OLEUM Oil-Test Centrifuge, 230V vs SIEVA-3-TC Filtration Centrifuge with External Temperature Control, 120V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, OLEUM Oil-Test Centrifuge, 230V is the lower-cost option; SIEVA-3-TC Filtration Centrifuge with External Temperature Control, 120V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | OLEUM Oil-Test Centrifuge, | SIEVA-3-TC Filtration Centrifuge |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 72 kg (158 lb) | ~37 kg (V01/V02) or ~43 kg (V03/V04/V05) |
| Cooling | Air-cooled (no refrigeration or heating) | — |
| Max. RCF | 2,213 × g | 7,825 × g |
| Compliance | IEC 61010 | CE, IEC 61010, IEC 61010-2 |
| Max. speed | 3,000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max. radius | 22 cm | — |
| Max. volume | 4 × 100 mL (in oil-test tube format) | — |
| Noise level | < 55 dBA at max. speed | — |
| Power input | 950 W | 0.85 kW |
| Speed range | 200 – 3,000 rpm | — |
| Acceleration | 18 sec (or 139 sec extended profile) | 9 sec |
| Deceleration | 22 sec (or 334 sec extended profile, including unbraked) | 12 sec |
| Power supply | 230 V / 50–60 Hz (only — no 120 V variant) | 120 V / 50–60 Hz |
| Running time | 10 sec to 99 h 59 min in 10-sec / 1-min increments, or continuous | 10 sec to 99 h 59 min, or continuous |
| Speed display | rpm or RCF, increments of 10 | — |
| Program memory | 99 saved runs | — |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 56 × 41 × 64 cm | 38 × 32 × 50 cm |
| Acceleration / deceleration profiles | 10 each, including unbraked deceleration | — |
| Basket capacity | — | 500 mL (perforated or non-perforated) |
| Filter material | — | PP DWL, pore sizes 7 µ / 20 µ / 30 µ / 50 µ |
| Speed pre-selection | — | 200 – 10,000 rpm in 10-rpm increments |
| External temperature control | — | Connection for circulator (chilled or heated fluid loop, customer-supplied) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the OLEUM Oil-Test Centrifuge, 230V and the SIEVA-3-TC Filtration Centrifuge with External Temperature Control, 120V?
- The main differences are in Weight, Cooling, Max. RCF. The table above shows every spec side by side; the decision guide highlights which fits which use case.
- Which should I buy?
- If budget is the priority, OLEUM Oil-Test Centrifuge, 230V is the lower-cost option; SIEVA-3-TC Filtration Centrifuge with External Temperature Control, 120V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
- Do both carry a warranty?
- Yes, both are sold through Legacy Lab Supplies as an authorized distributor and carry full manufacturer warranty.
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