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General lab & storage

Centrifuge

Spins tubes at high speed so that the centrifugal force separates solids from liquids or liquids of different density. In QC it is used to clarify sample extracts and separate phases.

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Biotech
  • Clinical laboratories
  • Food & dairy
  • Research
Photo of a Centrifuge
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CALIBRATION

Centrifuge calibration procedures

Speed verification

Measures the actual rotor speed with a calibrated optical tachometer and compares it with the set speed.

Open procedure

Timer verification

Checks the centrifuge run timer against a calibrated stopwatch.

Open procedure
QUALIFICATION

Instrument qualification (DQ · IQ · OQ · PQ)

  1. 01

    DQ — Design qualification

    Defines speed and RCF range, rotor types, tube sizes, temperature control and safety features needed.

  2. 02

    IQ — Installation qualification

    Records model, serial number, rotors, level and stable bench, power supply and manuals.

  3. 03

    OQ — Operational qualification

    Verifies speed with a tachometer, timer accuracy, temperature (if refrigerated), imbalance detection and lid interlock.

  4. 04

    PQ — Performance qualification

    Confirms the centrifuge gives the separation needed by the method, e.g. a clear supernatant and consistent assay results.

In LimsPulse · Calibration Management

Keep every Centrifuge in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.

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