Microcentrifuges

Reliable microcentrifuges for everyday laboratory use

Thermo Scientific microcentrifuges perform a variety of microvolume protocols with fast acceleration and deceleration. These centrifuges offer many options, including a choice of two performance levels, ventilated or refrigerated models, and optional rotors to fit your application. Find the ideal blend of capabilities to support basic microtube processing, nucleic acid mini-preps, spin-columns, and hematocrit tests.

Key product highlights

Ease of use

Simplify operation with intuitive controls, easy-to-read displays and fast one-click centrifuge lid closure.

Fast and efficient

Fast acceleration and deceleration, and outstanding corrosion resistance with lightweight engineered polymer rotors; includes a broad array of microcentrifuge rotors and accessories for processing micro-volumes.

Protective of user and samples

Ergonomic one-click biocontainment lid opening and closing, as well as transparent design for added safety with certified¹ ClickSeal biocontainment lids.

Small samples, fast processing

The 21,100 x g microcentrifuge models are designed for high-end research applications that demand the fastest runs, and the 17,000 x g models are excellent for routine lab work. All microcentrifuges feature intuitive controls, easy-to-read displays, and one-click lid closure.

Two standard rotors

Two standard rotors, made of lightweight engineered polymer to resist corrosion, are included with microcentrifuges and accept 1.5, 2, and 5 mL microtubes. Other polymer rotors support 0.2 and 0.5 mL microtubes, PCR strip tubes, and hematocrit capillary tubes. Some rotors accommodate ClickSeal biocontainment lids for added sample protection.

Available microcentrifuge models

Sorvall brand	Pico / Fresco brand	MicroCL brand

Sorvall Legend 17 (ventilated, up to 17,000 x g) Sorvall Legend 17 R (refrigerated, up to 17,000 x g) Sorvall Legend 21 (ventilated, up to 21,100 x g) Sorvall Legend 21 R (refrigerated, up to 21,100 x g)	Pico 17 (ventilated, up to 17,000 x g) Fresco 17 (refrigerated, up to 17,000 x g) Pico 21 (ventilated, up to 21,100 x g) Fresco 21 (refrigerated, up to 21,100 x g)	Micro CL 17 (ventilated, up to 17,000 x g) MicroCL 17R (refrigerated, up to 17,000 x g) MicroCL 21 (ventilated, up to 21,100 x g) MicroCL 21R (refrigerated, up to 21,100 x g)