Product Description
Quick spins and fast mixing from a single compact unit. 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-R, the myFuge™ VX Mini Centrifuge with Integrated Vortex Mixer with a red 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-R |
| Brand | Benchmark Scientific |
| Lid Color | Red |
| 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 myFuge™ VX Mini Centrifuge, Clear Lid
- C1001-B myFuge™ VX Mini Centrifuge, Blue Lid
- C1001-G myFuge™ VX Mini Centrifuge, Green 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.
