Centrifuge

A centrifuge is an essential piece of laboratory equipment widely used in clinical laboratories, hospitals, research centers, and industrial laboratories. The primary purpose of a centrifuge machine is to separate components within a solution based on size, shape, and density. This process, known as centrifugation, is used to purify cells, subcellular organelles, proteins, nucleic acids, and other biological materials.

A centrifuge operates on the sedimentation principle, where centrifugal force generated by the rotor separates components. During centrifugation, the denser components settle at the bottom of the centrifuge tube (forming a pellet), while the less dense components remain as a supernatant.

Types of Centrifuge Rotors

1. Fixed-angle Rotor:

The fixed-angle rotor in a centrifuge holds tubes at a constant angle, usually 45 degrees. It is ideal for pelleting bacteria, yeast, and mammalian cell debris. The centrifuge applies high centrifugal force, causing efficient sedimentation at the bottom of the tubes. This rotor type is common in research and microbiology laboratories.

2. Swing-out Rotor:

The swing-out rotor allows buckets holding centrifuge tubes to move horizontally during operation. The centrifugal force in this centrifuge separates solutions into gradient densities, making it perfect for separating mixtures like blood components. The swing-out rotor's longer path length improves the efficiency of the centrifuge for better sample separation.

Categories of Centrifuge Machines

The centrifuge machine has different categories and features to cater to various laboratory purposes and applications. Below are the types of centrifuges according to their necessities:

• Micro-centrifuge:
  
  A micro-centrifuge is a compact benchtop machine designed for small volume tubes ranging from 0.2ml PCR tubes to 2ml microcentrifuge tubes. The Gyrozen mini centrifuge operates at a maximum speed of 13,500 rpm and offers interchangeable rotors to accommodate different tube sizes. This versatile centrifuge is perfect for PCR and small-scale laboratory tasks.
  
  
• Low-speed Centrifuge:
  
  A low-speed centrifuge is ideal for routine separation of blood and biological samples in clinical and hospital laboratories. Operating at 4,000-5,000 rpm, this centrifuge ensures gentle separation without compromising sample integrity. These centrifuge machines are typically used at room temperature without speed or temperature control systems.
  
  
• Multipurpose High-speed Centrifuge:
  
  This benchtop centrifuge is a multipurpose solution for laboratories requiring high-speed operation. The Gyrozen 1248 and 1248R centrifuge models can reach up to 15,000 rpm, offering large-volume capacity. The refrigerated Gyrozen 1248R centrifuge includes temperature control (-20°C to 40°C) to protect sensitive samples like live cells, DNA, RNA, and proteins.
  
  
• Floor-standing High-speed Centrifuge:
  
  When bench space is limited, a floor-standing centrifuge is the ideal solution. The Gyrozen 1238R centrifuge combines high capacity with ergonomic features for easy loading and unloading of samples. This refrigerated centrifuge operates at a maximum speed of 12,000 rpm, making it perfect for high-throughput laboratories handling large daily workloads.

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4. Interchangeable rotors for versatility across tasks.
   
   

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