Size is only the starting point
A compact footprint does not tell you the full specification. Compare the actual rotor format, number of positions and documented maximum ratings of the instrument. Choose from the needs of your method rather than from the word mini alone.
The mini listing in this catalogue identifies a microtube rotor and a separate PCR-strip rotor. The larger microcentrifuge listings describe different tube capacities and maximum ratings. Their product pages retain the model-specific qualifications.
Check the supplied rotor
Identify the exact tube size and format you need. For each candidate, check the included rotor separately from additional or optional rotors, then ask which adapters are required. A rotor swap and an adapter are different items to identify in your inquiry.
A supplier image may show tubes, an open rotor or an illustrative display. Use the written, model-specific configuration and the quotation to establish what is supported and supplied.
Compare the requirement with the rating
Read the reviewed speed and RCF values on the individual model pages. Match the relevant documented limits to your lab’s method and the actual rotor/tube package. Do not substitute a headline RPM figure for the complete configuration requirement.
If a rating or required accessory is not clear, ask for the exact manufacturer documentation before ordering. The smallest or largest instrument is useful only when its documented configuration fits the intended job.
Build the shortlist
For an initial comparison, consider the mini, 12-place microcentrifuge and 24-place microcentrifuge listings together. Add the models you want to discuss to your quote list.
Tell Surge Scientific your tube format, required positions and method requirements, plus destination and purchase timeline. Ask for a written configuration and current commercial terms. Use the manufacturer’s instructions for safe loading and operation; this article does not provide a procedure.
