Refrigerated Centrifuges - Explore Our Expansive Range

Samples often need a steady temperature during centrifugation, usually below the actual room temperature. However, centrifuging at high speeds can generate heat, causing temperature fluctuations that can harm your precious samples. 'Refrigerated centrifuges' solve this by keeping temperatures steady even at high speeds. They are ideal for temperature-sensitive biological samples like cells, organelles, nucleic acids, and proteins.

Eppendorf offers a variety of refrigerated centrifuges for diverse separation needs. Explore our benchtop and floor-standing models and find the right one for your lab.

Did you know the world’s first-ever lab microcentrifuge was created by Eppendorf over 60 years ago? Since then, our centrifuge family has been continuously expanding and evolving. From microcentrifuges through to floor-standing ultracentrifuges, we have a diverse selection of high-performance instruments, with many refrigerated options available. Our refrigerated centrifuges are a staple in labs around the globe, and here are some of the reasons why:

Outstanding performance and reliability

Renowned Eppendorf quality is a given with all our centrifuge machines. Our refrigerated centrifuges are no exception, with exclusive features such as dynamic compressor control that offers precise temperature control, while also extending compressor life. Our refrigerated centrifuges also have a continuous cooling function, ensuring your samples stay cool even after the run has been completed, for maximum sample security.

Our refrigerated centrifuges are designed for ease-of-use and efficiency, making sample separation a breeze. All our models have user-intuitive interfaces and an ergonomic design, with aerosol-tight Eppendorf QuickLock^® rotors* for fast and ergonomic lid locking.

With the FastTemp^® pre-cooling function*, centrifuges can reach their required temperature within just minutes. Efficiency can be taken even further with the FastTemp pro^® function, available with Eppendorf Centrifuge 5430 R. Set your centrifuge to specific temperatures at your required time and date, so you can leave behind the days of waiting for your centrifuge to cool.

* Available in all Eppendorf microcentrifuges and multipurpose centrifuges

Selecting the right refrigerated centrifuge for your lab can depend on a multitude of factors, including your application, throughput, and available floor space:

1. Application

When needing a cooling centrifuge to suit a variety of lab applications, our versatile models including Centrifuge 5430 R (benchtop) and Centrifuge CR30NX (floor-standing) are excellent options. These models have maximum speeds of up to 30,130 × g and 110,000 x g respectively, with a wide range of compatible rotor types.

For applications like isolating organelles, extracellular vesicles, and viruses, our refrigerated ultracentrifuges are the go-to option. This includes Centrifuge CP-NX Series and Centrifuge CS-(F)NX Series, which can reach maximum speeds of up to 803,000 × g and 1,050,000 × g respectively.

2. Sample throughput

Throughput is an important consideration when choosing a refrigerated centrifuge. If your lab processes a large number of samples, we have many high-throughput models available. This includes the refrigerated benchtop Centrifuge 5427 R, Centrifuge 5920 R, and Centrifuge 5910 Ri. Our highest capacity centrifuges are the floor-standing Centrifuge CR22N and Centrifuge CR30NX machines, supporting up to 6 L per run.

3. Floor space

If floor space in your lab is limited, our benchtop refrigerated centrifuge models may be the most practical choice. When needing ultra-high speeds in a confined lab space, Centrifuge CS-(F)NX Series is your best option. This ultracentrifuge is available as a compact benchtop or floor-standing model, offering speeds of up to 1,050,000 x g, and noise levels below 45 dB(A), for high performance and practicality within a busy lab environment.

Need more help selecting the best Eppendorf refrigerated centrifuge for your lab? Open our centrifuge selection guide.

Our temperature-controlled centrifuge prices vary depending on the model, size, speed, and capacity. However, no matter which Eppendorf refrigerated centrifuge you choose, all our options are competitively priced. For more refrigerated centrifuge price information, visit individual product pages at the top of this page or contact our sales team.

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