Centrifuges
Laboratory Centrifuges: Precision and Reliability for Your Scientific Needs
OHAUS centrifuges are high-quality laboratory instruments designed for efficient and reliable sample separation. They are widely used in research, clinical, and industrial applications, offering precise performance, user-friendly operation, and robust construction.
Key Features of OHAUS Centrifuges:
Laboratory centrifuges are versatile tools that play a vital role in numerous fields. Some of the most common applications include:
- Variety of Models: Available in benchtop and high-speed configurations to meet different laboratory needs.
- Advanced Control Systems: Intuitive digital interfaces with customizable speed, time, and acceleration/deceleration settings.
- High Performance: Powerful motors ensure consistent and rapid separation of biological, chemical, and industrial samples.
- Versatile Rotor Options: Compatible with multiple rotor types for tubes, microplates, and bottles, enhancing flexibility.
- Safety and Durability: Equipped with imbalance detection, auto-lock rotors, and secure lid mechanisms for enhanced user protection.
- Compact and Ergonomic Design: Space-saving construction with low noise levels for a comfortable working environment.
- Blood Plasma Separation: In medical and clinical laboratories, centrifuges are used to separate blood components, such as plasma, serum, and red blood cells, which is vital for diagnostic testing.
- Particle Separation: Centrifuges are also used in chemical and environmental laboratories to separate fine particles, such as sediment or pollutants, from liquids
Types of Laboratory Centrifuges
Depending on your laboratory’s specific needs, you may choose from several types of centrifuges. Each type is designed to meet particular requirements in terms of capacity, speed, and application.
Microcentrifuges: Microcentrifuges are compact and typically used for small-volume samples, such as in molecular biology applications. They are ideal for spinning down small test tubes, usually in the range of 1.5 to 2 mL. These centrifuges offer high speeds and precise control, ensuring efficient separation of components in small sample sizes.
Key Features:
- Small footprint, ideal for limited space
- Speeds up to 15,000 rpm or more
- Typically used for research in molecular biology, genetics, and clinical diagnostics
Benchtop Centrifuges: These centrifuges are suitable for larger samples than microcentrifuges and are commonly found in research and clinical laboratories. They offer larger sample capacities, typically ranging from 50 mL to 500 mL, and can be equipped with different rotors to accommodate a variety of sample types.
Key Features:
- Higher capacity and larger sample sizes
- Versatile with interchangeable rotors
- Ideal for sample preparation, protein studies, or routine clinical work
High-Speed Centrifuges: High-speed centrifuges are designed for applications that require extremely high rotational speeds, often exceeding 20,000 rpm. They are commonly used in biochemical, clinical, and environmental research where the separation of particles at high speeds is necessary.
Key Features:
- Speeds exceeding 20,000 rpm
- Suitable for separating small particles, proteins, or nucleic acids
- Advanced temperature control for heat-sensitive samples
Ultra-Centrifuges: Ultra-centrifuges are designed for research that demands the highest speeds, typically over 100,000 rpm. These centrifuges are ideal for separating macromolecules, proteins, and other minute particles that require extreme force to isolate. Ultra-centrifuges are often used in research areas such as genomics, proteomics, and nanotechnology.
Key Features:
- Capable of reaching extremely high speeds (over 100,000 rpm)
- Advanced technology for ultra-fine separations
- Commonly used in advanced scientific research and industrial applications
Refrigerated Centrifuges: Refrigerated centrifuges are equipped with a cooling system to prevent heat buildup during high-speed spinning. This feature is crucial for temperature-sensitive samples, such as enzymes, cells, or DNA, which can degrade if exposed to excessive heat.
Key Features:
- Temperature control for sensitive samples
- Common in biological, clinical, and pharmaceutical labs
- Ideal for samples that need to be kept at a consistent, low temperature
