Microcentrifuges

Microcentrifuges are compact laboratory centrifuges that spin small-volume tubes, typically 0.2 to 2.0 milliliter, at high rotational speeds to separate liquids by density. They sit on a bench and run samples such as pelleted cells, nucleic acid precipitates and filtered spin columns. Among the current listings, 91 percent are used, and the catalogue holds new, used and refurbished units from 14 suppliers across 8 countries. A microcentrifuge differs from a larger laboratory centrifuge mainly in rotor size and footprint rather than principle. Across 136 listings, prices run from EUR 43 to EUR 4.730. The equipment underpins routine molecular biology and sample preparation work.