{"product_id":"benchmark-scientific-mc-12-high-speed-microcentrifuge-c1612","title":"High-Speed Microcentrifuge | Benchmark Scientific MC-12 C1612","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBenchmark Scientific MC-12 High-Speed Microcentrifuge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/4150\/files\/C1612-MC12-MicroCentrifuge_480x480.jpg?v=1788279066\" alt=\"High-Speed Microcentrifuge | Benchmark Scientific MC-12 C1612\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBenchmark Scientific MC-12 High-Speed Microcentrifuge C1612\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact 12-place microcentrifuge designed for high-speed centrifugation of 1.5 and 2.0 mL tubes.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC-12 provides speeds from \u003cstrong\u003e500 to 15,000 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e and generates up to \u003cstrong\u003e16,100 × g\u003c\/strong\u003e. Benchmark Scientific specifically notes that this force range reaches a threshold commonly used in many molecular biology and DNA protocols. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included aircraft-grade aluminum rotor accommodates \u003cstrong\u003e12 × 1.5\/2.0 mL tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e directly. Optional adapters are available for \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e0.2 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e tubes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed range of 500 to 15,000 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum RCF of 16,100 × g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-place rotor for 1.5\/2.0 mL tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional adapters for 0.5 mL and 0.2 mL tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 RPM or 100 RCF speed increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-second to 99-minute timer with continuous mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate momentary spin button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge LCD display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays RPM or g-force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle control knob for operating parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-second acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-second deceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisper-quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushless, maintenance-free drive system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer-designed airflow pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-room safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-year warranty \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e16,100 × g High-Speed Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC-12 produces up to \u003cstrong\u003e16,100 × g\u003c\/strong\u003e of relative centrifugal force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Scientific states that this force range reaches the critical threshold commonly used for many molecular biology and DNA protocols. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe speed can be adjusted in increments of \u003cstrong\u003e100 RPM or 100 RCF\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing users to set centrifugation parameters by either rotational speed or relative centrifugal force. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e12-Place Aluminum Rotor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC-12 includes an aircraft-grade aluminum rotor with capacity for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 × 1.5\/2.0 mL tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller tubes can also be accommodated with optional adapters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC1008-A5-6\u003c\/strong\u003e — adapter pack for 0.5 mL tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC1008-A2-6\u003c\/strong\u003e — adapter pack for 0.2 mL tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark lists both adapter packs as optional accessories for the C1612. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLCD Display and Simple Controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating parameters are set with a single control knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large LCD display provides a clear indication of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelative centrifugal force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA separate \u003cstrong\u003emomentary spin button\u003c\/strong\u003e allows instant spin-downs without changing previously selected operating parameters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Acceleration and Deceleration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark lists an acceleration time of \u003cstrong\u003e10 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e and a deceleration time of \u003cstrong\u003e12 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e on the current C1612 product page. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centrifuge also includes a timer range from \u003cstrong\u003e20 seconds to 99 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus continuous operation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact High-Speed Microcentrifuge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC-12 measures less than 9 inches wide and has a footprint of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.7 × 10.6 × 5.9 inches\u003cbr\u003e22 × 27 × 15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit weighs \u003cstrong\u003e10.5 lb \/ 4.8 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark describes the system as compact enough for use as a personal centrifuge at individual workstations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhisper-Quiet Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Scientific describes the MC-12 as providing \u003cstrong\u003ewhisper-quiet operation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centrifuge also uses a \u003cstrong\u003ebrushless, maintenance-free drive system\u003c\/strong\u003e and a computer-designed airflow pattern intended to minimize sample temperature increases during longer high-speed runs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCold-Room Safe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC-12 is listed by Benchmark Scientific as \u003cstrong\u003ecold-room safe\u003c\/strong\u003e for applications requiring sub-ambient temperatures. \u003cspan 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