Benchtop centrifuges are versatile, medium-capacity centrifugation systems that play a critical role in a wide range of laboratory workflows. Positioned between compact microcentrifuges and large floor models, benchtop centrifuges offer the ideal balance of size, capacity, and functionality—making them indispensable tools in clinical diagnostics, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology.
These centrifuges are capable of accommodating a variety of tube sizes, typically ranging from 1.5 mL microtubes to 50 mL conical tubes, and can process everything from small reaction volumes to large sample batches. They support multiple rotor types—fixed-angle, swing-out, and adapters—enabling users to handle diverse sample formats. Common applications include cell pelleting, plasma and serum separation, protein purification, sample clarification, and viral concentration.
Benchtop centrifuges are widely used for tasks such as isolating nucleic acids and proteins, concentrating bacterial or mammalian cells, and preparing samples for downstream analysis. In clinical labs, they are relied on for processing blood and urine samples with high throughput and reliability. In biotech labs, they support workflows involving recombinant protein production, enzyme recovery, and formulation testing.
Modern benchtop centrifuges often feature digital interfaces, programmable protocols, imbalance detection, lid locks, refrigeration, and automated rotor recognition for safety and consistency. These features allow users to fine-tune centrifugation parameters based on sample sensitivity and research needs.
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Benchtop centrifuges are versatile, medium-capacity centrifugation systems that play a critical role in a wide range of laboratory workflows. Positioned between compact microcentrifuges and large floor models, benchtop centrifuges offer the ideal balance of size, capacity, and functionality—making them indispensable tools in clinical diagnostics, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology.
