Lab Instruments
Best practices for cleaning and maintaining laboratory centrifuges
A lab centrifuge does the hard work behind the scenes. It rotates quickly, handles sensitive samples and often runs several times a day...
How to Cut Down on Noise and Vibration in Centrifuges
Noise and vibration aren't just annoying when you're working. There are signs that something isn't working right. If you don't pay atte...
Understanding Halogen Refrigerant Requirements for Advanced Centrifuges
If you use advanced centrifuges, especially ones that are kept cold, you've probably heard of terms like "halogen refrigerant," "coolin...
Tube Leakage in High-Speed Centrifuges: The Small Mistakes That Cause Big Lab Failures
You know how annoying and scary tube leakage can be if you've ever opened a centrifuge and found liquid where it shouldn't be. A small ...
RPM vs RCF: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Use?
If you’ve ever worked with a centrifuge whether in a research lab, clinical setting, or even a classroom, you’ve probably run into the ...
Common Centrifuge Errors and How to Troubleshoot Them
Centrifuges are dependable machines in labs, hospitals, and research facilities. When they run well, you barely think about them. But w...
Understanding Centrifuge Capacity: How Much Can You Really Load?
Centrifuges are essential tools in labs. They can separate things quickly and easily, from blood samples to chemical solutions. But one...
How to Choose the Right Centrifuge: Fixed-Angle vs Swing-Bucket Rotors Explained
One of the most important things you can do for your lab is choose the right centrifuge. But many people don't realize that the type of...
Refrigerated vs Non-refrigerated Centrifuge: Which One Do You Actually Need?
It can be hard to choose the right centrifuge, especially when you have to choose between a refrigerated and a non-refrigerated model. ...
How to Select the Correct Tube for Your Centrifuge (Glass vs Plastic vs PCR Tubes)
Choosing the right tube for your centrifuge isn’t just a small detail; it’s one of the most important decisions you make before every r...