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SKU Ohaus-30130880
Ohaus
Ohaus 30130880 6 x 5ml RB Swing Out Rotor
$956.00
In stockA swing-out centrifuge rotor for 6 x 5 mL tubes, supplied as Ohaus part 30130880. The supplier data we received names no compatible centrifuge model, so confirm fitment against your instrument before ordering. We received no Ohaus specification sheet with this listing, so speed, RCF and permitted tube types should be confirmed against the manual for your centrifuge before you order.
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Description
Ohaus 30130880 is a swing-out centrifuge rotor with positions for 6 x 5 mL tubes. It is an accessory for an existing centrifuge, not a complete instrument.
The supplier data we received names no compatible centrifuge model, so confirm fitment against your instrument before ordering.
A swing-out rotor lets its buckets pivot to horizontal under rotation, so material sediments along the full length of the tube and the pellet forms flat at the bottom. That geometry is generally preferred for density-gradient work and for resuspension-sensitive samples, where a fixed-angle rotor – which holds tubes at a constant angle and pellets against the outer tube wall – would be the choice for routine pelleting instead.
Ohaus abbreviates rotor configurations in its own part naming (“RB”). 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: 30130880
- Rotor type: Swing-out
- Capacity and tube format: 6 x 5 mL tubes
- Ohaus designators in the part name: “RB”
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 30130880 is configured for 6 x 5 mL tubes.
Which centrifuge does this rotor fit?+
The supplier data we received for this part does not name a compatible centrifuge model, and we have not guessed one. Send us your centrifuge model and we will confirm fitment with Ohaus before you order.
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 "RB" 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 swing-out rotor over a fixed-angle rotor?+
A swing-out rotor lets buckets pivot to horizontal during the run, so sedimentation follows the full length of the tube and the pellet forms flat at the bottom. That geometry is generally preferred for density-gradient separations and for samples that are hard to resuspend. A fixed-angle rotor, which holds tubes at a constant angle and pellets against the outer wall, is usually the faster option for routine pelleting.
