Category: Operation & Use
Topic: Centrifuge Installation & Set-up
Article Title: Installing Centrifuge on a stable base

Centrifuges come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights.

Some units can weigh as much as 350 lbs when fully loaded with the rotor, buckets, adapters and media. Over time this can cause an unsecure table or unsteady work surface to become weak and in turn become a safety hazard in your lab. To avoid any issues, please make sure your unit is installed on a bench or work surface that can support the weight of your centrifuge and any other equipment you have on the same surface. Typically most lab benches in hospitals and research facilities can support the product just fine. Centrifuges should have a minimum of 12” around all sides of the unit.

Hettich also offers a variety of one (1) and two (2) draw centrifuge cabinets that can be used as a base for your centrifuge. These cabinets are ideal because they free up bench space, have wheels so you can move your centrifuge around the lab or out of the way (if necessary) and also, the cabinets raise the centrifuge to the proper height for loading and unloading your samples. Find out more by visiting the Hettich Rolling Cabinets section.