Centrifuges

Centrifuges separate sample components by applying centrifugal force. They are used for applications ranging from routine sample preparation and blood processing to high-speed molecular and biochemical separations.

LabSPX supplies microcentrifuges, benchtop centrifuges, floor-standing centrifuges, refrigerated centrifuges and high-speed centrifuges throughout the Benelux. The appropriate system depends on the required RCF, sample volume, rotor type, temperature control and daily throughput.

What are the different types of centrifuges?

Centrifuges differ in their physical format, sample capacity, achievable centrifugal force and temperature-control capabilities. Compact microcentrifuges process small-volume tubes, while larger benchtop and floor-standing systems accommodate higher sample volumes and greater throughput.

Some categories overlap. A refrigerated centrifuge may be either a compact benchtop model or a large floor-standing system. High-speed centrifuges are also available in several formats. The best choice therefore depends on both the centrifuge configuration and the requirements of the separation method.

Microcentrifuges are compact instruments designed for small-volume tubes. They are commonly used for rapid pelleting, nucleic-acid preparation, sample clarification and other molecular biology workflows.

Their small rotors can reach relatively high centrifugal forces while occupying little bench space. Depending on the model, they can support standard microtubes, capillary tubes, PCR strips or small clinical tubes.

Microcentrifuge

Delivers robust performance for routine clinical and laboratory use

Micro Centaur centrifuge

Designed for everyday laboratory applications that require precision

Micro Centaur R centrifuge

Refrigerated microcentrifuge that delivers temperature-controlled performance

Benchtop centrifuges provide more capacity and rotor flexibility than most microcentrifuges while remaining suitable for installation on a laboratory bench.

They can support different tube sizes, bottles and rotor configurations. This makes them suitable for general sample preparation, clinical testing, cell processing and routine research applications.

Harrier benchtop centrifuge

Medium-capacity benchtop centrifuge with or without active cooling

Falcon benchtop centrifuge

Designed for high-volume sample processing in medical, biochemical, industrial, and research laboratories

Blue Line centrifuges

High-speed benchtop centrifuges with or without refrigeration

Red Line centrifuges

Different models available with sample volumes of 24 × 0.2 mL up to 6 × 1,000 mL

Floor-standing centrifuges are designed for larger sample volumes and higher-throughput workflows. Their larger cabinets can accommodate high-capacity rotors and larger sample containers.

These centrifuges are commonly used in blood processing, pharmaceutical laboratories, biotechnology and facilities processing large sample batches.

CELLSEP 6/720R

Floor-standing refrigerated centrifuge for routine and production laboratory applications

BlueForce 12L R

High-capacity, refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge

Red Line centrifuges

Different models available with sample volumes of 24 × 0.2 mL up to 6 × 1,000 mL

Refrigerated centrifuges control chamber temperature during operation. This helps protect temperature-sensitive samples from the heat generated during prolonged or high-speed centrifugation.

Refrigeration is particularly relevant when working with live cells, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and other biological materials whose stability may be affected by temperature changes.

Harrier R benchtop centrifuge

Medium-capacity benchtop centrifuge with or without active cooling