roTor configuraTions:
The next two pages will describe proper balancing and tube loading. Use the appropriate section
for the rotor installed in your centrifuge. Improper loading can result in damage to the centrifuge or
test tube samples.
Six (6) Place 50mL Fixed-angle Rotor (optional):
Your centrifuge must contain a balanced load in order to
work properly. To ensure that the load is balanced, keep
these rules in mind when inserting test tube samples into
the 6 place, 50mL fixed-angle rotor:
1. Opposing tube holders must be identical.
2. Opposing tube holders must be empty or loaded equally weighted samples.
3. If an odd number of samples is to be spun, use a water-filled tube to mate
with the unpaired one.
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This rotor is designed to hold up to six (6) 50mL tube holders.
Twelve (12) Place Horizontal optional and Performance Plus (Standard)
This rotor is designed to hold up to twelve (12) tube holders. It comes
with two tube holder types. The black holders are designed to hold
tubes up to 10mL (up to 17mm x 100mm). The blue holders are de
-
signed to hold tubes up to 5mL (up to 17mm x 75mm).
Your centrifuge must contain a balanced load in order
to work properly. To ensure that the load is balanced,
keep these rules in mind when inserting test tube
samples into the 12 place horizontal rotor:
DiRECTiOns:
1. Compare the tube to be spun with the three boxes shown below.
2. Find the box that most closely matches the tube’s length. NOTE: The
tube length with its stopper or cap must be no longer than the chosen
box.
3. Match the letter from the chosen box with one of the configurations
below.
A.
B.
C.
100mm
Tube
Holder
A.
Black
75mm
Tube
Holder
Black
B1. B2.
100mm
Tube
Holder
with
1525
cushion
BLUE
75mm Tube Holder
with
1525 cushion
C.
BLUE
1. Opposing tube holders must be identical.
2. Opposing tube holders must be empty or loaded equally weighted samples.
3. If an odd number of samples is to be spun, use a water-filled tube to mate
with the unpaired one.
For Example: A tube is found to be as long as box B. Accordingly, we can use
a 100 mm tube holder with a 1525 cushion or a 75mm tube holder with no
cushion, (configurations B1 or B2).
Standard
(Optional)
