Laboratory Centrifuges
Separation equipment for clinical, blood-bank and research labs - microcentrifuges, clinical, benchtop, refrigerated and high-speed floor centrifuges from Eppendorf, Thermo Scientific, Beckman Coulter, Hettich and Labnet. Available with fixed-angle and swing-out rotors sized for microtubes, blood-collection tubes, conical tubes and microplates, in ambient and refrigerated models. Digital speed and time control in RPM and RCF, with rotor options stocked as accessories. Wholesale case and unit pricing for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, research institutions and licensed distributors.
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Sample Separation Across Clinical and Research Benches
Centrifuges separate sample components by density across the speed and capacity range of a lab, from microtube spins to high-speed floor runs. The catalog stocks each class with the fixed-angle and swing-out rotors, tube adapters and sealing lids that adapt one instrument to different tube formats.
Centrifuge Types Stocked
- Microcentrifuges - Compact high-speed units for 1.5 and 2.0 mL microtubes and PCR strips in molecular and micro sample prep.
- Clinical centrifuges - Fixed or low-speed benchtop units for blood-collection tubes in serum, plasma and cell separation.
- Benchtop general-purpose centrifuges - Mid-capacity units with interchangeable rotors for conical tubes, blood tubes and plates.
- Refrigerated centrifuges - Temperature-controlled models that hold samples cooled during longer or heat-sensitive spins.
- High-speed and floor centrifuges - Higher-capacity floor units for larger batch volumes and elevated RCF work.
- Rotors and accessories - Fixed-angle and swing-out rotors, tube adapters, sealing lids and buckets stocked as accessories.
Centrifuge Classes Compared
| Type | Typical Tubes | Rotor | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microcentrifuge | 1.5 to 2.0 mL, PCR strips | Fixed-angle | Ambient or refrigerated |
| Clinical | Blood-collection tubes | Swing-out or fixed | Ambient |
| Benchtop general | Conical, blood, plates | Interchangeable | Ambient or refrigerated |
| Refrigerated | Mixed formats | Interchangeable | Controlled cooling |
| High-speed floor | Large batch volumes | Fixed-angle, high-RCF | Refrigerated |
Fixed-Angle and Swing-Out Rotors
Fixed-angle rotors hold tubes at a set angle and support higher speeds, which suits microtube spins and pelleting. Swing-out rotors let buckets pivot to horizontal during the run, which gives a flat sediment interface for blood-tube separation and plate spins. Many benchtop centrifuges accept both rotor styles as interchangeable accessories, so one instrument covers several tube formats. The catalog stocks rotors, tube adapters and sealing buckets alongside the centrifuges.
Centrifuges are core capital instruments, but rotors, tube adapters, seals and buckets replenish as accessory lines over the instrument life. Standardizing on one centrifuge and rotor family across a lab network keeps adapters interchangeable and simplifies preventive maintenance and rotor certification for materials management. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a fixed-angle and a swing-out rotor?
A fixed-angle rotor holds tubes at a set angle throughout the spin and supports higher speeds, which suits microtube pelleting and molecular prep. A swing-out rotor lets buckets pivot to horizontal during the run, producing a flat, level sediment interface that suits blood-tube separation and microplate spins. Many benchtop centrifuges accept both rotor styles as interchangeable accessories so one instrument can cover several protocols.
What is the difference between a microcentrifuge and a clinical centrifuge?
A microcentrifuge is a compact high-speed unit built for 1.5 and 2.0 mL microtubes and PCR strips, used in molecular and micro-volume sample prep. A clinical centrifuge is a benchtop unit optimized for blood-collection tubes at lower speeds, used for serum, plasma and cell separation. The two cover different tube formats and speed ranges, and many labs stock both alongside a general-purpose benchtop unit.
What is the difference between RPM and RCF?
RPM is the rotor speed in revolutions per minute, while RCF is relative centrifugal force expressed as multiples of gravity. RCF depends on both RPM and rotor radius, so the same RPM produces different force on rotors of different size. Protocols are typically specified in RCF for consistency across instruments, and the digital controls on stocked centrifuges convert between RPM and RCF for the fitted rotor.
Can hospitals and laboratories order laboratory centrifuges in bulk?
Yes. Laboratory centrifuges are stocked for hospitals, reference and clinical laboratories, blood banks, research institutions and public-health labs and licensed medical distributors. Rotors, tube adapters, sealing buckets and seals are stocked as recurring accessory lines alongside the centrifuges. Multi-unit and fleet orders are available for facilities standardizing across a network, along with recurring accessory replenishment. Contact our procurement team for capital quotes, tiered pricing and standing-order setup.
What centrifuges should be in a laboratory formulary?
A core centrifugation formulary typically standardizes on a microcentrifuge for molecular tube work, a clinical centrifuge for blood-collection tubes, a general-purpose benchtop unit with interchangeable fixed-angle and swing-out rotors, and a refrigerated model where heat-sensitive samples need cooling. High-throughput cores add a floor centrifuge. MAP Medical builds consolidated centrifuge formulary packages matched to lab type and tube formats - contact our team for an assessment.