Centrifuge
UnionClay supplies centrifuges for laboratory and process separation, used for sample clarification, cell harvesting, pelleting and liquid-liquid phase separation. Formats range from compact benchtop units for routine tubes to floor-standing and high-speed machines for larger batches, with refrigerated options for temperature-sensitive samples. This category currently lists no stocked items, so tell us your target speed, rotor format and throughput and we will confirm which models we can supply and quote against your specification.
What a centrifuge does in the lab
A centrifuge separates components of a mixture by density, spinning samples so that denser particles or phases move outward. Rotor choice drives the result: fixed-angle rotors suit fast pelleting, while swing-out rotors give cleaner density-gradient bands. Microcentrifuges handle small tubes, benchtop units cover routine clarification, and high-speed or refrigerated models address demanding or heat-sensitive separations. Because performance depends on relative centrifugal force rather than speed alone, the rotor and tube format matter as much as the motor.
How to select a centrifuge
Start with the sample: tube type, volume per run and how many samples you process at once. Then define the separation duty, which sets the required relative centrifugal force and whether refrigeration is needed to protect proteins, cells or other labile material. Confirm rotor compatibility, capacity and adapter options before committing. Since this category has no listed models yet, send these parameters through contact us and we will match a suitable configuration.
How centrifuges fit with UnionClay separation equipment
Centrifugation is one step in a wider separation workflow. Cell broth from a fermentation tank is often clarified by centrifuge before further processing, and reaction mixtures from a chemical reactor may need solids removed downstream. For particle removal by pressure or vacuum, centrifuges work alongside vacuum filtration and glass liquid separators, while refrigerated duties can draw on our temperature control equipment.
FAQ
Which centrifuge models does UnionClay currently stock?
This category is being built out and has no listed products at present. Rather than publish placeholder specifications, we confirm available models against each enquiry. Send your rotor type, sample volume and required relative centrifugal force and we will respond with what we can supply.
What is the difference between benchtop and floor-standing units?
Benchtop centrifuges suit smaller tube volumes and routine clarification in limited space. Floor-standing units handle larger rotor capacities, higher speeds and continuous workloads. The right choice depends on your throughput and the maximum relative centrifugal force your protocol requires.