory workspace.

Key Features

  • Adjustable speed control – select operating speeds from 500 to 6,000 RPM.
  • Flexible timer settings – set centrifugation times from 30 seconds to 60 minutes, or select continuous operation.
  • Programmable memory – save up to 8 custom programs for frequently used protocols.
  • Maintenance-free brushless motor – provides accurate digital speed control with no routine motor maintenance required.
  • Broad tube compatibility – supplied adapter sleeves and spacers accommodate multiple common laboratory tube formats.
  • 8-place rotor – provides convenient capacity for routine and higher-volume laboratory workflows.
  • Easy rotor removal – centre twist knob allows convenient rotor installation, removal and cleaning.
  • Built-in safety monitoring – provides error notifications if the lid is not properly closed, the unit becomes jammed or the rotor is unbalanced.
  • Manual lid release – allows samples to be accessed in the event of a power failure.
  • Quiet operation – designed for comfortable everyday use in busy laboratory environments.
  • Compact footprint – powerful centrifugation performance without taking up excessive bench space.
  • 5-year warranty – providing long-term reliability and peace of mind.

Tube Compatibility

The included rotor, tube adapter sleeves and spacers accommodate a variety of laboratory tube formats, including:

  • 10–18 mL plastic and glass tubes
  • Round-bottom tubes
  • Flat-bottom tubes
  • Conical-bottom tubes
  • 5 mL microcentrifuge tubes
  • 15 mL conical centrifuge tubes

Applications

Suitable for a broad range of laboratory, research and testing applications, including:

  • Sample preparation
  • Centrifugal separation
  • Material testing
  • Particle size analysis
  • Cell fractionation
  • Water and soil analysis
  • Density gradient applications
  • Drug development
  • Blood and urine analysis
  • Microorganism separation

Technical Specifications

Speed Range: 500–6,000 RPM
Timer: 30 Seconds to 60 Minutes or Continuous Operation
Programmable Memory: Up to 8 Custom Programs
Rotor Capacity: 8-Place Rotor
Motor: Digitally Controlled Brushless Motor
Operating Temperature: 2°C to 40°C
Weight: 4.5 kg (9.93 lbs)
Dimensions: 14.4 × 11.5 × 5.8 in
Certifications: CE, UKCA, RoHS3, WEEE & IVDR
Warranty: 5 Years

Operating Humidity

Maximum non-condensing relative humidity of 80% at temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.

Electrical Specifications

Designed to meet global power and efficiency requirements, with interchangeable plugs suitable for Australia, North America, Japan, Europe and the United Kingdom.

Power Adapter Input: 100–240 VAC, 2.5A, 50/60 Hz
Power Adapter Output: 12 VDC, 12.5A, 150W
Centrifuge Input: 12 VDC
Operating Current: Approximately 7.7A under load
Power Consumption: Approximately 93W

 

What’s Included

Each General Purpose Benchtop Centrifuge is supplied with:

  • 1 × General Purpose Centrifuge
  • 1 × 8-Place Rotor
  • 8 × Tube Adapter Sleeves
  • 24 × Tube Spacers
  • 1 × Low-Voltage, Double-Insulated Power Adapter
  • 4 × Interchangeable Power Plugs

 

Why Choose the General Purpose Benchtop Centrifuge?

The General Purpose Benchtop Centrifuge combines powerful performance, flexible programming and broad tube compatibility in one compact laboratory instrument.

With adjustable speeds up to 6,000 RPM, an 8-place rotor and the ability to save up to 8 custom programs, it provides the flexibility required for a variety of routine centrifugation workflows.

Its maintenance-free brushless motor, integrated safety features, compact design and 5-year warranty make it a dependable solution for laboratories requiring reliable everyday centrifugation.