CENTRIFUGE, electrical 220V (Hettich EBA 20), 8 tubes
Discontinued Article
CENTRIFUGE, electrical 220V (Hettich EBA 20)
The model EBA 20 is stopped in 2015 because it is no longer produced and replaced by the model EBA 200 (see “replaced by” at bottom of the page).
The spare-parts for the model EBA 20 can still be ordered.
Definition
Rapid rotating apparatus, used to centrifuge biological fluids (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine).
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Plastic body, steel base
- Model EBA 20, 8 tubes
- Variable speed: 500 - 6000 rpm (with intervals of 100 rpm)
- RCF (Relative Centrifugal Force): max. 3421 x g
- 0 to 99 minutes timer
- Fixed angle rotor for 8 tubes (15 ml) of max. 120 mm long and max. 17 mm in Ø
- Power supply: 220 V AC / 50-60 Hz
- Consumption: 0.28 A
Dimensions
- Width x Depth x Heigth: 231 x 292 x 216 mm
- Weight: approx. 4 kg
Supplied with the Article
- 1 connecting cable
- 2 fuses
- 1 operating instructions
- 2 carbon brushes
- 1 Notes on moving the equipment safely
Instructions for use
Allows to separate blood from serum/plasma and to get deposits of urinary samples or other puncture liquids samples.
Not suitable for tuberculosis cultures which require a "biosafety" centrifuge (with aerosol tight cover in case of tube breakage).
Always centrifuge the tubes with their cap in order to prevent any projection of liquid.
Always place the centrifuge on a level surface.
For round-bottomed tubes no rubber inserts are necessary.
Maintenance
Fuses must be replaced as required (ref: E891).
Carbon brush (ref: 0518) change must be carried out by authorised and qualified personnel.
MSF requirements
Basic model.
Essential in a reference laboratory.