Benchmark Scientific C5000-8-E clinical centrifuge spins tubes containing different substances to separate them using centrifugal force. It is ideal for coag, PPP, PRP and urinalysis applications.
Working Mechanism:
- Use the up / down button to select the run time and press START.
- The safety lid-lock engages and the rotor quickly & smoothly accelerates to 3400 rpm.
- Once the run time is over or the user presses the STOP button, the rotor comes to a complete stop.
- The lid lock disengages, allowing users to remove samples.
Features:
- Benchmark Scientific C5000-8-E clinical centrifuge has an eight-position fixed rotor for the centrifugation of tubes.
- It can hold common research and blood collection tubes up to 15 ml.
- This centrifuge has intuitive controls and a large LED display that does not require programming or setup before starting a cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Why do blood samples go through a centrifuge?
A. Benchmark centrifuge is ideal for separating RBCs, platelets and plasma in blood samples.
Q. What is the timer limit of this unit?
A. Users can set the timer within 0 to 30 minutes at a fixed increment of 1 minute.
Q. What is the difference between centrifugation and filtration?
A. Centrifugation uses centrifugal force for separation, while filtration techniques use a sieve or filter media to strain the solution.