The AS60-2 Bench Centrifuge: Reading a Sparse Specification Sheet

AS60-2（19400037）

The AS60-2 (listed under model 19400037) is documented with a 6000 rpm maximum speed and a maximum relative centrifugal force of 4020 × g. Its rotor holds 60 positions at 2 mL each and is made of aluminum, with biosealing indicated as present.

That combination points to a 60-place fixed-angle or swing-out rotor handling standard microcentrifuge tubes. The aluminum construction keeps rotor mass down, which matters for spin-up and braking cycles in repeated batch work.

Biosealing is the notable inclusion. It changes where the unit can be placed and what samples it can process, since sealed rotors contain aerosols that would otherwise escape during a run.

The listing does not state acceleration and deceleration profiles, timer range, noise output, temperature control, or whether the rotor is fixed-angle or swinging-bucket. Those determine throughput and sample compatibility far more than the headline numbers.

It also omits the tube dimensions the rotor accepts, whether adapters are needed for smaller formats, and which biocontainment standard the sealing claim meets. Buyers should request the rotor drawing and any aerosol-certification documentation before committing.

Supply and service terms are likewise absent: rotor lead times, replacement seal availability, and whether the unit runs on 220 V or dual voltage. For a shared lab bench, the consumable path usually outlasts the initial purchase decision.

The AS60-2 is therefore best evaluated as one component in a defined protocol, not as a standalone specification. Match the rotor format and sealing claim to the actual sample type before comparing prices across vendors.

Why it matters:
A centrifuge is only as useful as its rotor, and sparse listings hide the details that determine whether a 60-place unit fits an existing workflow. Confirm rotor geometry, sealing certification, and spares before ordering.

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