What is the meaning of the red knob on the rotor lid?

A fixed-angle rotor with a red knob on the rotor lid indicates aerosol-tightness.

How did you manage to make the device so quiet?

The Centrifuge 5418 has an inner centrifuge lid which reduces the noise emission to a low level.

Which material is the inner centrifuge lid made of?

The inner lid of the Centrifuge 5418 is made of high-quality V2A stainless steel.

Can the Centrifuge 5418/ 5418 R be opened in case of a power failure?

Yes, the device has an emergency lid release. Before opening the centrifuge, pull the power plug and wait until the rotor stops spinning. The centrifuge 5418 has an emergency lid release via a cord that is located on the underside of the device in the base plate. Remove the white plastic cap and pull the cord downwards. The centrifuge 5418 R has an emergency lid release behind a plastic cover on the right side of the device. Rotate the plastic cover counterclockwise and remove it. Enter the centrifuge rotor key into the hexagonal opening at rear until some resistance can be felt. Slightly press and turn the rotor key counterclockwise.

How can the Centrifuge 5418/5418R be cleaned?

The Centrifuge 5418/5418 R can be cleaned with neutral detergents. For disinfection, we recommend alcohol or alcoholic disinfectants. Make sure that the relevant legal requirements and directives are observed when choosing the disinfection method. A detailed description can be found in the operating manual, which can be downloaded from our website.

What is the minimum selectable rotational speed of the Centrifuge 5418/5418 R?

The minimum selectable speed is 100 rpm. This is equivalent to an rcf of approx. 1 x g.

In which increments can the rotational speed/g-force be adjusted?

The rotational speed can be adjusted in increments of 100 rpm, the g-force (rcf) can be adjusted in increments of 100 x g.

In which increments can the time be adjusted?

In the centrifuge 5418, for a run time up to 10 min the increments are 0.5 min steps, after that it is set in increments of 1 min up to 9:59 h. The function for continuous run mode can be found above 9:59 h and below 0.5 min The symbol "oo" is displayed to indicate the continuous run. In the centrifuge 5418 R, for a run time up to 10 min the increments are 0.5 min steps, after that it is set in increments of 1 min up to 99 min. The function for continuous run mode can be found above 99 min and below 0.5 min. The symbol "oo" is displayed to indicate the continuous run.

My Centrifuge 5418 displays "EP". What does that mean?

"EP" is displayed when the automatic standby function is active. It is not an error code. If the centrifuge remains unused for more than 15 min., the standby function is activated, indicated by "EP" on the display. By using any key or knob or closing the centrifuge lid, the centrifuge is re-activated and ready to use. The letters "EP" were chosen because a lot of Eppendorf products already have this prefix in their name.

Can the fixed-angle rotor FA-45-18-11 be operated without a rotor lid?

The fixed-angle rotor FA-45-18-11 can be used with or without rotor lid. With rotor lid the centrifugation is aerosol-tight and the Centrifuge 5418/5418 R is even quieter. The aerosol-tight centrifugation can only be carried out with the rotor lid. Especially when working with pathogenic microorganisms, we recommend the usage of the aerosol-tight lid. When centrifuging filter devices like spin columns or other comparable tubes, the aerosol-tight rotor lid must be used in any case. This protects the centrifuge from damage – e. g. by torn-off tube lids.

Which material is the fixed-angle rotor for tubes made of?

The fixed-angle rotor is made of massive, anodized aluminum. This material is durable and has got a good chemical resistance. The rotor lid is made of the same material.

Can the sealing of the aerosol-tight rotor FA-45-18-11 be exchanged?

The sealing of the aerosol-tight rotor FA-45-18-11 can very easily be exchanged. A detailed description with illustrations can be found in the operating manual, which can be downloaded from our website.

Which tubes can be used in the Centrifuge 5418/5418 R?

1.5 ml and 2.0 ml Eppendorf ® tubes can be spun in the Centrifuge 5418/5418 R. With the help of adapters, the centrifugation of 0.2 ml PCR tubes, 0.6 ml Microtainer, 0.5 ml and 0.4 ml micro tubes is also possible. Even so-called spin columns (e.g. Quiagen, Macherey-Nagel, Vivascience) can be centrifuged. For centrifugation of spin columns, the rotor lid must be used.

For which applications can I use the Centrifuge 5418/ 5418 R?

The rotor of the Centrifuge 5418/5418 R allows a broad variety of applications. Up to 18 micro test tubes can be centrifuged at 16,873 x g. It can be used with tubes from 0.2 up to 2.0 ml. The potential applications include: - Isolation of DNA, RNA and proteins - Spin columns - Aerosol-tight centrifugation of infectious samples - Pelletizing of cells (bacteria, eukaryotic cells) up to 2.0 ml - Spinning down of PCR mixtures in tubes

In which rotors can I centrifuge 0.2 mL PCR tubes?

0.2 mL PCR tubes can be used in the rotor FA-45-18-11 using an adapter (Order No. International 5425 715.005; North America 022636260).

In which rotors can I centrifuge 0.5 mL micro test tubes?

0.5 mL micro test tubes can be centrifuged in the rotor FA-45-18-11 using an adapter (Order No. International 5425 716.001; North America 022636227).

How do I recognize aerosol-tight rotors?

Firstly, the aerosol-tight rotors can be recognized by their designation abbreviation “FA”, where the letter “A” indicates the aerosol tightness; secondly, we have color-coded the aerosol-tight rotors. All aerosol-tight rotors now have a red rotor lid screw, and a red ring is printed on to the rotor shaft.

