Centrífugas

Desde 1947, a Beckman Coulter tem fornecido soluções de centrifugação para laboratórios, hospitais e universidades em todo o mundo. A tecnologia de centrifugação inovadora ajudou-nos a servir clientes nos setores das ciências da vida, biotecnologia, farmácia, diagnóstico clínico, educação e indústrias em todo o mundo.

O nosso portfólio de centrífugas abrange desde a linha Microfuge e modelos maiores e de alto desempenho para bancadas até ultracentrífugas de chão e instrumentos de ultracentrifugação analítica (AUC). Também disponível, uma vasta gama de rotores para centrífugas para as suas áreas de aplicação específicas e projetados para acomodar uma variedade de volumes de amostra, forças g e RPMs. Além disso, para apoiar este portfólio, oferecemos materiais como tubos, garrafas e revestimentos feitos com materiais duráveis que necessita para a sua pesquisa.

FAQ on Centrifuges & Lab Equipment

What are centrifuges used for in life science laboratories?

Centrifuges are used throughout life science research for cell harvesting, protein purification, nucleic acid preparation, blood processing, viral vector purification, exosome isolation, density gradient separations, and biopharmaceutical development workflows.

What are the different types of laboratory centrifuges?

Laboratory centrifuges are available in several configurations designed for specific applications. Common types include benchtop centrifuges for routine sample preparation, high-speed centrifuges for larger biomolecules and cell harvesting, ultracentrifuges for viruses and nanoparticles, analytical ultracentrifuges for macromolecule characterization, and specialized systems such as microcentrifuges and continuous-flow centrifuges. The appropriate centrifuge depends on sample volume, separation requirements, speed, and workflow needs.

Which type of centrifuge is best for my application?

The best centrifuge depends on sample type, throughput requirements, separation goals, and speed requirements. Benchtop centrifuges are commonly used for routine laboratory workflows, such as nucleic acid and protein workflows, cell isolation, and multi-well plate processing high-speed centrifuges support larger-volume separations and cell harvesting, while ultracentrifuges are designed for high-resolution purification or particles such as viruses, extracellular vesicles, nanoparticles, and other very small particles.

What should I consider when choosing a laboratory centrifuge?

When selecting a centrifuge, laboratories should evaluate sample volume, rotor compatibility, maximum speed, relative centrifugal force (RCF), temperature control requirements, biosafety considerations, and future scalability. Choosing the right centrifuge can improve workflow efficiency, sample integrity, and reproducibility.