Description
The Eppendorf 5424 is a compact, non-refrigerated benchtop microcentrifuge designed for molecular biology applications using microcentrifuge tubes, spin columns, and PCR tubes. It replaced the earlier Model 5415 D and 5415 R centrifuges and is built to meet the demands of modern laboratories, delivering rapid and reliable separation for a wide range of applications, including DNA/RNA isolation, protein pelleting, and cell culture workflows. It’s known in the field for its combination of quiet operation, small footprint, and reliable performance, making it a common fixture in molecular biology and general research labs.
Features:
- Quiet Operation: OptiBowl® design allows quiet operation, even without a rotor lid
- Ergonomic Lid Closure: Soft-touch one-finger lid closure for easy operation
- Automatic Lid Opening: Lid opens automatically at the end of the run, preventing sample warming and allowing easy access to samples
- Aerosol-Tight Rotor: Certified aerosol-tight rotor comes standard for safe centrifugation of hazardous samples
- Short-Spin Button: Separate button for fast, short spins
- SOFT-Brake: Protects delicate samples during deceleration
- Digital Display: Shows rpm/rcf conversion for accurate, reproducible settings
- Control Panel Options: Available with either rotary knob or keypad controls
- Spin-Column Compatibility: Compatible with a Kit rotor featuring a raised rim, which prevents open tube caps from shearing off during elution steps
Specifications:
- Max speed: 15,000 rpm
- Max RCF: 21,130 x g
- Capacity: Up to 24 x 2 mL micro test tubes
- Noise level: Less than 56 dB
- Weight: 13.4 kg
- Rotors supported: Up to 4 different rotor types, including a 4 × 8 PCR strip rotor
- Acceleration time to max rpm: 16 seconds
- Braking time from max rpm: 15 seconds
- Power: 120V or 230V versions available
