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
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance checklist
Each use
- Inspect the rotor and buckets for cracks or corrosion
- Clean spills immediately
- Record use and rotor run count if required
Weekly / monthly
- Clean the chamber, rotor and buckets with a mild detergent
- Lubricate bucket pivots as per the manufacturer
- Check the lid interlock and gasket
Six-monthly / annual
- Speed verification with a calibrated tachometer
- Timer verification against a calibrated stopwatch
- Temperature check (refrigerated models) and preventive maintenance by an engineer
SAFETY
Safety precautions
Before you work on the Centrifuge
- Always balance the load and never exceed the rotor's maximum speed.
- Never open the lid or bypass the interlock while the rotor is moving.
- Use sealed buckets for infectious or toxic samples and open them in a biosafety cabinet if needed.
- Inspect rotors regularly; a failed rotor can destroy the centrifuge and injure people.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Centrifuge in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.