Benchmark Scientific C2417-R MC-24R™ Touch Refrigerated High-Speed Microcentrifuge with COMBI-Rotor™

The Benchmark Scientific C2417-R MC-24R™ Touch is Benchmark's flagship refrigerated high-speed microcentrifuge — combining the full color touch screen interface and COMBI-Rotor™ of the MC-24 Touch with powerful active refrigeration down to -20°C. Delivering up to 13,500 rpm (16,800 xg) with a unique status indicator light and up to 99 programmable speed/time profiles, the MC-24R Touch is purpose-built for temperature-sensitive molecular biology applications where sample integrity during centrifugation is non-negotiable. Includes the COMBI-Rotor™ with lid — accepting both 1.5/2.0 mL microtubes and 0.2 mL PCR strips without a rotor swap. 2-year warranty.

Powerful Refrigeration — Down to -20°C The defining feature of the C2417-R over the standard C2417 is its powerful active refrigeration system, capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -20°C throughout the run. This makes the MC-24R Touch the right choice for temperature-sensitive applications including enzyme reactions, protein stability work, nucleic acid isolation protocols where sample degradation is a concern, and any application where maintaining sample temperature below ambient is critical. A dedicated status indicator light clearly shows at a glance whether the unit is running, in standby, or has completed a run.

Full Color Touch Screen with 99-Profile Memory The MC-24R Touch features the same full color touch screen as the standard MC-24 Touch — displaying actual speed (switchable between rpm and rcf) and remaining time in real time. Where the standard C2417 stores up to 9 speed/time profiles, the refrigerated C2417-R expands program storage to 99 profiles — providing far greater flexibility for labs running diverse protocols across multiple users and applications.

COMBI-Rotor™ — No Rotor Swapping Required The included COMBI-Rotor™ with lid handles all of the following without any adapter changes:

• 24 × 1.5/2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes
• 2 PCR strips (16 × 0.2 mL tubes)
• Spin column kits

An optional hermetically sealed rotor and a four-place PCR strip rotor are also available as accessories — giving labs additional flexibility for specialized applications.

High Speed — Up to 13,500 rpm / 16,800 xg The MC-24R delivers the same maximum speed as the standard MC-24 Touch — 13,500 rpm (16,800 xg) — with adjustable acceleration and deceleration rates for gentle handling of sensitive samples. Real-time rpm/rcf conversion allows the user to verify and set exact centrifugal forces instantly without manual calculation.

Status Indicator Light — Run Status at a Glance A unique status indicator light on the MC-24R provides immediate visual confirmation of the instrument's state — running, standby, or run complete — without needing to look at the display. Particularly useful in shared lab environments or when working at a distance from the instrument.

C2417 vs. C2417-R — Which Is Right for Your Lab?

Choose the C2417 for routine molecular biology work where sample temperature is not critical. Choose the C2417-R when working with temperature-sensitive enzymes, proteins, or nucleic acids that require active cooling throughout centrifugation.

Available Configurations — MC-24R Family:

Key Features

• Active refrigeration to -20°C — maintains sample temperature throughout run
• Speed range: up to 13,500 rpm (16,800 xg)
• Full color touch screen — real-time rpm/rcf display
• 99 speed/time profiles stored in memory
• Adjustable acceleration and deceleration rates
• COMBI-Rotor™ included with lid — accepts microtubes AND PCR strips
• Capacity: 24 × 1.5/2.0 mL; 16 × 0.2 mL PCR strips
• Status indicator light — running / standby / complete
• Real-time rpm/rcf conversion
• Optional hermetically sealed rotor available
• Optional four-place PCR strip rotor available
• 2-year warranty

Supported Applications Temperature-sensitive enzyme reactions, protein and nucleic acid isolation, plasmid preparation, RNA isolation, spin column protocols, PCR strip centrifugation, immunoprecipitation, and all standard high-speed microcentrifuge applications requiring active temperature control.

Technical Specifications