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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44 x 1.5/2.0ml rotor

Z326-4420 by Hermle is a 44-position fixed-angle rotor for 1.5/2.0 ml microtubes with Quick-Seal lid. Reaches 13,500 RPM / 17,113 × g on Hermle Z326, Z32-HK, and Z446; 15,000 RPM / 21,128 × g on Hermle Z366. Angle: 32°/55°. 3-year warranty. Ideal for high-throughput nucleic acid pelleting and protein precipitation.

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46 x 5-7ml insert for Z496-1000-RBUK 2/pk

Z496-1000-A57 by Hermle is a 46 × 5–7 mL tube insert for the Hermle Z496-1000-RBUK deep rectangular centrifuge bucket (2 inserts per pack). It enables the Hermle Z496K ultra high-volume floor centrifuge to process small-format 5–7 mL tubes inside the standard 1000 mL deep rectangular buckets — up to 46 tubes per bucket position — without requiring a rotor change.

5 x 1.5ml inserts for Z326-100H rotor, 2/pk.

The Z326-100H-A20 by Hermle is a 5 x 1.5/2.0 ml microtube insert (2/pk) for the Z326-100H hermetically sealed 4 x 100 ml swing-out rotor. Max 5,000 rpm / 3,885 xg on Hermle Z306 / Z326. Enables sealed microtube centrifugation with aerosol containment. Available from MBP Inc.

5 x 50ml conical insert, 2/pk.

The Z446-750-A50-E by Hermle fits the Z446-750 swing-out rotor and holds 5 × 50 ml conical tubes per carrier; the 2-pack delivers capacity for 10 × 50 ml tubes across two rotor buckets.

5/7ml holders for Z287-0810H rotor, 2/pk

The Z287-0810-A7 by Benchmark Scientific (Hermle) provides 5ml and 7ml tube-holding inserts for the Z287-0810H swing-out rotor on the Z287-A Microcentrifuge PLUS. They allow the 8-position 10ml rotor to accept smaller-format tubes. Sold as a 2-pack.

500ml blood bag buckets for Z496-1000-AC 2/pk

The Z496-500-BLD by Hermle is a 2-pack of 500 mL blood bag buckets for the Hermle Z496-1000-AC swing-out rotor on the Z496-K floor centrifuge, rated to 4,600 rpm / 5,298 × g for blood component separation. Order two packs (4 buckets) for full 4-position rotor coverage.

500ml conical (Corning) insert, 2/pk.

The Z446-750-A500 by Hermle is a 500 ml conical (Corning) insert for the Z446-750 swing-out rotor on the Hermle Z446 and Z446-K centrifuges. Max 4,000 rpm / 3,130 × g (Z446) or 4,500 rpm / 3,961 × g (Z446-K). Max radius 17.5 cm. Sold in a 2-pack for large-volume cell harvest, clarification, and precipitation applications.

500ml conical insert for Z496-1000-RBUK, 2/pk *must be used with Z446-750-A500

The Z496-1000-A500C by Hermle is a 500 ml conical tube insert (2/pk) for the Z496-1000-RBUK rectangular bucket on the Z496-1000-AC swing-out rotor. Max 4,200 rpm / 3,964 xg. Must be used with Z446-750-A500 adapter. Supports large-volume cell harvesting and bioprocessing applications on the Hermle Z496 / Z496-K centrifuge platform.

500ml flat bottle, 69.5mm dia insert for Z496-1000-1L 2/pk

The Z496-1L-A500S by Hermle is a 500 mL flat bottle insert (69.5 mm diameter) for the Z496-1000-1L round bucket on the Hermle Z496-K floor centrifuge. Maximum speed 4,600 rpm / 5,203 × g. Sold in a 2-pack. Enables large-volume preparative centrifugation for cell harvest, plasma preparation, and protein clarification at the 500 mL scale.

500ml insert for Z496-1000-RBUK 2/pk

Z496-1000-A500 by Hermle / Benchmark Scientific is a 500&nbsp;ml insert for the Z496-1000-RBUK rectangular bucket on the Z496-1000 swing-out rotor of the Hermle Z496-K Ultra High-Volume Floor Centrifuge, sold 2 per pack. It reduces the 1,000&nbsp;ml bucket to a 500&nbsp;ml working volume — suited for blood banking, large-scale cell harvesting, and bioprocess clarification.

50ml conical bottom insert for Z327-200-BUK, 2/pk

Z327-200-A50 by Benchmark Scientific (Hermle) is a 2-pack of 50 ml conical-bottom tube inserts for the Z327-200-BUK swing-out rotor, compatible with Hermle Z307 and Z327 Universal Centrifuges. These inserts seat standard 50 ml conical tubes (BD Falcon, Corning, and equivalent formats) for cell pelleting, plasma preparation, and molecular biology applications.

50ml conical insert for 500ml rotor, 2/pk.

The Z446-500-A50 by Hermle is a 2-pack of 50 ml conical tube inserts for the Hermle Z446-04500 fixed-angle rotor (4 x 500 ml), enabling 50 ml tube processing at up to 8,000 rpm / 10,367 xg on the Z446 centrifuge series.