Hettich Swing-out rotor 2-place 1760 for Benchtop centrifuge

Hettich swing-out rotor 2-place 1760 for benchtop centrifuge

The Hettich swing-out rotor 2-place 1760 for benchtop centrifuge is a professional laboratory component that has been specially developed for high-precision applications in medical and scientific institutions. The precise and clean separation of blood and other biological samples plays a crucial role in diagnostic and analytical procedures. This model is recommended for laboratories with particularly high requirements for reliability and capacity in a small space due to its specific rotor architecture, high manufacturing quality and certified safety. Compared to alternatives, this system scores highly thanks to its excellent fractionation under moderate gravitational fields and its suitability for performing even sensitive applications such as serological blood tests safely and reproducibly. Its robust construction ensures an exceptionally long service life, making it an investment for laboratories where precision, repeatability and cost-effectiveness are equally important.

Precision and versatility - technology and features

The swing-out rotor ensures the separation of liquids and particles through defined sedimentation under centrifugal force. The focus of this 2-place rotor is on flexible use in clinical, medical and life science laboratories that perform regular and reproducible separation procedures.

Key features:

• Rotor type: swing-out rotor, specially designed to hold 2 sample carriers
• Maximum relative centrifugal acceleration: up to 6,000 x g (depending on centrifuge model and configuration)
• Capacity: 2 positions, ideal for time-critical individual analyses or parallel small series
• Durable material selection, developed for high cycle counts in continuous use
• Certifications: CE marking, ISO-compliant for laboratory equipment
• Compatibility: Suitable for specified Hettich bench-top centrifuges
• Application-optimised: Specially designed for blood group serology testing and other highly specific centrifugal separation tasks

The materials used and precision manufacturing ensure high resistance to chemical influences and mechanical wear. This component impresses with its balanced design, low vibration and high operational reliability - especially when used frequently under maximum load. It is easy to operate with secure sample collection and guaranteed locking.

Further technical details: The precise mechanical fit enables quick rotor changes and thus flexible adaptation to different protocols and sample types. Short set-up times are a clear efficiency advantage in routine applications.

Certifications and standards

The rotor has a CE mark and complies with the European safety standard for laboratory equipment. In addition, it meets the ISO requirements for quality and process reliability for centrifuge components, enabling its use in quality-controlled processes as required in medical environments.

Application examples from laboratory practice

The design of the 2-fold 1760 rotor ensures optimal separation, even with small sample sizes or when precise fractionation is crucial. Typical applications include:

• Blood group serology testing: Highly sensitive separation of erythrocytes and plasma components for blood bank analyses and transfusion preparation
• Research laboratories: Fractionation of cell cultures, microorganisms, tissue samples or biomolecules for analytical investigations
• Medical diagnostics: Separation of serum, plasma and other blood components for preparation of further diagnostics (e.g. immunoassays, chemical tests)
• Chemical analysis: Sedimentation of particles or precipitates in clinical chemical test series and pharmaceutical development processes

Typical substances that can be reliably processed with the rotor include blood, cell culture medium, bacterial suspensions or protein mixtures.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about the 2-place 1760 swing-out rotor

How many samples can be processed at the same time?

• Two sample vessels can be loaded in parallel, enabling quick changes and single or double analyses.

Which Hettich benchtop centrifuges is the rotor compatible with?

• The rotor is designed for specific Hettich models. For maximum safety and functionality, compatibility with the respective centrifuge must be checked.

Which certified standards are complied with?

• The rotor has CE marking and complies with ISO standards for laboratory safety and equipment quality.

For which areas of application is this rotor particularly suitable?

• The focus is on demanding medical diagnostics, in particular blood group serology and research with biological/chemical samples, where clear phase separation is required.

How are maximum service life and precision ensured?

• Through high-quality materials, precise manufacturing and regular maintenance in accordance with Hettich recommendations.

Conclusion

The 1760 double swing-out rotor represents an uncompromising combination of precision, reliability and standard-compliant safety in any professional laboratory environment. Its optimised design supports a wide range of sensitive separation processes and guarantees long-term investment security - the ideal equipment for laboratory professionals who value quality and robust performance.