Centrifuges & Lab Equipment
From a global leader in reliable, high-quality benchtop and floor-model centrifuges, ultracentrifuges and analytical ultracentrifuges since 1947.
Common Applications
- Cell harvesting and cell culture processing
- Protein purification and characterization
- Blood and clinical sample preparation
- Viral vector purification
- Extracellular vesicle and exosome isolation
- Density gradient separations
- Molecular biology workflows
- Biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing
Centrifuges are essential laboratory instruments used to separate particles, cells, proteins, nucleic acids, viruses, and other biological materials based on size, density, and mass. From routine sample preparation to advanced biopharmaceutical research, centrifugation plays a critical role in accelerating workflows and supporting reliable scientific results.
As a global leader in centrifugation technology, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences offers a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory centrifuges, ultracentrifuges, analytical ultracentrifuges, rotors, labware, software, and workflow solutions. Our systems support applications ranging from cell culture and molecular biology to virology, gene therapy, protein characterization, and bioprocessing.
Whether you need a compact benchtop centrifuge, a high-speed floor model, or an advanced ultracentrifugation platform, Beckman Coulter provides scalable solutions designed to improve efficiency, reproducibility, and laboratory productivity.
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.
