Laboratory Centrifuges for Research, Molecular Biology & Life Science Laboratories

Shop laboratory centrifuges from Hermle and Benchmark Scientific for molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, clinical research and general laboratory sample preparation. Our selection includes benchtop centrifuges, microcentrifuges, refrigerated centrifuges, high-speed centrifuges, mini centrifuges and specialty centrifuges for a wide range of laboratory applications.

Whether you need a compact centrifuge for quick spin-downs, a high-speed microcentrifuge for DNA and RNA workflows, a refrigerated centrifuge for temperature-sensitive biological samples or a versatile benchtop centrifuge capable of accommodating multiple tube sizes and rotor configurations, we can help you find a system that fits your application and budget.

Hermle Laboratory Centrifuges

Hermle offers a comprehensive range of laboratory centrifuges for research, life science and general laboratory applications.

The Hermle centrifuge lineup includes compact and high-speed microcentrifuges, general-purpose benchtop centrifuges, refrigerated centrifuges, universal centrifuges and higher-capacity systems. A variety of fixed-angle and swing-out rotor configurations are available to accommodate different sample volumes, tube formats and laboratory workflows.

Hermle centrifuges are well suited for applications including molecular biology, cell biology, cell culture sample preparation, DNA and RNA purification, protein research, microbiology and routine laboratory centrifugation.

Benchmark Scientific Centrifuges

Benchmark Scientific offers compact and easy-to-use centrifuges designed for common molecular biology, PCR, life science and general laboratory applications.

The Benchmark Scientific centrifuge lineup includes mini centrifuges, microcentrifuges, high-speed microcentrifuges, refrigerated microcentrifuges, PCR strip centrifuges and microplate centrifuges.

Benchmark models range from compact centrifuges for quick spin-down applications to high-speed systems capable of generating the relative centrifugal force required for demanding molecular biology protocols.

Specialized models are also available for laboratories working with PCR strips, PCR tubes and microplates.

Microcentrifuges for Molecular Biology

Microcentrifuges are among the most commonly used centrifuges in molecular biology laboratories. They are designed primarily for small-volume samples in microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes and related vessels.

Typical applications include:

• DNA and RNA isolation and purification
• PCR and qPCR sample preparation
• Protein preparation
• Sample pelleting
• Nucleic acid workflows
• Microtube centrifugation
• Quick spin-downs
• General molecular biology research

High-speed microcentrifuges provide the higher relative centrifugal force required for protocols involving DNA, RNA, proteins and other biological samples.

Refrigerated Centrifuges

Refrigerated centrifuges combine centrifugal separation with controlled cooling and are useful for samples that may be sensitive to temperature increases during centrifugation.

Applications can include:

• Protein preparation and purification
• DNA and RNA workflows
• Cell biology
• Molecular biology
• Temperature-sensitive biological samples
• High-speed centrifugation
• Research sample preparation requiring controlled temperatures

Both Hermle and Benchmark Scientific offer refrigerated centrifuge options for laboratories requiring reliable temperature control.

Benchtop Centrifuges

Benchtop centrifuges provide a versatile solution for laboratories processing a variety of sample types and volumes.

Depending on the centrifuge and rotor configuration, benchtop systems may accommodate microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes, 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes, blood tubes, microplates and larger laboratory vessels.

For laboratories with changing sample requirements, centrifuges with interchangeable rotors and adapters can provide significantly more flexibility than systems designed around a single tube format.

Mini and Compact Centrifuges

Mini centrifuges are ideal for fast, routine sample spin-downs and applications where high centrifugal force is not required.

Their small footprint makes them particularly useful for crowded laboratory benches, individual workstations and PCR workflows.

Benchmark Scientific offers several compact centrifuge designs for microtubes, PCR tubes and PCR strips, making these systems well suited for routine molecular biology procedures.

PCR and Microplate Centrifuges

Specialized centrifuges can make PCR and microplate workflows faster and more convenient.

PCR centrifuges can accommodate individual PCR tubes or strips and are commonly used to collect reaction mixtures at the bottom of tubes before or after amplification.

Microplate centrifuges allow laboratories to quickly spin droplets and condensation from the walls of PCR plates and microplates to the bottom of the wells.

These centrifuges can be especially useful in PCR, qPCR, molecular diagnostics and other plate-based laboratory workflows.

Choosing the Right Laboratory Centrifuge

The best centrifuge for your laboratory depends on much more than maximum RPM.

Important specifications and features to consider include:

• Maximum RCF or relative centrifugal force (x g)
• Maximum RPM
• Sample volume
• Tube size and format
• Number of samples per run
• Fixed-angle or swing-out rotor
• Rotor and adapter availability
• Refrigerated or non-refrigerated operation
• Temperature range
• Acceleration and braking control
• Instrument footprint
• Throughput requirements

RCF is particularly important when comparing centrifuges because the actual centrifugal force applied to the sample depends on both rotor speed and rotor radius. Many laboratory protocols therefore specify centrifugation requirements in x g rather than RPM.

Fixed-Angle and Swing-Out Centrifuge Rotors

Rotor configuration plays an important role in determining how a centrifuge can be used.

Fixed-angle rotors hold sample tubes at a constant angle during operation and are commonly used for rapid pelleting and high-speed centrifugation.

Swing-out or swinging-bucket rotors allow the sample vessels to move toward a horizontal position as the rotor accelerates. These rotors can provide greater flexibility for larger tubes, bottles, plates and applications requiring clearly defined separation layers.

Some laboratory centrifuges support multiple interchangeable rotors, allowing one instrument to accommodate several sample formats and applications.

Centrifuges for Life Science Research

Our laboratory centrifuges can support applications including:

• Molecular biology
• DNA and RNA purification
• PCR and qPCR
• Cell biology
• Cell culture sample preparation
• Protein preparation and purification
• Microbiology
• Clinical research
• Blood and biological sample processing
• Microplate and PCR plate workflows
• General laboratory sample preparation

Buy Laboratory Centrifuges from Transilluminators.com

Transilluminators.com offers Hermle and Benchmark Scientific centrifuges for research, life science and general laboratory applications.

We understand that selecting a centrifuge can be confusing. Differences in RCF, RPM, rotor design, tube capacity, refrigeration and available adapters can make two apparently similar centrifuges very different in practice.

As a specialized scientific equipment supplier, we can provide personal assistance rather than simply presenting a large catalog and leaving you to determine which model is right for your laboratory.

If you are unsure which centrifuge best fits your application, tell us what you are centrifuging, your sample volume, tube size, required RCF or RPM, number of samples per run and whether refrigeration is required. We will be happy to help you compare available Hermle and Benchmark Scientific centrifuges and identify an appropriate system for your laboratory.