The HC - 16C High Speed Centrifuge is designed for efficient and reliable sample processing. It features microprocessor control, a high brushless motor, and a strong plastic case with a metal lid for durability. This centrifuge offers stepless speed adjustment and includes safety features such as over speed and imbalance alarms, a mechanical door lock, and an error code display.

Key Features — HC-16C

Microprocessor control
High brushless motor
Over speed and imbalance alarm
With mechanical door lock and safety switch
Error code display
Suitable for on genes and protein nucleic acid

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Product datasheet · English

HC-16C High Speed Centrifuge product datasheet

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HQS datasheet for the HC-16C: product overview, features and the technical specifications published for this model. Confirm the ordered configuration in your quotation.

Product overview
Features
Technical specifications

Covered model: HC-16C
Length: 1 pages
File: PDF · 183 KB
Web copy prepared: 2026-09-25

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High Speed Centrifuge Specifications

Specifications	Value
Time	0 - 99min
Max RCF	17000xg
Max RPM	16000RPM
Rotor capacity	1.5/2ml*12 (Standard Rotor 1)
Voltage	110V 60Hz/220V 50Hz
Dimension	280310265mm
Weight	10kg

Compare models in this series

Differences below are taken from the specifications published for each model. Confirm the final configuration in your quotation.

This model belongs to the HC-16L series. The series overview lists every model side by side. Open series overview

Parameter	HC-16A	HC-16CThis model	HC-16L	HC-20C	HC-20L
Max RCF	17000xg	17000xg	—	—	26500xg
Max RPM	16000RPM, stepless speed adjustment	16000RPM	—	—	20000RPM
Dimension	410520320mm	280310265mm	—	—	320340280mm
Weight	27kg	10kg	—	—	9kg
Rotor 1	—	—	16000 r/min / 1.5/2ml*12 / 17000xg	20000 r/min / 1.5/2ml*12 / 27800xg	20000 r/min / 1.5/2ml*12 / 26500xg
Rotor 2	—	—	13000 r/min / 5ml*6 / 17000xg	15000 r/min / 1.5/2ml*24 / 19000xg	20000 r/min / 5ml*6 / 21000xg
Rotor 3	—	—	13000 r/min / 0.5ml*12 / 17000xg	12000 r/min / 10ml*12 / 14800xg	20000 r/min / 0.5ml*12 / 21000xg
Rotor 5	—	—	12000 r/min / 1.5/2ml*24 / 15100xg	11000 r/min / 50ml*6 / 12000xg	—

Configuration

Strong plastic case with metal lid
Standard Rotor 1 (1.5/2ml*12)

Options & accessories

Rotor 2 (1.5/2ml*12 and 5ml*6)
Rotor 3 (1.5ml*12 and 0.5ml*12)
Rotor 4 (5ml*8)
Rotor 5 (1.5/2ml*24)

Warranty and after-sales service for HC-16C

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Warranty period: The main-unit warranty varies by model and order. The period that applies is stated in your quotation and order confirmation; please confirm it before purchase.
What is covered: A malfunction caused by a manufacturing or quality defect within the warranty period is repaired free of charge. Consumables and accessories, damage from misuse, and units with an altered or removed serial label are not covered by the main-unit warranty.
Spare parts: Spare parts and technical support are available for at least eight years from the date HQS ships the product.
Response time: Service requests get a first reply within one business day. Please send the serial number, model, main-unit version and a description of the problem.
Repairs in warranty: If a confirmed warranty fault needs a replacement part, HQS ships the part at its own expense, and the faulty part is returned to HQS.
Repairs after warranty: HQS sends a cost-based quotation and proforma invoice first. Repaired parts are tested before they are returned. Technical help by email or phone is free.

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