The Eppendorf Concentrator plus is a versatile vacuum concentrator for the fast, gentle concentration and drying of aqueous, alcohol-based and other samples in microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes and plates. This version is supplied with the fixed-angle rotor F-45-48-11 (48 x 1.5/2.0 ml). An integrated diaphragm vacuum pump provides a compact, self-contained system, and the vapour condenser purifies the exhaust air by up to 85 %, protecting the user against unpleasant vapours. It is a reliable workhorse for molecular biology, life science and analytical laboratories.
Key Features:
Brand: Eppendorf
Model: Concentrator plus
Type: Vacuum concentrator (SpeedVac-style)
Rotor: Fixed-angle rotor F-45-48-11 (48 x 1.5/2.0 ml)
Vacuum Pump: Integrated diaphragm vacuum pump
Vapour Condenser: Purifies exhaust air by up to 85 %
Power Supply: 230 V/50-60 Hz
Plug: UK plug
Application: Concentration and drying of aqueous and alcohol-based samples
Scope of Supply:
Vacuum concentrator
Fixed-angle rotor F-45-48-11 (48 x 1.5/2.0 ml)
Diaphragm (membrane) vacuum pump
The Eppendorf Concentrator plus delivers efficient, reproducible sample concentration, making it an ideal addition to laboratories carrying out sample preparation for downstream analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Eppendorf Concentrator plus, Complete System with Rotor F-45-48-11 and Integrated Diaphragm Vacuum Pump, 230 V/50-60 Hz, UK Plug used for?
It is a versatile vacuum concentrator for the fast, gentle concentration and drying of aqueous, alcohol-based and other samples in microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes and plates. This version is supplied with the fixed-angle rotor F-45-48-11 (48 x 1.5/2.0 ml). An integrated diaphragm vacuum pump provides a compact, self-contained system, and the vapour condenser purifies the exhaust air by up to 85 %, protecting the user against unpleasant vapours. It is a reliable workhorse for molecular biology, life science and analytical laboratories.
2. Is this product suitable for Concentration and drying of aqueous and alcohol-based samples?
Yes. It is designed for Concentration and drying of aqueous and alcohol-based samples, and offers a power supply of 230 V/50-60 Hz to support this kind of work.
3. What power supply does this product have?
It has a power supply of 230 V/50-60 Hz.
4. What type and rotor does this product offer?
It offers vacuum concentrator (SpeedVac-style), fixed-angle rotor F-45-48-11 (48 x 1.5/2.0 ml), integrated diaphragm vacuum pump and purifies exhaust air by up to 85 %.
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