Benchmark Scientific MC-12 High-Speed Microcentrifuge
The Benchmark Scientific MC-12 High-Speed Microcentrifuge C1612 is a compact 12-place microcentrifuge designed for high-speed centrifugation of 1.5 and 2.0 mL tubes.
The MC-12 provides speeds from 500 to 15,000 RPM and generates up to 16,100 × g. Benchmark Scientific specifically notes that this force range reaches a threshold commonly used in many molecular biology and DNA protocols.
The included aircraft-grade aluminum rotor accommodates 12 × 1.5/2.0 mL tubes directly. Optional adapters are available for 0.5 mL and 0.2 mL tubes.
Key Features
- Speed range of 500 to 15,000 RPM
- Maximum RCF of 16,100 × g
- 12-place rotor for 1.5/2.0 mL tubes
- Optional adapters for 0.5 mL and 0.2 mL tubes
- 100 RPM or 100 RCF speed increments
- 20-second to 99-minute timer with continuous mode
- Separate momentary spin button
- Large LCD display
- Displays RPM or g-force
- Single control knob for operating parameters
- 10-second acceleration
- 12-second deceleration
- Whisper-quiet operation
- Brushless, maintenance-free drive system
- Computer-designed airflow pattern
- Cold-room safe
- Two-year warranty
16,100 × g High-Speed Performance
The MC-12 produces up to 16,100 × g of relative centrifugal force.
Benchmark Scientific states that this force range reaches the critical threshold commonly used for many molecular biology and DNA protocols.
The speed can be adjusted in increments of 100 RPM or 100 RCF, allowing users to set centrifugation parameters by either rotational speed or relative centrifugal force.
12-Place Aluminum Rotor
The MC-12 includes an aircraft-grade aluminum rotor with capacity for:
Smaller tubes can also be accommodated with optional adapters:
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C1008-A5-6 — adapter pack for 0.5 mL tubes
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C1008-A2-6 — adapter pack for 0.2 mL tubes
Benchmark lists both adapter packs as optional accessories for the C1612.
LCD Display and Simple Controls
Operating parameters are set with a single control knob.
The large LCD display provides a clear indication of:
- Time
- RPM
- Relative centrifugal force
A separate momentary spin button allows instant spin-downs without changing previously selected operating parameters.
Quick Acceleration and Deceleration
Benchmark lists an acceleration time of 10 seconds and a deceleration time of 12 seconds on the current C1612 product page.
The centrifuge also includes a timer range from 20 seconds to 99 minutes, plus continuous operation.
Compact High-Speed Microcentrifuge
The MC-12 measures less than 9 inches wide and has a footprint of:
8.7 × 10.6 × 5.9 inches
22 × 27 × 15 cm
The unit weighs 10.5 lb / 4.8 kg.
Benchmark describes the system as compact enough for use as a personal centrifuge at individual workstations.
Whisper-Quiet Operation
Benchmark Scientific describes the MC-12 as providing whisper-quiet operation.
The centrifuge also uses a brushless, maintenance-free drive system and a computer-designed airflow pattern intended to minimize sample temperature increases during longer high-speed runs.
Cold-Room Safe
The MC-12 is listed by Benchmark Scientific as cold-room safe for applications requiring sub-ambient temperatures.
