The AS36-05 Rotor: Fitting a 36-Position Format to Two Centrifuge Lines

AS36-05（19400071）

The AS36-05, model 19400071, is an aluminum alloy fixed-angle rotor with a stated capacity of 0.5 mL × 36 and 0.2 mL × 36 positions. It is listed as compatible with the D3024 and D1524R centrifuges.

Published figures give a maximum speed of 15000 rpm and a maximum relative centrifugal force of 21380 × g. Biosealing is indicated as available, and A02P05 is named as the rotor adapter option.

A 36-position format for 0.2 mL and 0.5 mL tubes sits in the routine molecular biology workflow, where batches of small-volume samples are processed together and tube fit matters.

Biosealing changes handling practice rather than performance. When it is specified, operators follow a defined lid and closure procedure for aerosol containment, and that procedure needs to be documented.

The dual-centrifuge compatibility is the main procurement consideration. Buyers should confirm the rotor is suited to both instruments and that the existing D3024 or D1524R configuration accepts it.

The adapter reference, A02P05, also deserves checking against the tube types in use. The listing does not state whether the adapter is included, sold separately, or required for all tube formats.

Documentation should cover the rotor’s rated life, inspection interval, and any sealing component replacement. These are typical parts of centrifuge procurement, but the input does not confirm which apply here.

For a lab standardizing on these two centrifuge models, the rotor’s value depends less on the speed figure than on whether tube fit, sealing, and adapter supply are settled before purchase.

Why it matters:
Rotor specs are only useful alongside confirmed instrument compatibility, adapter availability, and a documented inspection schedule.

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