Centrifuges

Centrifuges

Bio-Rad offers two research-quality centrifuges and a PCR tube adaptor to accommodate your classroom needs.

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Overview

Research-Quality Centrifuges for Classroom Laboratories

Mini Centrifuge

Use this economical and reliable mini centrifuge to quickly spin down samples, pellet cells, or for other similar teaching laboratory applications. This compact unit is provided with a microtube rotor, a PCR strip tube rotor, tube adaptors, and electrical plugs for various regions.

Model 16K Microcentrifuge

Use the Model 16K microcentrifuge for all your teaching laboratory applications. With its brushless motor, this benchtop centrifuge is exceptionally quiet and requires no routine maintenance. Its 18-place rotor to accommodate 1.5 and 2.0 ml tubes.

  • Quick-spin options
  • Compact design
  • Safe for operation in a cold room

For centrifugation of PCR strips or tubes, use the PCR tube adaptor, which is sold separately. This adaptor holds two PCR 8-tube strips or up to 16 individual 0.2 ml tubes. It fits on top of the standard 18-place rotor and is easily attached and removed from the rotor.

Specifications

Mini Centrifuge Specifications
 
Maximum speed
6,000 rpm (2,000 x g)
Capacity
8 x 1.5/2.0 ml, 0.5/0.6 ml, 0.4/0.25 ml, or 0.2 ml tubes, 32 x 0.2 ml PCR tubes (individual tubes or 4 x 8 tube strips)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
15 x 15 x 12 cm
Regulatory certification
CE compliant
Model 16K Microcentrifuge Specifications
 
Maximum speed
14,000 rpm (16,000 x g)
Capacity
18-place rotor for 1.5 and 2.0 ml tubes
Safety
Safety interlock
Automation
30-minute timer or quick-spin button
Dimensions (W x D x H)
21 x 23 x 18 cm

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12011919EDU
Low-speed mini centrifuge, 100–240 V, 6,000 rpm (2,000 x g), includes microtube and PCR strip tube rotors and tube adaptors; CE approved; for educational use only
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1660602EDU

120 V, 18-tube benchtop centrifuge, 14,000 rpm (16,000 x g), includes rotor for either 1.5 or 2.0 ml tubes, safe for coldroom, CE approved; education use only

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(Discontinued) PCR Tube Adaptor
1660620EDU
Pkg of 1, adaptor for holding 2 x 8-tube PCR strips or 16 x 0.2 ml tubes, fits on an 18-place rotor on model 16K microcentrifuges (#166-0602, 166-0612); education use only

Documents

Number Description Options
10000149203
Model 16K Microcentrifuge Manual
10000120898
Mini Centrifuge 100-240V Manual