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Centrifuge Safety

Centrifuge Safety. Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology Tim Walton Departmental Safety Officer. Centrifuge Safety. Plastic and Aluminium for low speed machines Aluminium alloys for high speed, up to 20,000 rpm

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Centrifuge Safety

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  1. Centrifuge Safety Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology Tim Walton Departmental Safety Officer

  2. Centrifuge Safety • Plastic and Aluminium for low speed machines • Aluminium alloys for high speed, up to 20,000 rpm • Aluminium alloys and Titanium for ultra-speed centrifuges, up to 100,000 + rpm

  3. Centrifuge Safety Care of rotors Keep them clean Stop corrosion Clean up any spills

  4. Centrifuge safety Balancing of tubes and rotors • Small bench centrifuges, Balance by eye or add the same volume of liquid. • Large volume low speed machines, balance to ± 1 gram. • High speed centrifuges, balance to ± 100 mg. • Ultracentrifuges, balance to ± 10 mg.

  5. Centrifuge Safety Use • Inspect the rotor for defects. • Always use rotors designed for the centrifuge. • Always use tubes designed for the rotor. • Familiarise yourself with the action and controls of the machine.

  6. Centrifuge Safety REMEMBER READ THE MANUAL KEEP THINGS CLEAN BALANCE TUBES AND ROTOR CORRECTLY

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