Ohaus FC5718R Frontier™ 5000 Refrigerated High-Speed Benchtop Centrifuge

The Ohaus FC5718R Frontier™ 5000 Multi Pro Series is a refrigerated benchtop centrifuge engineered for advanced sample processing in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and environmental research applications. It supports a wide range of rotors with capacities from microliters up to 4 x 100 mL, accommodating PCR strips, microplates, and tubes up to 85 mL.

Key features include:

• High-speed centrifugation with a maximum of 18,000 rpm and 23,542 x g RCF utilizing fixed-angle rotors, and up to 5,000 rpm with swing-out rotors
• Temperature control ranging from -20°C to 40°C via a CFC-free refrigeration system, essential for preserving biomolecular integrity in sensitive protocols such as protein and nucleic acid separation
• Automatic rotor recognition for enhanced operational safety, reducing user error and protecting equipment from damage
• Large program memory storing 99 sets of centrifugation parameters, facilitating reproducible protocols widely adopted in synthetic biology and gene editing workflows
• Dual unbalance sensors ensuring vibration detection for rotor imbalance, combined with a motorized lid lock and overspeed protection, supporting rigorous safety standards in bioprocessing laboratories
• Ergonomic user interface with a backlit LCD screen displaying real-time speed in rpm or RCF, run time, and temperature, optimizing usability in busy lab environments

Compatible rotor options span fixed-angle, swing-out, and PCR-capable designs, making the FC5718R suitable for diverse biotechnology applications such as cell pelletizing, live-cell imaging sample preparation, chemical separations, and biomanufacturing process development.

Constructed with a corrosion-resistant stainless steel chamber and durable polycarbonate/ABS covers, this centrifuge balances robustness with precision engineering, critical for reliable, high-throughput sample processing in molecular biology and clinical laboratories.

Overall, the Ohaus FC5718R is a versatile, high-performance refrigerated centrifuge essential for molecular biology research, synthetic biology studies, and comprehensive biopharmaceutical production pipelines requiring precise temperature and speed control.