Small Centrifuges
Benchtop performance in a compact footprint
High sample throughput and versatility are standard requirements in millions of labs worldwide. With a choice of numerous rotors, including a swing-out model, high-speed and storable programs, the EBA range meets your requirements and is a proven and valued piece of equipment in any laboratory.
Hettich’s small tabletop centrifuges require minimal bench space and are easy to reposition within your lab.
These versatile centrifuges are ideal for low sample volume and offer quick turnaround for time sensitive samples. Both built-in and exchangeable rotors are available for multiple applications. Their speed, versatility and cost make them a valuable asset to any laboratory.
The maximum speed of small centrifuges ranges from about 4,000 to 6,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). The faster S-class models can rotate at speeds of up to 8,000 RPM and deliver results in 3 minutes or less.
Small centrifuges use centrifugal force to separate components in a sample on the basis of their density. These are commonly used in laboratories to separate samples such as blood and urine. The separated components are then further analyzed in order to provide useful information for diagnostic or research purposes.
The angle rotor 1133 of the EBA 280 can be used with decanting aid for washing cells.
"Washing" in this regard means centrifugation of a cell suspension (such as blood). The supernatant is removed and replaced by another liquid. This is then centrifuged again, the supernatant is removed again and replaced with the new liquid. This procedure is usually repeated three times. The purpose of this procedure is to remove the original liquid, as this could distort the analysis. You can use the rotor to empty (decant) all test tubes via the top of the tube and do not have to pipette them individually.
But if you are looking for a fully automatic solution, have a look at our cell washer centrifuge ROTOLAVIT II.
The hematocrit is used to determine the percentage by volume of erythrocytes in the blood.
No, the hematocrit rotor can only be used in the Hematocrit 200 centrifuge.
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