Universal Centrifuge Accessories

<h2>What Are Universal Centrifuge Accessories?</h2>
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Universal centrifuge accessories are the interchangeable components that determine the range of applications a universal centrifuge can perform. These include swing-out rotor buckets for blood tubes, conical tubes, microplates, and large bottles; fixed-angle rotors for high-speed pelleting; hematocrit and cytospin rotors; tube adapters; and aerosol-tight bio-containment lids. Selecting the appropriate accessories allows a single centrifuge to support multiple laboratory workflows efficiently and safely.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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Tube adapters and inserts for compatibility with multi-volume samples&nbsp;
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Fixed-angle and swing-out rotors for varied centrifugation applications
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Lids and sealed buckets for safe and reliable operations
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PCR adapters and microplate carriers for high-throughput workflows
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Centrifuge tubes, holders, and supporting aids for efficient and complete setups
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<h2>How to Choose Universal Centrifuge Accessories</h2>
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Swing-Out Bucket Selection by Application
Choose swing-out buckets according to the sample formats used in your laboratory. Blood tube buckets support routine clinical applications, conical tube buckets are suitable for cell culture and molecular biology, microplate carriers enable high-throughput workflows, and large-bottle carriers accommodate large-volume sample processing.
Fixed-Angle Rotors
Fixed-angle rotors provide higher centrifugal forces for microtube, PCR tube, and small-volume sample processing. Ensure that both the rotor and centrifuge motor specifications support the required operating speeds and sample formats.
Cytospin Clip Rotors
Cytospin rotors are designed for preparing microscope slides from low-cellularity samples such as body fluids. Verify compatibility with the required funnel sizes and use bio-containment features when processing potentially infectious materials.
Bio-Containment Lids
Aerosol-tight lids help contain biological samples during centrifugation and support safe laboratory practices. Regular inspection of sealing components and O-rings ensures reliable containment and long-term performance.
Reducing Adapter Inserts
Adapter inserts allow smaller tubes to fit securely within larger bucket positions. Using properly matched adapters improves balance, prevents movement during operation, and helps maintain consistent centrifugation results.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Modern universal centrifuge systems support interchangeable accessory configurations that enable rapid transitions between clinical, research, cell culture, and cytology workflows. Swing-out buckets, fixed-angle rotors, and microplate carriers provide flexibility while maintaining compatibility with a broad range of vessel formats.
Routine inspection and maintenance of accessories, including adapters, lids, and sealing components, help ensure safe operation and extend equipment lifespan. Advances in bio-containment systems and modular rotor designs continue to improve laboratory efficiency and versatility.
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1 x 15ml conical sealable insert for Z326-100H 2/pk

The Z326-100H-A15S by Hermle Labortechnik is a 1×15 ml conical sealable tube insert for the Z326-100H hermetically sealed swing-out bucket, compatible with the Hermle Z306 and Z326 centrifuges, supplied 2 per pack. The sealable design ("S" suffix) provides aerosol containment for BSL-2/BSL-3 and clinical sample workflows. Available from MBP — a registered vendor for Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Eurofins, and many other institutes across the USA.

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1 x 15ml for 130mm tubes insert for Z326-100H 2/pk

Z326-100H-A15L by Hermle is a 1 x 15 ml insert for 130 mm long tubes in the Z326-100H hermetically sealed swing-out rotor, sold in a pack of 2. It accommodates the longer 130 mm tube format on the Hermle Z306 and Z326 universal centrifuges — distinct from the standard Z326-100H-A15 insert which fits shorter 15 ml tube lengths.

1.0 ml Cryotube adapter for 5ml reaction tube rotor, 6/pk

The Z216-05-C10 by Hermle Labortechnik is a 1.0 ml cryotube adapter for the Z216-1205 (12×5 ml reaction tube rotor) on the Hermle Z216 series microcentrifuge, sold in a pack of 6. The adapters enable 1.0 ml cryotubes to be spun in 5 ml rotor positions at up to 15,000 rpm, extending rotor versatility without an additional dedicated rotor. Available from MBP — a registered vendor for Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Eurofins, and many other institutes across the USA.

