Compact Centrifuge Features Easy to Use Design

A microcentrifuge that is both compact and versatile offers a quiet operation and variable speed unit.

The SCF2 Microcentrifuge accommodates either a fixed angle rotor holding 12 tubes or a strip tube rotor. As well as pelleting of precipitates, applications include processes involving spin column kits for binding/washing, such as sample preparation, sample clean up and sample concentration.


The centrifuge is manufactured by Stuart (Stone, UK) and sold through Bibby Scientific Ltd. The fixed angle rotor holds up to 12 × 1.5 mL or 2.2 mL microfuge tubes and, using the supplied adaptors, 0.5 mL and 0.2 mL tubes can also be centrifuged. The strip tube rotor holds four strips of 8 × 0.2 mL tubes. Centrifugation speed can be displayed in revolutions per minute (rpm) or relative centrifugal force (rcf) and the timer can be set for run times of between 1 and 30 minutes. No tools are required to install the rotors and spin speed is variable, up to 13,500 rpm for the fixed angle rotor and 6,000 rpm for the strip tube rotor. A pulse button enables rapid spin-down, with acceleration to the preset rpm followed by immediate deceleration.

Dr. Jayne Bates, Bibby Scientific Technical Support Manager said, "In addition to the benefits of versatility and a compact design, the SCF2 Microcentrifuge shows Stuart's commitment to ensuring laboratory safety." The door remains locked while the rotor is in motion and the SCF2 incorporates BioCote protection. This unique antimicrobial additive is applied during the manufacture of all Stuart bench top laboratory equipment, dramatically cutting surface contamination for the lifetime of the product. BioCote is a silver-based finish, which reduces the risk of infection by disrupting vital cellular processes within all common bacteria and fungi, including antibiotic-resistant pathogens such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

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