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General Purpose Benchtop Centrifuges

Centrifuges that can be easily placed on lab benchtops, suitable for many routine applications such as sample separation and filtration. They come with a variety of complementary rotors and accessories that can be included or bought separately.

Thermo Scientific™ Sorvall ST4 Plus Centrifuge Series

Faster processing of more samples with a high capacity-to-footprint ratio and simple programming interface, plus the flexibility to run most tubes and bottles on one centrifuge.

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Eppendorf™ centrifuger 5810/5810 R

This centrifuge has an extremely compact footprint but still offers the true versatility to accommodate both tube and plate formats.

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Eppendorf™ Centrifuge 5810/5810 R

The Eppendorf Centrifuge 5810/5810 R is the perfect day-to-day centrifuge for laboratories with medium-throughput requirements.

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Benchtop Rotors

To be used in benchtop centrifuges, benchtop rotors come in a variety of models and capacities. Find the best rotor for your application including fixed-angle, swing-out, drum, and horizontal rotors. Models with lids are also available.

 

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Centrifuge Tubes

These glass and plastic tubes are designed for use in centrifuges and are available in a variety of volume capacities, materials, configurations, RCF ratings, and closure types. They may be sterile or non-sterile and may have graduations indicating fill volume. They are used to contain liquids during centrifugation, which separates the sample into its components by rapidly rotating it around a fixed axis.

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Microcentrifuges

Microcentrifuges are specifically designed to accommodate tubes that hold less than 5.0mL. Although benchtop centrifuges can be fitted with rotors for microtubes, microcentrifuges usually have a smaller footprint, which makes for a less-crowded work area.

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FAQ

Choosing the right centrifuge depends on your needs. Consider what samples you'll be spinning (blood, cells, chemicals), how fast you need it to spin (RPM), how much space you have, and what size tubes or containers you use. If you're unsure, our experts can help recommend a model that fits your workflow.

The main difference is size and capacity. Benchtop centrifuges are smaller and sit on a workbench, ideal for routine lab tasks or limited spaces. Floor centrifuges are larger, more powerful, and handle higher sample volumes, often used for more demanding research or industrial applications.

RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) indicates how fast the centrifuge spins, while RCF (Relative Centrifugal Force) measures the actual force applied to the samples, expressed in "g". RCF is the more critical factor because it directly affects separation efficiency. Two centrifuges with the same RPM can produce different RCF values depending on the rotor size. That’s why it’s important to compare RCF when evaluating performance, especially for sensitive protocols.

Regular maintenance extends the lifespan and ensures reliable results. Key tasks include cleaning the rotor and chamber after use to prevent corrosion or contamination, inspecting for cracks or wear, checking the lid seal, and scheduling professional calibration or servicing as recommended by the manufacturer. Neglecting maintenance can compromise safety and the accuracy of your separations.

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