Frontier Mini Ohaus FC5306 Centrifuge

Frontier Mini Ohaus FC5306 Centrifuge

The Frontier Mini Ohaus FC5306 Centrifuge is a compact yet powerful centrifuge designed for quick and efficient microtube and PCR strip separation. Despite its small footprint, it delivers speeds of up to 6,000 rpm with a maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF) of 2,000 × g, ensuring rapid and reliable sample processing. Because of its simple operation, robust construction, and quiet performance, it is an excellent choice for molecular biology, clinical, and research laboratories requiring fast, routine centrifugation.

Features

• Compact and Portable Design: Lightweight and space-saving construction fits easily on any lab bench, making it ideal for personal or shared laboratory use.

• High-Speed Performance: Reaches up to 6,000 rpm and generates 2,000 × g, ensuring efficient separation of micro-volume samples.

• Dual Rotor Configuration: Comes equipped with both an 8-place rotor for 1.5/2.0 mL tubes and a 4 × 8-place PCR strip rotor, providing flexibility for different applications.

• User-Friendly Operation: Simply close the lid to start and open it to stop—no complicated settings or adjustments required.

• Mechanical Lid Lock: Ensures safe operation by preventing access to the rotor while it’s spinning.

• Quiet Operation: Operates at ≤60±2 dB(A), minimizing noise in shared workspaces.

• Continuous Run Capability: Designed for uninterrupted operation, ideal for repetitive sample processing.

• Reliable Safety and Quality Certifications: Complies with CE, TÜV, and FCC standards for safety and performance.

• Universal Power Compatibility: Operates on 101–240 V, suitable for use in various laboratory environments worldwide.

Specifications

• Model: Frontier Mini FC5306

• Speed Range: 0 – 6,000 rpm

• Maximum RCF: 2,000 × g

• Maximum Capacity (Rotor): 8 × 1.5 / 2.0 mL

• Rotors Included:

  • Angle rotor (8 × 1.5 / 2.0 mL)

  • Angle rotor (4 × 8-place PCR strips)

• Acceleration Gear: 1

• Deceleration Gear: 2

• Display: No display (simple operation)

• Lid Lock: Mechanical

• Running Time: Continuous

• Power: 101–240 V

• Noise Level: ≤60±2 dB(A)

• Dimensions (L × H × W): 168 × 128 × 150 mm (6.6 × 5 × 5.9 in)

• Net Weight: 1.1 kg (2.3 lb)

• Pre-Cool Time: Not applicable

• Rotor Recognition: Not applicable

• Safety Certification: CE, TÜV, FCC

• Working Environment: 5–40°C, ≤80% RH (non-condensing)

Applications

The Ohaus Frontier Mini FC5306 Centrifuge is ideal for molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, biotechnology, and life science laboratories. It is particularly useful for quick spin-downs of reagents, microfiltration, and PCR preparation. As a result, users benefit from a reliable, easy-to-operate centrifuge that combines power, safety, and compactness for everyday laboratory needs.