Compact, high-speed microcentrifuge with 18-place rotor for 1.5/2.0 mL tubes, capable of up to 14,000 rpm (16,000 × g); quiet brushless motor, variable speed/time, and suitable for cold-room operation.
The Bio-Rad Model 16K Microcentrifuge is a versatile, high-speed benchtop unit designed for robust sample preparation tasks in teaching and research labs. It features an 18-place fixed-angle rotor for standard 1.5 mL or 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes, delivering up to 14,000 rpm (≈ 16,000 × g) for efficient pelleting, cell harvests, or nucleic-acid precipitations. A quiet, maintenance-free brushless motor plus variable speed and time controls offer both reliability and flexibility. For centrifuging PCR strip tubes or 0.2 mL tubes, users can purchase the separate PCR tube adaptor (# 1660620EDU), which mounts on the standard rotor and allows processing of up to 16 individual 0.2 mL tubes or two 8-tube 0.2 mL strips. The unit is CE-approved, safe for cold-room use, and designed for use in educational or general-purpose labs requiring dependable, high-g centrifugation.
Specifications
Rotor: 18-place fixed-angle for 1.5/2.0 mL tubes, Maximum speed: 14,000 rpm (16,000 × g), Compatible tube sizes: 1.5 mL, 2.0 mL (adaptor sold separately for 0.2 mL/PCR strips), Motor: brushless and maintenance-free, Controls: variable speed & time or quick-spin, Cold-room safe, CE-approved, Intended use: teaching and research labs, Optional PCR-tube adaptor compatibility.
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FB2569 Model 16K Microcentrifuge Instructions