Key Features
- Adjustable speed control – select speeds from 500 to 6,000 RPM to suit different centrifugation requirements.
- Flexible timer settings – programmable from 30 seconds to 60 minutes, with continuous operation also available.
- Programmable memory – save up to 8 custom programs for frequently used settings.
- Maintenance-free brushless motor – provides accurate digital speed control with no motor maintenance required.
- Broad tube compatibility – supplied adapters and spacers accommodate a variety of common laboratory tube sizes.
- Easy rotor access – the rotor can be secured and removed using the centre twist knob for convenient loading and cleaning.
- Built-in safety monitoring – provides error notifications if the lid is open, the centrifuge becomes jammed or the rotor is unbalanced.
- Manual lid release – allows access to samples in the event of a power failure.
- Compact benchtop design – provides powerful performance while helping maximise available laboratory workspace.
- 5-year warranty – providing long-term reliability and peace of mind.
Tube Compatibility
The supplied rotor, adapter sleeves and spacers accommodate a range of laboratory tubes, including:
- 10–18 mL plastic and glass tubes
- Round, flat and conical-bottom tubes
- 5 mL microcentrifuge tubes
- 15 mL conical centrifuge tubes
Applications
Suitable for a wide range of laboratory 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 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 Centrifuge?
The General Purpose Centrifuge offers a combination of power, flexibility and compact benchtop convenience. With adjustable speeds up to 6,000 RPM, broad tube compatibility and the ability to save up to eight custom programs, it is well suited to laboratories performing a variety of routine centrifugation applications.
Its maintenance-free brushless motor, integrated safety features and 5-year warranty provide a reliable solution for everyday laboratory use.
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