This is a classic, economical, and highly common tabletop centrifuge found in small clinics, pathological labs, and educational institutions. The "Medico" or "Doctor's" name signifies its primary use for routine clinical tests. The "Handi Shape" refers to its characteristic compact, durable, and rounded dome-like metal body, which is designed for stability and a small footprint on a lab bench.
Features
:- Rotor Type: It is equipped with an 8-place swing-out rotor head. This means the tube holders (buckets) hang vertically at rest and "swing out" to a horizontal position (90°) when spinning. This is highly desirable for clinical use as it produces a flat, even separation line between blood cells and serum/plasma.
- Maximum Speed: 3500 R.P.M. (Revolutions Per Minute). This speed is the standard required for most routine clinical separations, such as spinning blood or urine.
Applications
:- Blood Separation: Separating serum or plasma from whole blood for biochemical, serological, and other diagnostic tests.
- Urine Analysis: Spinning urine samples to create a concentrated sediment for microscopic examination.
- Educational Use: A simple, robust tool for teaching basic centrifugation principles in biology and chemistry labs.