New Mini Centrifuges Provide Enhanced Efficiency and Flexibility for Personal Workstations

19 Jan 2015
Sarah Thomas
Associate Editor

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A new series of mini centrifuges provide researchers simplicity, ergonomics and flexibility in a compact footprint for personalized workstations. The Thermo Scientific mySPIN mini centrifuges are designed for protocols requiring quick spin downs, micro-filter cell separations and HPLC samples as well as applications with a higher RCF requirement.

“Today’s researchers require fast and flexible technology for processing applications,” said Hugh Tansey, global product director, centrifugation, Thermo Fisher Scientific. “With a minimal footprint and simple operation, the mySPIN 6 and mySPIN 12 mini centrifuges are ideal for protocols calling for quick spins, allowing researchers to meet tight timelines.”

The Thermo Scientific mySPIN 6 and mySPIN 12 mini centrifuges combine speed with flexibility, allowing researchers to easily perform fast spins within 20-30 seconds. In addition, the mySPIN 6 and 12 mini centrifuges feature a compact, ergonomic design to fit personal workstations for daily applications as well as an intuitive display for easy operation. The mySPIN mini centrifuges also offer:

• Tool-free rotor exchange;
• Brush-less motor for quiet operation and low vibration;
• Standard safety features for customer assurance; and
• Maximum speeds up to 6,000 rpm (mySPIN 6 mini centrifuge) and 12,500 rpm (mySPIN 12 mini centrifuge).

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New Mini Centrifuges Provide Enhanced Efficiency and Flexibility for Personal Workstations