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Energy-Smart Centrifuge Systems

Since delivering the world’s first analytical ultracentrifuge more than 60 years ago, Beckman Coulter continues to lead the way in innovative centrifugation solutions. Our centrifuge product portfolio is not only technically advanced, it is driven by a design and manufacturing philosophy that emphasizes efficiency, biosafety, ergonomics and resource conservation.

From instruments and rotors to labware and accessories, our centrifugation systems support the energy efficiency and sustainability practices of your laboratory.

Your lab will benefit from...

Energy-smart system design

  • Powerful technology in a small footprint
  • Systems that use less energy, generate less heat and run quietly
  • All elements, from labware to packaging, are optimized to improve efficiency
  • Maintenance-free Friction Reduction System (FRS) on instruments allows for smaller motors and compressors that use less energy

Energy-smart rotor design

  • Unique rotor geometry shortens run time and speeds separation
  • Lower k-Factor* of rotor design allows higher rotor efficiency
  • More tubes can be run simultaneously, saving cost, time and energy

Significant Savings

Beckman Coulter's Avanti® J-26 XP and J-E centrifuge systems output up to 56% less heat and less energy than comparable systems under equivalent conditions.

The result: maximum performance for your lab and your bottom line.

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The Clear Leader

How do we stack up on the energy front? Two key indicators of centrifuge system energy efficiency are energy draw and heat dissipation. Let's compare.

 
Footnotes:
  • Calculated in average kilowatts per hour.
  • Avanti J-E uses 18% less energy than comparable 4-liter centrifuge systems.
  • Avanti J-26XP uses 56% and 52% less energy, respectively, than comparable 6-liter centrifuge systems.
  • Cycling = multiple, consecutive 30 minute duration runs consisting of acceleration, hold at specified rpm, deceleration.
  • Steady State = one long run consisting of acceleration, hold at specified rpm, deceleration.
  • Typical data collection period = 24hrs.
  • Beckman Coulter instruments run with 8 x 50 mL rotor at 20,000 rpm and 4°C.

 
Footnotes:
  • Calculated in average BTUs per hour.
  • Avanti J-E emits 18% less heat than comparable 4-liter centrifuge systems.
  • Avanti J-26XP emits 56% and 52% less heat, respectively, than comparable 6-liter centrifuge systems.



  *k-Factor

One element that has direct bearing on rotor efficiency is the total pathlength within the rotor tube cavity or bucket (the difference between the maximum and minimum radius). Shorter pathlengths mean particles have less distance to travel before pelleting against the tube wall. The radius measurements as well as the total pathlength are all incorporated in a measurement called the k-factor – a simple way to gauge overall rotor efficiency.

 

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