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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30 x 15ml rotor

The Z326-3015 by Hermle Labortechnik GmbH is a 30-position, 35° fixed-angle rotor rated to 4,500 RPM and 2,830 × g for 15 ml conical tubes. Compatible with Hermle Z306, Z326, Z32-HK, and Z366 centrifuges, it delivers high-throughput sample processing for cell pelleting, nucleic-acid precipitation, and protein clarification workflows.

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30ml round insert for Z327-200-BUK, 2/pk

Z327-200-A30 by Hermle is a 30 ml round-bottom insert for the Z327-200-BUK 200 ml swing-out rotor bucket, compatible with the Hermle Z307 and Z327 universal centrifuges. Sold in packs of 2. The round-bottom geometry suits density gradient separations, 30 ml round-bottom tube runs, and primary cell isolation workflows. Order using catalog number Z327-200-A30 at <a href="https://www.mbpinc.net/quickorder">mbpinc.net/quickorder</a> or contact <a href="mailto:customerservice@mbpinc.net">customerservice@mbpinc.net</a>.

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

The Z496-1000-A10 by Hermle is a 31 × 10 mL tube insert for the Z496-1000-RBUK rectangular bucket on the Z496-K large-capacity floor centrifuge. Maximum speed 4,200 rpm / 3,964 × g. Sold in a 2-pack. Enables high-throughput 10 mL tube centrifugation for cell harvest, preparative separations, and precipitation workflows.

4 x 1000ml Swing-out rotor without buckets for Z496-K

Z496-1000-AC by Hermle is a 4 × 1000 ml swing-out rotor for the Hermle Z496-K floor centrifuge, supplied without buckets. Compatible inserts and buckets are ordered separately to match the required tube format.

4 x 1000ml swing out rotor with rectangular buckets

The Z496-1000 by Hermle is a 4×1000 ml swing-out rotor with rectangular buckets for the Hermle Z496 / Z496-K large-capacity floor centrifuge. Rated at 4,200 rpm / 3,964 xg with rectangular buckets; up to 4,600 rpm / 5,203 xg with optional 1 L round buckets. Accepts microplate carriers, tube inserts, blood bag carriers, and bottle adapters. Distributed in North America by Benchmark Scientific.

4 x 100ml swing out rotor with hermetically sealed buckets

The Z326-100H by Hermle is a 4 × 100 mL hermetically sealed swing-out centrifuge rotor for the Hermle Z306 and Z326 Universal Centrifuges. Maximum speed is 5,000 rpm / 3,885 xg on the Z326 and 4,000 rpm / 2,486 xg on the Z306. Four sealed buckets are included; the 90° swing angle and hermetic sealing make this rotor standard equipment for BSL-2/BSL-3 and biohazardous sample centrifugation. Spare buckets (Z326-100H-BUK) and tube inserts are sold separately. Five-year warranty.

4 x 100ml swing out rotor without buckets

Z326-100H-AC by Hermle is a 4 × 100 ml hermetically sealed swing-out rotor for Hermle Z326 series centrifuges, supplied without buckets. Rated to 5,000 rpm and 3,885 × g per official Hermle documentation; buckets ordered separately.

4 x 10ml inserts for Z326-100H rotor, 2/pk.

Z326-100H-A10 by Hermle is a 2-pack of inserts, each holding 4 × 10 ml tubes, for the Z326-100H hermetically sealed 4 × 100 ml swing-out rotor on the Hermle Z306, Z32-HK, or Z326 centrifuge. With 4 inserts (2 packs), 16 × 10 ml tubes can be processed simultaneously per cycle under aerosol-containing conditions at up to 5,000 RPM / 3,885 × g (Z326) or 4,000 RPM / 2,486 × g (Z306).

4 x 145ml swing out rotor

The 4 × 145 ml Swing-Out Rotor (Z306-100) by Hermle Labortechnik reaches 4,500 RPM and 3,350 xg, accepting tubes from 1.5 ml to 145 ml with appropriate inserts. Compatible with Hermle Z306 and Z326 series universal centrifuges, it is suited to cell culture harvesting, blood component separation, density-gradient isolation, and preparative large-volume centrifugation.

4 x 15ml conical insert for Z327-200-BUK, 2/pk *not lid compatible

The Z327-200-A15B by Hermle is a 4 x 15 ml conical insert (2/pk) for the Z327-200-BUK bucket on Hermle Z327 / Z327-K centrifuges. Max 5,000 rpm / 4,136 xg. Note: NOT lid compatible — bucket lid cannot be used with this insert. Available from MBP Inc.

4 x 200 ml swing out rotor, no buckets

Z327-200-AC by Benchmark Scientific is a 4-place swing-out rotor frame for Hermle Z307, Z327, and Z327/K centrifuges, rated to 4,500 rpm / 3,350 xg for volumes up to 200 ml per position. Sold without buckets -- hermetically sealed Z327-200-BUK buckets required separately. Accepts 25 ml, 30 ml, 85 ml, and 200 ml inserts via the bucket.

4 x 200 ml swing out rotor, with 4 buckets

Z327-200 by Benchmark Scientific (Hermle) is a 4-bucket swing-out rotor with 4 x 200 ml capacity, reaching 4,500 rpm / 3,350 xg on Hermle Z327 and Z327-K Universal Centrifuges. Four buckets are included; inserts (sold separately) are required for smaller tube formats. Ideal for density gradients, large-volume cell pelleting, and blood tube processing.