400 mL round bucket, for S-4x400 rotor, set with 2 pieces

Get To Know ... Eppendorf Centrifuges...

Centrifuge Range Overview

Click below to check out an overview and key features that are present in the entire Eppendorf centrifuge family.

IVD vs GLP

The GLP Eppendorf centrifuge is part of the general lab products range and is suitable for most applications. 

Centrifuges with IVD certification are registered as an in vitro diagnostic medical device under the IVD Directive 98/79/EC in Europe. If your lab is involved in clinical work, then you should consider getting a centrifgue with this certification. Having this certification may come at a price premium.

Rotor Nomenclature

Rotors come in two formats - Swing out and Fixed angle. The Eppendorf nomenclature explained so you know exactly what you're getting with each rotor model. 

Features...Explained

Eppendorf centrifuges are packed full of numerous features (not all features are present in all centrifuges) and here we explain exactly what the terminology means. 

• Optibowl: Quiet operation due to the design of the centrifuge bowl.
  
• QuickLock: Simple half turn to close rotor lid, making for more ergonomic operation.
  
• Soft-touch: The main centrifuge lid can be closed using just one finger of pressure.
  
• FastTemp: Fast pre-cooling before a temperature sensitive run.
  
• FastTemp pro: Programmable pre-cooling i.e. in the morning before the customer arrives in the lab.
  
• ECO Power: Shut-off engages after 8 hours of non-use.

Centrifuges Buying Guide - What features do you need? 

Use our help page below. It will explain the different features and options you may wish to consider when it comes to purchasing a new centrifuge for your lab. If you need assistance in selecting an appropriate rotor, we have added rotor guides where available - see 'Product Attachments' tab. Please contact us on live chat to talk to a technical specialist and to discuss your options.

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Eppendorf offers a variety of products complying to the IVD Directive 98/79/EC. If your lab work is predominantly a medical, clinical or diagnostic application, an IVD compliant product should be used. If your lab work is rather research oriented, a General Lab Product (GLP) should be used.

Functionally, the products are the same, however the IVD compliant product has a number of additional pieces of documentation and analysis to meet the requirements of 98/79/EC including:

• Risk analysis procedures
• Interaction with authorities
• (Post) market surveillance
• Additional labeling requirements (CE-marking according to 98/79/EC) 

For the above reasons, the IVD-compliant products usually fall at a slightly higher price point.