Centrifuge

An Electric Centrifuge is a Class I medical device that uses rapid rotation to separate fluids of different densities, essential in clinical laboratories for processing blood, urine, and other biological specimens. Available in benchtop, refrigerated, microcentrifuge, hematocrit, and high-speed models with fixed-angle, swinging-bucket, or vertical rotors. Speed range 1,000-30,000+ RPM with RCF up to 65,000+ x g. Features include brushless induction motor, digital controls, imbalance detection, lid lock safety, and programmable protocols. Primary clinical applications include separation of serum/plasma for chemistry and hematology testing, urine sediment analysis for microscopy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation for regenerative medicine, concentration of bacteria for microbiology, cytology fluid analysis, blood banking, and molecular biology sample processing. Critical safety precautions include proper balancing of loads (weight matching), use of sealed rotors for biohazardous samples, regular rotor inspection for corrosion or cracks, never exceeding maximum rated speed, and never opening lid during operation. Essential equipment in clinical, research, and teaching laboratories.