Why are the standard rotors in the micro centrifuges 5418, 5418 R, 5424, 5424 R, 5430, and 5430 R aerosol-tight?

At Eppendorf, the safety of the user always has the highest priority. That is why we now fit our centrifuges with aerosol-tight rotors as standard – at no extra charge.

When does the opening of the centrifuge lid take place automatically or manually?

Following the end of a centrifuge run, only the lid of the Centrifuge 5418 is automatically opened in order to provide quicker access to the sample and to avoid potential heat accumulation. The Centrifuge 5418 R is not equipped with the automatic opening of the centrifuge lid. In order to maintain a consistent temperature in the rotor chamber and in the sample, the centrifuge lid for this device must always be manually opened by pressing the "open" key.

Can the Centrifuge 5418/5418 R be operated in the cooling room at 4° C?

The Centrifuge 5418 can be operated at an ambient temperature in the range from 2° C to 40° C. Operation in the cooling room at a temperature of 4° C is therefore possible. The permitted range of the ambient temperature is between 15 °C and 35 °C for the Centrifuge 5418 R, so that this centrifuge could not be operated in a cooling room at 4 °C.

What is "Fast Temp" (Centrifuge 5418 R)?

The "Fast Temp" function is a temperature control run of the Centrifuge 5418 R without samples and with a rotor and temperature-specific rotational speed in order to quickly bring the rotor chamber, incl. the rotor, buckets and adapters, to the set nominal temperature. In order that the samples can be centrifuged from the beginning on at the desired temperature, one starts this temperature control run during sample preparation by pressing the "Fast Temp" key. The display shows the current temperature and g force (rcf) or speed (rpm) as well as “FT” as symbol for a “Fast Temp” temperature run. You can find a more detailed description in the operating manual of the Centrifuge 5418/5418 R.

For the 5418 R, when does the continuous cooling of the rotor chamber start?

The continuous cooling starts with each rotor standstill of the Centrifuge 5418 R in order to maintain the preselected nominal temperature of the rotor chamber not only during centrifugation. To this purpose the following prerequisites must be met: - The centrifuge is switched on. - The centrifuge lid is closed. - The nominal temperature is lower than the ambient temperature. Continuous cooling is ended by opening the centrifuge lid.

What is the lowest temperature that can be reached with the Centrifuge 5418 R?

The lowest temperature of the Centrifuge 5418 R is 0 °C. The device is thereby optimized with the rotor in such a way that at least 4 °C is maintained at the maximum speed.

What is the temperature range of the Centrifuge 5418 R?

With the Centrifuge 5418 R it is possible to set the temperature within a range from 0 °C to +40 °C.

Does the Centrifuge 5418 R has an energy saving function?

Yes, the ECO shut-off automatically switchs off the compressor after 8 hours of non-use.

How can the speed display be switched from rotational speed (rpm) to relative centrifugal force (rcf, g-force)?

The display is switched back and forth between rpm and rcf by pressing the "rpm/rcf" key.

Does the lid latch have to be serviced or greased at regular intervals?

No, in order to ensure the full functionality of the lid latch, it must not be cleaned or greased. If you feel that this is nevertheless necessary, please contact our Technical Service. The contact address can be found in the operating manual of your centrifuge.

For what applications are aerosol-tight rotors important?

Aerosol-tight rotors are always recommended or even prescribed when working with hazardous or potentially hazardous substances. These can, for example, be viruses, pathogenic bacteria, potentially infectious blood samples or radioactive sample material.

Why are the standard rotors in the micro centrifuges 5418 R, 5420, 5424 R, 5425, 5427 R, 5430 and 5430 R aerosol-tight?

At Eppendorf, the safety of the user always has the highest priority. That is why we now fit our centrifuges with aerosol-tight rotors as standard – at no extra charge.

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The Centrifuge 5418 and Centrifuge 5418 R with their 18-place capacity rotors are specifically designed for low to medium capacity in 1.5/2.0 mL tubes and Microtainer^®. Their speed of up to 16,873 × g allows for standard molecular biology and clinical applications. Both models have an especially low access height and are characterized by a remarkably quiet operation.

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The packaging of the Centrifuge 5418 R contains different materials, this can include a wooden pallet, cardboard, a plastic dust cover, and some foam parts. Recycling of materials becomes more and more important every day: Are you aware that nearly all cardboard material is recycled in Europe? Our centrifuge packaging cardboard material consists of ca. 50% recycling material. Please support the global sustainability initiative of recycling valuable raw material by also collecting the freezer cardboard packaging material and disposing of it in the appropriate collection container at your organization. In respect to the plastic dust cover made of LD-PE and the foam parts, we recommend to select a dedicated recycling partner where PE material can be recycled. We suggest you contact your local waste hauler or facility management team to understand the available recycling options for your organization.

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Our Centrifuge 5418 R lasts for many years, but if it needs to be replaced, we kindly ask you to fulfill local requirements for disposal of these instruments. We strongly recommend a certified local recycling partner with experience in instruments with active cooling. Keeping it “local“ reduces the impact of transportation, and the "certified" aspect is recommended due to the safe and sustainable removal and recycling of the cooling liquids if it is a refrigerated centrifuge.

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This piece of equipment was used in a laboratory and/ or was used to handle biological samples. Please keep in mind to adequately decontaminate the equipment which needs to be disposed. Check local requirements. For more information, get in contact with your local biosafety officer and/ or waste officer. Check if your local recycling partner has special instructions and/ or documentation requirements. You may also use the Eppendorf decontamination form sheet as guidance.

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