The HC - 16L High Speed Centrifuge is designed for efficient sample separation with advanced features for precise control and safety. It offers stepless speed adjustment, an LCD display for speed, RCF, and time, and includes over-speed and imbalance alarms for reliable operation. This centrifuge is suitable for applications involving genes and protein nucleic acid.
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Product datasheet · English
HQS datasheet for the HC-16L: product overview, features and the technical specifications published for this model. Confirm the ordered configuration in your quotation.
MODEL | MAX SPEED | ROTOR CAPACITY | MAX RCF |
|---|---|---|---|
HC - 16L | 16000 r/min | 1.5/2ml*12 | 17000xg |
Rotor 1 | 16000 r/min | 1.5/2ml*12 | 17000xg |
Rotor 2 | 13000 r/min | 5ml*6 | 17000xg |
Rotor 3 | 13000 r/min | 0.5ml*12 | 17000xg |
Rotor 4 | 13000 r/min | 5ml*8 | 11400xg |
Rotor 5 | 12000 r/min | 1.5/2ml*24 | 15100xg |
Differences below are taken from the specifications published for each model. Confirm the final configuration in your quotation.
| Parameter | HC-16A | HC-16C | HC-16LThis model | HC-20C | HC-20L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Max RCF | 17000xg | 17000xg | — | — | 26500xg |
| Max RPM | 16000RPM, stepless speed adjustment | 16000RPM | — | — | 20000RPM |
| Dimension | 410*520*320mm | 280*310*265mm | — | — | 320*340*280mm |
| Weight | 27kg | 10kg | — | — | 9kg |
Buyer decision support
This high-speed series spans 16,000 rpm (HC-16A, HC-16C, HC-16L) and 20,000 rpm (HC-20C, HC-20L) models, all with a 12 × 1.5/2 mL standard rotor. The compact L and C models (9–10 kg) suit benchtop gene, protein and nucleic acid sample work; the HC-16A and HC-20C are larger 27 kg benchtop units with metal case, stainless chamber and up to eight rotors, including 50 mL and 100 mL tubes.
| Decision factor | Published for this model | Confirm before order |
|---|---|---|
| Speed and force | HC-16A, HC-16C, HC-16L: 16,000 rpm, 17,000 × g; HC-20L: 20,000 rpm, 26,500 × g; HC-20C: 20,000 rpm, 27,800 × g | Check the g-force your kit or protocol specifies; most spin-column and tube protocols fit the 16,000 rpm models. |
| Rotor options | Standard rotor on all: 12 × 1.5/2 mL. HC-16L extra rotors: 6 × 5 mL, 12 × 0.5 mL, 8 × 5 mL, 24 × 1.5/2 mL; HC-16C: mixed 1.5/2 mL + 5 mL, 1.5 mL + 0.5 mL, 8 × 5 mL, 24 × 1.5/2 mL; HC-20L: 6 × 5 mL, 12 × 0.5 mL; HC-16A and HC-20C: eight rotors up to 24 × 1.5/2 mL, 12 × 10 mL, 6 × 50 mL, 48 × 0.5 mL, 36 × 1.5 mL and 4 × 100 mL | List the tube sizes you need; extra rotors are optional and should be itemised in the quotation. |
| Display and control | HC-16L, HC-20L: touch panel, LCD speed, RCF and time; HC-16C: microprocessor control, LED speed and time; HC-16A, HC-20C: touch panel, LED speed, RCF and time, LCD optional | Choose a model that sets by RCF as well as rpm if your protocols are written in × g. |
| Safety features | All: over-speed and imbalance alarm, error code display; HC-16L, HC-20L: automatic stop when the lid opens; HC-16C: mechanical door lock and safety switch; HC-16A, HC-20C: electromagnetic door lock and rotor identification | Rotor identification matters if staff swap several rotors on the larger models. |
| Body, size and weight | HC-16L, HC-20L: plastic case with metal lid, 320 × 340 × 280 mm, 9 kg; HC-16C: 280 × 310 × 265 mm, 10 kg; HC-16A, HC-20C: metal case, stainless steel chamber, 410 × 520 × 320 mm, 27 kg | Check bench depth and load for the 27 kg models. |
| Power and timer | 110 V 60 Hz or 220 V 50 Hz; timer 0–99 min (all models) | State your mains voltage and frequency when ordering. |
Prepared by HQS Medical Product Team · Documentation reviewed:
Source: specifications currently published for this model. Verify the final configuration, documents and destination-market requirements in the quotation and supplied manual.
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