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SKU Ohaus-30129560
Ohaus
Ohaus 30129560 4 x 0.2ml PCR8 Fixed Angle Rotor FC5306
$71.00
In stockThis Ohaus fixed-angle rotor, part number 30129560, takes 4 x 0.2 mL PCR8 strip positions. It is designated by Ohaus for the FC5306 centrifuge. Maximum speed and relative centrifugal field depend on the centrifuge this rotor is installed in. No manufacturer datasheet came with this listing, so verify the rating against Ohaus documentation for your machine.
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Description
Ohaus 30129560 is a fixed-angle centrifuge rotor with positions for 4 x 0.2 mL PCR8 strip positions. It is an accessory for an existing centrifuge, not a complete instrument.
It is designated by Ohaus for the FC5306 centrifuge.
A fixed-angle rotor holds tubes at a constant angle to the axis of rotation for the whole run. The sedimentation path is shorter than in a swing-out rotor and pellets form against the outer tube wall, which suits pelleting and general sample preparation. A swing-out rotor, by contrast, lets buckets rotate to horizontal so the pellet forms flat at the bottom of the tube, which is usually preferred for density gradients and for anything where a clean, flat interface matters.
Ohaus abbreviates rotor configurations in its own part naming (“PCR8”). We have reproduced those designators exactly as Ohaus publishes them rather than expand them, because no manufacturer datasheet accompanied this listing to confirm what each one denotes.
Specifications confirmed for this listing:
- Manufacturer: Ohaus
- Ohaus part number: 30129560
- Rotor type: Fixed-angle
- Capacity and tube format: 4 x 0.2 mL PCR8 strip positions
- Ohaus designators in the part name: “PCR8”
- Listed against: Ohaus FC5306 centrifuge
Only the figures above are confirmed. Rotor material, maximum speed, maximum RCF, temperature rating and autoclavability are not stated in the data we hold for this part, and we have not inferred them. If your procurement or quality process needs those values documented, ask us and we will obtain them from Ohaus in writing.
Frequently asked questions
What tube format and capacity does this rotor take?+
Ohaus 30129560 is configured for 4 x 0.2 mL PCR8 strip positions.
Which centrifuge does this rotor fit?+
Ohaus lists this part against the FC5306 centrifuge. Rotors are not interchangeable between centrifuge models, so confirm the part number against the rotor list in your instrument's manual before ordering.
What is the maximum speed and RCF?+
Not published on this page. Maximum speed and relative centrifugal field are a property of the rotor-and-centrifuge combination, and no Ohaus datasheet accompanied this listing. The rated figures for your instrument are in its Ohaus manual; we can also request them in writing from Ohaus if you need them documented for a validation file.
What do the abbreviations in the part name mean?+
The designators "PCR8" are Ohaus's own part-naming shorthand. We have reproduced them exactly as Ohaus publishes them rather than expand them, because we hold no manufacturer datasheet for this part that would confirm what each one denotes. Ohaus technical support or your centrifuge manual will give the authoritative definitions.
Is a centrifuge included?+
No. This is a rotor supplied as an accessory for an existing centrifuge. The listing does not include a centrifuge, and the supplier data does not itemise which tubes, adapters, lids or seals are supplied with the rotor - ask us to confirm the pack contents before ordering if that matters to your specification.
When should I choose a fixed-angle rotor over a swing-out rotor?+
A fixed-angle rotor holds tubes at a constant angle throughout the run, giving a shorter sedimentation path and a pellet packed against the outer tube wall - generally the faster choice for routine pelleting and sample prep. A swing-out rotor lets buckets rise to horizontal and forms a flat pellet at the tube bottom, which is usually preferred for density gradients and for samples that are difficult to resuspend.
