SpinCore 1008 E Palm Low-Speed Centrifuge, 5000 rpmProduct Type: Low-Speed Centrifuge
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Rotor, adapter and tube compatibility must be confirmed before operation to ensure safe and effective centrifugation. Speed, RCF, and temperature requirements must be verified against the selected method to avoid sample damage.
- Rotor and Tube Compatibility: Confirm rotor, adapter and tube compatibility before operation.
- Speed and RCF Verification: Confirm speed, RCF, and temperature requirement against the selected method.
What is the trade-off between tube volume and throughput in the SpinCore 1008 E centrifuge?
The rotor offers two configurations: 8 tubes of 0.2–2 mL capacity or 32 PCR tubes of 0.2 mL. Choosing larger tubes (2 mL) limits throughput to 8 samples, while using smaller PCR tubes increases throughput to 32 samples but at lower individual volume. This trade-off allows users to optimize between sample volume and number of samples per run.
Can the rotor accommodate a mix of different tube sizes in a single run?
The rotor capacity is listed as separate configurations: 8 x 0.2/0.5/1.5/2 mL tubes, 32 x 0.2 mL PCR tubes, or 4 x 0.2 mL PCR 8-strips. This indicates that all tubes in a run must be of the same size and type; mixing tube sizes is not supported. Users must select one configuration per run.
What safety considerations are required before operating the SpinCore 1008 E centrifuge?
According to the selection notes, users must confirm rotor, adapter, and tube compatibility before operation to ensure safe centrifugation. Additionally, speed, RCF, temperature requirements, and sample-container format must be verified against the selected method to prevent tube failure or imbalance. The centrifuge operates continuously with a DC motor and universal power supply, but adherence to these compatibility checks is critical for safe operation.
The SpinCore 1008 E Palm Low-Speed Centrifuge (5000 rpm, 1360 × g) offers a compact, lightweight benchtop design with versatile rotor capacity for microtubes and PCR strips, but its low RCF and continuous-only operation constrain it to gentle separation tasks requiring manual timing.
Positive
- Compact and lightweight footprint: At 160 x 170 x 122 mm and 0.5 kg, the centrifuge occupies minimal bench space and is easily portable, ideal for decentralized or space-constrained lab environments.
- Multi-format rotor capacity: Accepts 0.2, 0.5, 1.5, and 2 mL microtubes, 32 x 0.2 mL PCR tubes, and 4 x 0.2 mL PCR 8-strips, enabling flexible sample processing without adapter changes.
Trade-offs
- Low maximum RCF limits applications: With a maximum RCF of only 1360 × g, this centrifuge is restricted to low-speed separations such as quick spins or gentle pelleting; it cannot perform high-g pelleting or subcellular fractionation.
- Continuous operation without timer: The running mode is continuous only, with no programmable timer or automatic shutoff, requiring manual monitoring and intervention to avoid over-centrifugation.
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