Surge Scientific · Model CF0201002
High Speed Micro Centrifuge
with 12-Tube Rotor
500–15,000 RPM · 15,100×g Max RCF · Biosafety Containment Lid · PULSE Mode · Brushless DC Motor
When your protocol calls for rapid pelleting, DNA extraction, or protein precipitation in microcentrifuge tubes, instrument speed and safety cannot be traded against each other. The CF0201002 delivers 15,000 RPM and 15,100×g through a biosafety containment-lidded aluminum alloy rotor — fast enough for the most demanding molecular biology workflows, safe enough for hazardous and infectious samples.
Performance at a Glance
15,000
RPM Max Speed
Adjustable from 500 RPM — full range for pellets, supernatants, and gradient separations
15,100×g
Max RCF
Maximum relative centrifugal force for efficient separation of even dense biological pellets
12
Tube Capacity
Aluminum alloy rotor with biosafety containment lid — 0.2mL / 0.5mL / 1.5mL / 2.0mL tubes
Accuracy, Speed, Safety — All Three
Most benchtop microcentrifuges compromise somewhere — either capping speed to keep the rotor safe, skimping on the containment design to cut costs, or sacrificing control precision for simplicity. The CF0201002 is built on the premise that high-speed centrifugation demands all three simultaneously.
Its microprocessor controller manages acceleration and deceleration precisely, while the Speed/RCF switch lets you program in either RPM or g-force — whichever your protocol specifies — without manual conversion. Timed, Continuous, and PULSE operation modes cover everything from quick 10-second collections to extended separation runs, and the air flow design prevents sample heating even at maximum speed.
15,000 RPM — 15,100×g
Fast acceleration and deceleration reach operating speed quickly and stop cleanly — no coasting, no wasted time between runs. The full 500–15,000 RPM range covers everything from gentle low-speed collections at 500 RPM to maximum-force separations at 15,100×g.
Biosafety Containment Lid
The aluminum alloy rotor ships with an aerosol-tight biosafety containment lid — essential for working with infectious or hazardous samples. The door interlock prevents the rotor from spinning unless the lid is properly sealed, and the lid releases automatically with a beep when the run completes.
RPM or RCF — Your Choice
The Speed/RCF toggle switch lets you set centrifuge parameters directly in either RPM or relative centrifugal force — exactly as your protocol specifies it. Eliminates manual conversion errors and ensures protocol reproducibility across different operators and runs.
Built for Molecular Biology
Self-diagnostics run on every startup. The instrument displays accumulated run time and the last run's parameters automatically — providing a built-in audit trail for GLP compliance and troubleshooting. Air flow design keeps sample temperature stable even during extended maximum-speed runs.
PULSE mode — instant high-speed collection, one button. Press and hold PULSE for a brief, full-speed spin — release and the rotor stops immediately. No programming, no timers. Ideal for quick pelleting, collecting condensate from tube caps, and spinning down PCR reactions before thermal cycling.
Key Features
- Max speed: 500–15,000 RPM
- Max RCF: 15,100×g
- 12-position aluminum alloy rotor
- Biosafety containment lid (aerosol-tight)
- Speed/RCF toggle — set in RPM or g-force
- Timed, Continuous, and PULSE operation modes
- Fast acceleration and deceleration
- Brushless DC motor — maintenance-free, long life
- Air flow design prevents sample heating
- Self-diagnostics on every startup
- Displays accumulated run time and last run parameters
- Door interlock — lid must be sealed before spin
- Automatic lid release with audible beep on completion
- Compatible with 0.2mL / 0.5mL / 1.5mL / 2.0mL tubes
- Compact benchtop footprint
- Universal voltage: 100–240VAC, 50/60Hz
Ideal Applications
Molecular Biology
DNA and RNA extraction, protein precipitation, PCR cleanup, plasmid miniprep spin columns, and pelleting cell debris at up to 15,100×g.
Biochemistry
Protein separation, enzyme assays, membrane fractionation, and immunoprecipitation requiring precise RCF control and reproducible run-to-run performance.
Clinical & Microbiology
Bacterial pelleting, viral concentration, serum separation from microsamples, and hazardous sample processing requiring the biosafety containment lid.
What's Included
The CF0201002 ships ready to spin — rotor, containment lid, and all accessories included.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CF0201002 |
| Type | High Speed Micro Centrifuge |
| Speed Range | 500–15,000 RPM |
| Max RCF | 15,100×g |
| Rotor Capacity | 12 tubes |
| Rotor Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Rotor Lid | Biosafety containment lid (aerosol-tight) |
| Tube Compatibility | 0.2mL / 0.5mL / 1.5mL / 2.0mL microcentrifuge tubes |
| Speed Setting | RPM or RCF (toggle switch) |
| Operation Modes | Timed · Continuous · PULSE |
| Motor | Brushless DC — maintenance-free, long life |
| Safety Features | Door interlock · Auto lid release with beep · Self-diagnostics |
| Additional Features | Air flow cooling · Run time accumulator · Last run parameter display |
| Input Voltage / Frequency | 100–240VAC, 50/60Hz |
Warranty
Every CF0201002 purchased through Surge Scientific is backed by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase.
2-Year Full Warranty
Covered for 24 months from the date of purchase against any defect in materials or workmanship. Surge Scientific will repair or replace the instrument at no charge during the warranty period.
What's Covered
Brushless DC motor, rotor assembly, biosafety containment lid, door interlock mechanism, display and controls, and all internal electronic components under normal laboratory operating conditions.
Sold & Supported by Surge Scientific
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday to assist with instrument selection, rotor compatibility, protocol guidance, and post-purchase support. All units come with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at surgescientific.com for pre-sales questions, quotes, and technical assistance.