OHAUS universal centrifuge Frontier 5000 Multi-Pro series
The OHAUS Frontier 5000 Multi-Pro series universal centrifuge is a powerful and flexible solution for research, industrial and clinical laboratories. Thanks to its extensive range of rotor and accessory options, it covers a broad spectrum of separation processes. At the same time, it offers remarkable reliability thanks to German technologies and high-quality components. Compared to other centrifuges, it impresses with its versatility - from high speed performance to a robust, corrosion-resistant design.
Versatile solution for high-end applications
This high-speed centrifuge is characterised by its wide range of models with speeds of up to 30,000 rpm and capacities of up to 4 x 1000 ml. Automatic rotor detection, an intuitive LCD display and a wide range of programme settings make day-to-day work easier. It shows its strengths particularly in the areas of centrifugal separation, sample preparation, cell pelletisation and protein separation. The robust stainless steel chamber is resistant to chemicals and ensures a long service life in demanding environments.
- Speed range: models up to 30,000 rpm available
- Maximum RZB (relative centrifugal force): Up to 65,395 x g
- Rotor detection: Automatically controlled
- Acceleration and deceleration rates: Ten adjustable levels
- Capacity: Up to 4 x 1000 ml depending on model
- Cooling (depending on model): -20 °C to 40 °C
- Safety features: Motorised lid lock, imbalance control, overspeed protection
In practical use, the Frontier 5000 Multi-Pro series also scores points with its short pre-cooling time, freely selectable timer functions for continuous use or time-limited runs and a brightly illuminated display for parameter settings. The user-friendly front design allows rotors to be changed quickly, enabling a smooth transition between different applications. The selection of angle rotors and swing-out rotors allows the centrifugation of a wide variety of sample tubes, such as 1.5/2.0 ml reaction tubes, 15 ml or 50 ml tubes through to large-volume 500 ml or 1000 ml systems. This allows processes in research and diagnostics to be designed efficiently.
Certifications and standards
The devices fulfil important safety standards and economic requirements, which underlines the high-quality and precise manufacturing quality. In addition to CE and FCC conformity, they impress with their integrated safety system, consisting of a lid lock, overspeed protection and unbalance measurement. This ensures reliable and standard-compliant operation, especially in regulated laboratory environments.
Application examples
- Concentration of proteins: Thanks to the high speed, even the finest protein fractions can be sedimented in the shortest possible time.
- Cell pelletisation: Research laboratories benefit when collecting large quantities of cells for cell culture or transfection approaches.
- Blood sample processing: Variable rotor types allow whole blood, plasma and serum to be prepared quickly.
- Environmental analysis: Cooling functions and flexible rotors prove particularly useful for sediment-based separation of soil and water samples.
In addition, this system can be used to isolate nucleic acids and carry out chemical separation processes. Thanks to its chemical and temperature-resistant stainless steel chamber, the centrifuge is also suitable for demanding separation processes, such as analysing RNA samples or working with organic solvents.
FAQs
- How many programmes can be saved?
The series has up to 99 storable programmes so that users can always access predefined settings for frequently recurring processes.
- Is rotor recognition complicated?
No, the devices recognise rotors automatically. This ensures that only permissible speeds are enabled and increases safety in the laboratory environment.
- How quickly can the desired temperature be reached?
With the pre-cooling function, the cooled models achieve a reduction from room temperature to 4 °C in under ten minutes. This provides optimum protection for temperature-sensitive samples.
- Does additional protection against condensation need to be provided for operation?
Normally, no optional protection is required as long as the operating environment corresponds to the specified values (5 °C to 35 °C at up to 80 % relative humidity, non-condensing).
- Which rotors are recommended for the most common applications?
This depends on the sample quantity and type. Angled rotors with 24 x 1.5/2.0 ml receptacles are ideal for nucleic acid purification, while swing-out rotors are predestined for blood bags or larger volumes.
- Can 50 ml conical tubes be used for specific rotors?
Yes, many models support special angled rotors for 50 ml cones. This allows cell pelletisation and other applications to be carried out routinely.
- How much maintenance is required?
Apart from regular cleaning and inspection of the rotors, hardly any additional maintenance is required. The robust design ensures reliable continuous operation.
Conclusion
The Frontier 5000 Multi-Pro series enables efficient sample processing and separation in laboratories in a wide range of specialised fields with a wide variety of speed and temperature requirements. From fast pre-cooling and numerous rotor options to automatic rotor detection, it offers a comprehensive range of features that combine high performance with a safe and convenient operating concept. Anyone looking for a universal centrifuge for research, clinical diagnostics or industrial applications will find an excellent combination of flexibility, performance and durability.
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Acceleration-, Deceleration curve:
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10
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Display (centrifuges):
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LCD with backlight
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Speed max.:
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14000 rpm15000 rpm16000 rpm16010 rpm18000 rpm20000 rpm30000 rpm
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Speed min.:
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200 rpm
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Speed range (centrifuges):
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200 - 14000 rpm200 - 15000 rpm200 - 16000 rpm200 - 16010 rpm200 - 18000 rpm200 - 20000 rpm200 - 30000 rpm
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Field of application (centrifuges):
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Analytical laboratoriesForensic laboratoriesResearch laboratoriesClinical laboratoriesHospitalsPharmaceutical companyPharmaceutical developmentEnvironmental testing laboratoriesCell culture laboratories
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Noise level at max. speed:
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60 dB (A)61 dB (A)63 dB (A)
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Weight approx. (centrifuges):
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30 kg43 kg52 kg60 kg71 kg77 kg85 kg91 kg118 kg157 kg190 kg
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Weight without rotor:
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30 kg60 kg77 kg
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Capacity/capacity max.:
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4 x 750 ml4 x 1000 ml4 x 200 ml6 x 250 ml
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Cooling (Centrifuges):
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with coolingwithout cooling
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Power consumption (centrifuges):
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240 W455 W530 W640 W660 W785 W1200 W1600 W1630 W2300 W
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Programmes (centrifuges):
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99
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RCF max.:
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38007 xg21379 xg26331 xg65395 xg26361 xg18624 xg23542 xg24325 xg
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Rotor type:
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angle rotorswing-out rotor
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Safety (centrifuges):
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CEFCClid lock
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Voltage (centrifuges):
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120 V230 V
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Temperatur setting range:
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-20 °C to +40 °C
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Time setting range:
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10 sec - 99h 59min 59seccontinuousQuickspin
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Centrifuge type:
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refrigerated centrifugeHigh-speed centrifugeuniversal centrifuge
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