Product Description
Spin down and mix without reaching for a second instrument. The myFuge™ VX is the first and only mini centrifuge with a second, dedicated vortex mixing function (patent pending), so you can pulse-spin microtubes and PCR strips, then mix samples in tubes up to 50 mL, all on the same compact instrument.
This listing is for Benchmark Scientific catalog number C1001, the myFuge™ VX Mini Centrifuge with Integrated Vortex Mixer with a clear lid, US plug. Close the lid and the rotor quickly reaches 6,000 rpm (2,000 x g), spinning droplets and condensation to the bottom of the tube in seconds. Press the lid-release button and the electronic brake stops the rotor in 1–2 seconds. To mix, press a tube lightly on the center of the Insta-Touch™ cup head and the 2,800 rpm vortex motor starts automatically. LIGHT LABS ships Benchmark Scientific equipment from Englewood, Colorado.
Key Features
- Spin or Mix – Mini centrifuge and touch-activated vortex mixer in one instrument (patent pending)
- Two Rotors Included – 8-place rotor for 1.5/2.0 mL microtubes and a PCR rotor for 32 x 0.2 mL tubes or 4 PCR strips
- Fast Spin Downs – 6,000 rpm (2,000 x g) maximum speed starts when the lid closes
- Rapid Braking – Electronic brake brings the rotor to a stop in 1–2 seconds
- Insta-Touch™ Vortexer – Pressure-activated 2,800 rpm mixing with a 4 mm orbit, for tubes up to 50 mL
- Click-n-Lok™ Rotors – Tool-free rotor changes by hand
- On-Board Storage – Compartment on the underside stores the PCR rotor and optional 0.5 mL tube adapters
- Compact Footprint – Saves bench space by replacing two instruments
Specifications
| Catalog Number | C1001 |
| Brand | Benchmark Scientific |
| Lid Color | Clear |
| Centrifuge Speed | 6,000 rpm (2,000 x g) |
| Centrifuge Capacity | 8 x 1.5/2.0 mL; 32 x 0.2 mL or 4 x PCR strips |
| Maximum Radius | 4.96 cm |
| Vortex Speed | 2,800 rpm |
| Vortex Mode | Touch mix (Insta-Touch™) |
| Vortex Orbit | 4 mm |
| Vortex Tube Size | Up to 50 mL |
| Operating Environment | 4 to 45 °C |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 8.25 x 6.25 x 4 in. (21 x 15.9 x 10.2 cm) |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg) |
| Electrical | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz (24 V DC), US plug |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Choose by Lid Color
- C1001-B myFuge™ VX Mini Centrifuge, Blue Lid
- C1001-G myFuge™ VX Mini Centrifuge, Green Lid
- C1001-R myFuge™ VX Mini Centrifuge, Red Lid
All four colors have identical performance. For 230 V models with an EU plug, contact LIGHT LABS.
Accessories
Applications
- Quick spin downs of reagents, enzymes and master mixes
- Collecting droplets and condensation after PCR or heating steps
- Vortex mixing of samples, buffers and resuspensions in tubes up to 50 mL
- Molecular biology, PCR setup and teaching labs with limited bench space
Looking for a centrifuge only? See the C1008 myFuge™ Mini Centrifuge or browse all Benchmark centrifuges.