1.8 ml Cryotube adapter for 5ml reaction tube rotor, 6/pk

Z216-05-C18 by Benchmark Scientific is a 1.8 ml cryotube adapter that fits inside the 12 × 5 ml reaction tube rotor positions of the Hermle Z216 microcentrifuge, enabling cryovial centrifugation without a rotor swap. Supplied as 6 adapters per pack.

10 x 1.5ml/2.0 insert for Z306-100, 2/pk.

The Z306-100-A20 by Hermle is a 10 x 1.5 ml/2.0 ml microtube insert for the Hermle Z306-100 4 x 145 ml swing-out rotor, 2/pk. Parent rotor: 4,500 rpm / 3,350 xg. Compatible with Hermle Z306 and Z326 centrifuges. Expands rotor to accept standard microtubes. Available from MBP Inc.

10 x 15ml conical insert, 2/pk.

Z366-250-B15 by Hermle is a 2-pack of inserts, each holding 10 × 15 ml conical tubes, for the Z366-250-HC 4 × 250 ml swing-out rotor on the Hermle Z366 centrifuge. With 4 inserts (2 packs), 40 × 15 ml conical tubes can be processed simultaneously per cycle, supporting high-throughput cell harvest, gradient fractionation, and batch specimen processing on the Z366 platform.

10 x 50ml Conical Rotor

Z326-1050 by Hermle/Benchmark Scientific is a 10-position, 38°-angle fixed rotor for 50 ml conical tubes rated to 10,000 rpm / 14,532 ×g. Compatible with Z326 and Z326-K centrifuges; accepts Z326-50-A15 adapters (sold separately) to run 15 ml conical tubes.

10 x 50ml conical insert for Z496-1000-RBUK 2/pk

The Z496-1000-A50 by Hermle is a 2-pack of 50 ml conical tube inserts (10 tubes per insert) for the Z496-1000-RBUK rectangular bucket on the Z496-K centrifuge, enabling batch runs of up to 40 x 50 ml tubes at 4,200 rpm / 3,964 xg.

10 x 50ml round bottom insert for Z496-1000-RBUK 2/pk

Z496-1000-A50R by Benchmark Scientific is a 10 × 50 ml round-bottom tube insert for the Z496-1000-RBUK rectangular swing-out bucket on Hermle Z496-K and Z496-K-UC centrifuges, rated to 4,200 RPM / 3,964 × g. Sold 2 inserts per pack. Order at mbpinc.net/quickorder or contact <a href="mailto:customerservice@mbpinc.net">customerservice@mbpinc.net</a>.

10-15ml round insert for 85ml rotor, 2/pk.

The Z326-85-A15R by Hermle is a 2-pack of 10-15 ml round-bottom tube inserts for the Hermle Z326-0685 (6 x 85 ml) fixed-angle rotor on Z326/Z326K/Z32-HK/Z36-HK/Z366 centrifuges. Enables smaller-volume round-bottom tube runs in the 85 ml rotor without a rotor change.

1000ml round bucket for Z496-1000-AC 2/pk

The Z496-1000-1L by Hermle is a 2-pack of 1,000 ml round-bottom buckets for the Z496-1000-AC swing-out rotor on the Z496-K floor centrifuge, reaching 4,600 rpm / 5,203 xg — a higher g-force ceiling than the rectangular-bucket RBUK configuration.

100ml insert for Z306-100 2/pk.

Z306-100-A100 by Benchmark Scientific is a 100 ml tube insert for the Z306-100 (4 × 100 ml) swing-out rotor on Hermle Z306 and Z326 centrifuges, rated to 4,500 RPM / 3,350 × g. Sold 2 per pack.