General-purpose and universal IVD benchtop centrifuges
OHAUS Frontier 5000 IVD centrifuges – laboratory solutions certified for diagnostic use
The OHAUS Frontier 5000 IVD centrifuge family was developed specifically for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications in compliance with European IVD directives. The series provides reliable, safe and reproducible centrifugation for clinical laboratories, diagnostic centres, biotechnology institutions and QC laboratories. The different subtypes enable each laboratory to select the configuration best suited to its sample throughput, tube types and protocols.
Frontier 5000 Series Multi Pro IVD – premium, versatile diagnostic centrifuge
- The Multi Pro IVD is the most flexible model in the series, enabling multiple sample types and diagnostic protocols to be processed in parallel on a single instrument.
- It features a wide range of rotors and accessories, automatic rotor identification, advanced safety functions and high RCF performance. It is available in both refrigerated and non-refrigerated versions, making it ideal for complex clinical and research diagnostic tasks.
Frontier 5000 Series Multi IVD – reliable centrifuge for routine diagnostics
- The Multi IVD models are specifically designed for everyday diagnostic centrifugation tasks.
- They feature stable speeds, easy-to-use digital controls and compatibility with numerous standard diagnostic tubes.
- They offer an ideal, cost-effective solution for diagnostic laboratories performing high-throughput routine testing.
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Available models:
Frontier 5000 Series Multi Pro IVD – premium, versatile diagnostic centrifuge
| Feature Model | FC5714 | FC5718 | FC5718R | FC5720R | FC5816 | FC5816R | FC5830R | |
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| Speed | 200 rpm – 14000 rpm; 10 rpm / steps Fixed-angle rotor: 14000 rpm Swing-out rotor: 4500 rpm |
200 rpm – 18000 rpm; 10 rpm / steps Fixed-angle rotor: 18000 rpm Swing-out rotor: 5000 rpm |
200 rpm – 20000 rpm; 10 rpm / steps Fixed-angle rotor: 20000 rpm Swing-out rotor: 5000 rpm |
200 rpm – 15000 rpm; 10 rpm / steps Fixed-angle rotor: 15000 rpm Swing-out rotor: 4500 rpm |
200 rpm – 16000 rpm; 10 rpm / steps Fixed-angle rotor: 16000 rpm Swing-out rotor: 4500 rpm |
200 rpm – 30000 rpm; 10 rpm / steps Fixed-angle rotor: 30000 rpm Swing-out rotor: 4000 rpm |
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| Max. RCF | 18624 x g Fixed-angle rotor: 18624 x g Swing-out rotor: 3350 x g |
23542 x g Fixed-angle rotor 23542 x g Swing-out rotor: 4136 x g |
38007 x g Fixed-angle rotor 38007 x g Swing-out rotor: 4136 x g |
21379 x g Fixed-angle rotor 21379 x g Swing-out rotor: 3780 x g |
24325 x g Fixed-angle rotor 24325 x g Swing-out rotor: 3780 x g |
65395 x g Fixed-angle rotor 65395 x g Swing-out rotor: 2987 x g |
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| Max. rotor capacity | Fixed-angle rotor: 30 x 15 ml Swing-out rotor: 4 x 200 ml | Fixed-angle rotor: 6 x 85 ml Swing-out rotor: 4 x 200 ml | Fixed-angle rotor: 6 x 85 ml Swing-out rotor: 4 x 200 ml | Fixed-angle rotor: 6 x 250 ml Swing-out rotor: 4 x 290 ml | Fixed-angle rotor: 6 x 250 ml Swing-out rotor: 4 x 290 ml | |||
| Temperature range | Air-cooled | Air-cooled | -20 °C – 40 °C, 1 °C / steps | -20 °C – 40 °C, 1 °C / steps | Air-cooled | -20 °C – 40 °C, 1 °C / steps | -20 °C – 40 °C, 1 °C / steps | |
| Refrigerated/Refrigerant | – | – | Yes/R290 | Yes/R290 | – | Yes/R290 | Yes/R290 | |
| Run time | Quick spin 10 sec – 99 h 59 min Continuous |
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Additional models
| Feature Model | FC5916 | FC5916R | FC5917RF (freestanding) | FC5917RF (under-bench) |
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| Speed | 200 rpm – 16000 rpm; 10 rpm / steps Fixed-angle rotor: 16000 rpm Swing-out rotor: 4000 rpm |
200 rpm – 16000 rpm; 10 rpm / steps Fixed-angle rotor: 16000 rpm Swing-out rotor: 4500 rpm |
200 rpm – 16010 rpm; 10 rpm / steps Fixed-angle rotor: 16010 rpm Swing-out rotor: 4600 rpm |
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| Max. RCF | 24325 x g Fixed-angle rotor: 24325 x g Swing-out rotor: 3434 x g |
26328 x g Fixed-angle rotor: 26328 x g Swing-out rotor: 4346 x g |
26361 x g Fixed-angle rotor: 26361 x g Swing-out rotor: 5204 x g |
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| Max. rotor capacity | Fixed-angle rotor: 4 x 500 ml Swing-out rotor: 4 x 750 ml | Fixed-angle rotor: 6 x 250 ml Swing-out rotor: 4 x 1000 ml | ||
| Temperature range | Air-cooled | -20 °C – 40 °C, 1 °C / steps | -20 °C – 40 °C, 1 °C / steps | |
| Refrigerated/Refrigerant | – | Yes/R290 | Yes/R290 | |
| Run time | Quick spin 10 sec – 99 h 59 min Continuous |
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Frontier 5000 Series Multi IVD – reliable centrifuge for routine diagnostics
| Feature Model | FC5706P | FC5707 | ||||
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| Kit model/ Kit contents | – | FC5706P+R77 Fixed-angle rotor: 12×15 ml RB/FA | FC5706P+R78 Fixed-angle rotor: 6×50 ml RB/FA | FC5706P+R97 Swing-out rotor: 4×10 ml | FC5707+R05 Fixed-angle rotor: 8 x 15 ml RB or 4 x 15 ml FA | FC5707+R09 Fixed-angle rotor: 4 x 50 ml RB/FA or 15 ml RB/FA |
| Speed | 200 rpm – 6000 rpm 10 rpm / steps | 200 rpm – 6800 rpm 10 rpm / steps | ||||
| Max. RCF | 4427×g | 4445×g | ||||
| Max. rotor capacity | 6 x 50 ml | 8 x 15 ml | 4x50ml RB/FA 4x15ml RB/FA | |||
| Run time | Quick spin 10 sec – 99 h 59 min Continuous |
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