Surge Scientific · CFG100100 · Fixed-Speed Mini Centrifuge
Fixed-Speed Mini Centrifuge — 5,400 RPM · 2,000 × g · Two Rotors Included
Micro-filtration · Cell Separation · PCR Strip Spin-Down · Quick Pelleting · 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.5 / 2.0 mL Tubes · Fits in the Palm of Your Hand
Not every centrifugation step needs 15,000 RPM and a full-size instrument taking up a third of the bench. The CFG100100 is built for the quick spins that happen dozens of times a day — PCR strip consolidation, micro-filtration, brief pelleting, reagent collection — in a footprint smaller than a coffee mug, with a tool-free click-on rotor swap and a braking system that stops the rotor the instant the lid opens.
Why a Dedicated Mini Centrifuge Changes Your Benchtop Workflow
Running a full-size high-speed centrifuge for a 10-second PCR strip spin-down is the lab equivalent of driving a semi truck to pick up lunch — the instrument is overkill for the task, it occupies bench space that compounds the frustration, and the startup and shutdown cycle adds dead time to workflows where sample throughput is the rate-limiting step. Labs that use one centrifuge for everything accept this compromise without realising how much aggregate time it costs across a full working day.
The CFG100100 resolves this by handling everything that doesn't need high speed — micro-filtrations, cell separations, PCR strip pre-spins, and reagent consolidation — from a footprint of 6.9 × 5.5 inches that sits permanently beside the thermocycler or pipetting station where quick spins actually happen. Two rotors ship in the box: a circular rotor for 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.5 / 2.0 mL tubes and a strip rotor for 2 × 8-strip PCR formats. Rotor swaps take seconds — no tools, no alignment pins, just a click. The transparent lid means sample status is visible throughout every run without opening the chamber.
Click-On Rotor Swap — Zero Tools, Under 5 Seconds
Both rotors use a tool-free click-on design. Switching between the 6-position tube rotor and the 2 × 8-strip PCR rotor requires no screwdrivers, no hex keys, no alignment procedure. The rotor seats and locks in one motion — a design detail that matters every time the format changes, which in a busy molecular lab can be twenty times a day.
Instant-Brake Safety — Stops on Lid Open, Stops on Power Off
The braking function engages the moment the transparent lid is opened or the power is switched off — rotor deceleration is immediate, not gradual. No waiting, no coasting, no reaching into a spinning rotor. Dynamic balancing absorbs uneven loading across both rotor positions, so a single tube in one slot won't destabilise the run or damage the motor.
≤50 dB — Silent Enough for Open-Plan Benches
A noise ceiling of ≤50 dB(A) keeps the CFG100100 inaudible at normal lab ambient levels — quieter than most laboratory HVAC systems. The rubberised base absorbs vibration transmission to the benchtop surface, preventing the walking and rattling that characterise cheaper mini centrifuges. Run it beside a sequencer, a flow cytometer, or a collaborator's workspace without any impact.
Transparent Lid — Observe Every Run in Real Time
The high-clarity transparent cover allows visual confirmation of tube seating and sample behaviour without interrupting the run. For viscous samples, foam-generating reactions, and any application where bubble formation is a concern, the ability to observe without opening eliminates the guesswork that leads to wasted samples and re-runs.
Two rotors, one centrifuge, zero bench footprint penalty. The CFG100100 ships complete with a 6-position tube rotor (0.2–2.0 mL with adapters) and a 2 × 8-strip PCR rotor — both included, both tool-free swap — covering the full range of quick-spin applications that tie up full-size instruments throughout the day. Size: 6.9 × 5.5 inches. It fits on every bench.
Key Features
- Fixed speed: 5,400 RPM — no settings, no calibration drift
- Maximum RCF: 2,000 × g
- Tube rotor: 6 positions for 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.5 / 2.0 mL tubes
- Strip rotor: 2 × 8-strip PCR format (16 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes)
- Both rotors included — no additional purchase required
- Tool-free click-on rotor change — seconds to swap formats
- 0.5 mL tube adapters included with tube rotor
- Transparent lid for real-time sample observation
- Automatic start on lid closure — no separate on button
- Instant brake on lid opening or power-off
- Excellent dynamic balancing — stable with uneven tube loading
- Rubberised non-slip base — no bench walking or surface damage
- Noise level: ≤50 dB(A) — silent in open-plan environments
- Enclosed rotor design for contained operation
- On/Off switch on rear with protective cover
- Compact footprint: 175 × 140 mm (6.9 × 5.5 inches)
- Lightweight: fits permanently beside thermocycler or workstation
- UL / CE certified power supply
- Universal voltage: 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz
- Two-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty
- In stock — ships from New Jersey warehouse
Included Rotor Configurations
Circular Tube Rotor — 6 Positions
Accommodates 6 × 1.5 mL or 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes natively. Includes six 0.5 mL tube adapters, allowing the same rotor to handle 0.2 mL and 0.5 mL formats without any additional purchase.
Compatible: 0.2 mL · 0.5 mL (with adapter) · 1.5 mL · 2.0 mL tubes
Strip Rotor — 2 × 8 PCR Format
Accepts 2 × 8-strip PCR tubes (16 × 0.2 mL positions) for pre-thermocycler spin-down, post-amplification consolidation, and any PCR workflow step requiring rapid collection of reagents to tube bottoms.
Compatible: 0.2 mL PCR 8-strip tubes · standard PCR strip formats
5,400 RPM
Fixed Speed
Optimal for micro-filtration, cell separation, and quick pelleting without overspeed risk
2,000 × g
Maximum RCF
Sufficient centrifugal force for the full range of low-speed molecular and cellular applications
≤50 dB
Noise Level
Quieter than most lab HVAC systems — runs continuously without disrupting sensitive instruments nearby
Ideal Applications
PCR & Molecular Biology
PCR strip pre-spin to consolidate reagents, post-amplification collection, and quick spin-down of primers and enzymes before thermocycler loading. The strip rotor handles 2 × 8-strip formats without adapters or re-racking.
Micro-Filtration & Cell Separation
Low-speed micro-filtration, yeast and bacterial cell separation from small culture volumes, quick-spin clarification of lysates, and collection of cell pellets from micro-volume samples where a full-size centrifuge is operationally impractical.
General Lab Quick Spins
Reagent collection from tube walls, condensate recovery after freeze-thaw cycles, quick pelleting of precipitates, and sample consolidation across any workflow where centrifugation steps occur too frequently to justify occupying a high-speed centrifuge.
What's in the Box
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CFG100100 |
| Speed | 5,400 RPM (fixed) |
| Maximum RCF | 2,000 × g |
| Tube Rotor Capacity | 6 × 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.5 / 2.0 mL tubes (adapters included) |
| Strip Rotor Capacity | 2 × 8-strip PCR (16 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes) |
| Rotor Change | Tool-free click-on design |
| Operation Mode | Automatic start on lid close · Instant brake on lid open or power-off |
| Lid | High-clarity transparent — visual sample monitoring during run |
| Dynamic Balancing | Excellent — stable operation with asymmetric tube loading |
| Base | Rubberised non-slip — no bench walking, no surface damage |
| Noise Level | ≤50 dB(A) |
| Input Power | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz (universal) |
| Certifications | UL / CE certified power supply |
| Dimensions (W × D) | 175 × 140 mm (6.9 × 5.5 inches) |
| Warranty | 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
Every CFG100100 is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. For enquiries, technical support, or order assistance, reach us at 855.943.3344 or info@SurgeScientific.com.