Product overview
UniCen HR is the highest-performance Blue Line refrigerated centrifuge, combining up to 4×250 ml swing-out capacity with 30,000 rpm and 70,430×g.
Models and performance
| Part number | Model | Max. swing-out capacity | Max. angle-rotor capacity | Max. speed | Max. RCF | Temperature range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 14 075 | UniCen HR | 4×250 ml | 6×100 ml | 30,000 rpm | 70,430 ×g | −20 °C to +40 °C |
Capacities, speeds and RCF values are maxima available with compatible rotors; the actual configuration depends on the selected rotor, adaptor and tube format.
Technical specifications
Swing-out rotors
| Part number | Rotor model | Maximum capacity | UniCen HR Max. speed |
UniCen HR Max. RCF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 14 550 | TS 2.6 | 2–6 microplates, maximum height 56 mm | 3,000 rpm | 1,040 ×g |
| 21 14 700 | TS 24.2 | 6×(4×2.2 ml) with aerodynamic/aerosol-tight cover | 14,000 rpm | 16,220 ×g |
| 21 14 600 | TS 4.200 | 4×200 ml with four 200 ml lidded buckets | 5,000 rpm | 4,120 ×g |
| 21 14 600-01 | TS 4.200 | 4×200/250 ml, without buckets | — | — |
| 21 14 601C | Bucket | 250 ml bucket without lid, set of four | 4,500 rpm | 3,530 ×g |
| 21 14 638C | Adaptor | 2×(2×50 ml + 2×15 ml), one pair | 4,500 rpm | 3,530 ×g |
| 21 14 628C | Adaptor | 2×(7×15 ml), one pair | 4,500 rpm | 3,530 ×g |
Angle rotors
| Part number | Rotor model | Maximum capacity | Angle | UniCen HR Max. speed |
UniCen HR Max. RCF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 14 200D | TF 12.8 | 12 strips of 8×0.2 ml PCR tubes | 45° | 14,000 rpm | 21,480 ×g |
| 21 14 175D | TF 12.2 | 12×1.5/2.2 ml | 45° | 30,000 rpm | 70,430 ×g |
| 21 14 185D | TF 18.2 | 18×1.5/2.2 ml | 45° | 24,000 rpm | 47,000 ×g |
| 21 14 155D | TF 24.2 | 24×1.5/2.2 ml | 45° | 20,000 rpm | 37,110 ×g |
| 21 14 105D | TF 30.2 | 30×1.5/2.2 ml | 45° | 17,000 rpm | 31,140 ×g |
| 21 14 125D | TF 12.5 | 12×5 ml | 35° | 20,000 rpm | 35,770 ×g |
| 21 14 255D | TF 12.10 | 12×10 ml | 35° | 20,000 rpm | 37,110 ×g |
| 21 14 455D | TF 10.15 F | 10×15 ml Falcon | 25° | 14,000 rpm | 19,940 ×g |
| 21 14 335D | TF 12.30 | 12×30 ml | 28° | 12,800 rpm | 19,410 ×g |
| 21 14 405D | TF 6.50 F | 6×50 ml Falcon | 25° | 14,000 rpm | 20,510 ×g |
| 21 14 505D | TF 8.50 | 8×50 ml | 25° | 14,000 rpm | 21,040 ×g |
| 21 14 555D | TF 6.15/50F | 6×15/50 ml Falcon | 25° | 15,000 rpm | 25,160 ×g |
| 21 14 655D | TF 6.100 | 6×100 ml | 30° | 12,000 rpm | 17,110 ×g |
Rotors, buckets, adaptors and tubes are selected as a system for the intended application; a dash indicates that the brochure does not list a standalone operating value for that component.
Key features
- Up to 30,000 rpm and 70,430×g for high-RCF sample processing.
- Maximum capacity of 4×250 ml with swing-out rotors or 6×100 ml with angle rotors.
- −20 °C to +40 °C control with pre-cooling and continuous cooling.
Control and safety
- The colour TFT touchscreen displays speed, RCF, time and operating status.
- APRI™ automatic rotor identification and overspeed checking reduce configuration risk.
- Stores 50 programs and supports multistage acceleration and deceleration.
- Safety functions include imbalance shutdown, electronic braking, lid locking and emergency release.
Rotor and configuration selection
Blue Line supports rotors and adaptors for microtubes, Falcon tubes and multiple centrifuge-tube formats. Select the configuration by tube type, batch capacity, required speed/RCF and refrigeration need.
Applications
For preparation of cellular fractions, proteins, nucleic acids and other life-science samples requiring high RCF and controlled temperature.