The C1612 is the MC-12 Microcentrifuge — NEW product family of full microcentrifuges distinct from the mini-centrifuge line (C1008 MyFuge Mini, BSC1006). Sold at $1,793 as capital with 12-place rotor included. Microcentrifuges reach substantially higher RPM and RCF than mini-centrifuges — designed for sample-prep pelleting, DNA / RNA extraction, protein precipitation, and other workflows requiring high-g centrifugation.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific C1612 brochure in available corpus. Confirm exact max RPM (typical microcentrifuge ~14,000 RPM), max RCF (typical ~21,000 g), motor specifications, and rotor capacity / compatibility with Benchmark Scientific technical support.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | C1612 |
| Type | MC-12 Microcentrifuge with 12-place rotor |
| Rotor capacity | 12-place rotor (likely 1.5/2.0 mL Eppendorf format) |
| Power | 100 W |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Sister mini-centrifuge family | C1008 MyFuge Mini ($347), C1012 MyFuge 12 ($471), BSC1006 ($366) |
| List price | $1,793 |
Microcentrifuge vs Mini-Centrifuge — Distinct Chassis Classes
| Feature | MC-12 Microcentrifuge (C1612, this product) | Mini-Centrifuge (C1008 / C1012) |
| Max RPM | ~14,000 RPM (typical microcentrifuge) | ~6,000 RPM (typical mini) |
| Max RCF | ~21,000 g (typical microcentrifuge) | ~6,000 g (typical mini) |
| Rotor capacity | 12-place | Lower-position |
| Best for | Sample-prep pelleting, DNA / RNA / protein precipitation | Quick-spin pelleting, droplet recovery |
| Power | 100 W (motor torque for high RCF) | 250 W (mini-centrifuge motor power) |
| Footprint | Larger bench footprint | Compact |
| List price | $1,793 | $347–$471 |
Pick the MC-12 Microcentrifuge (C1612) when:
- Workflow involves sample-prep pelleting at high g — DNA / RNA / protein extraction, sample concentration
- Pharmaceutical / biotech / clinical sample-prep facility procurement
- Multi-investigator shared facility at production-scale microcentrifuge throughput
- High-g cycle workflows that mini-centrifuges can't deliver (>6,000 g)
Step down to C1008 MyFuge Mini ($347) for quick-spin pelleting workflows where high RCF isn't required.
Step down to C1012 MyFuge 12 ($471) for higher-throughput mini-centrifuge workflows when full microcentrifuge capability is excess.
Application Profile
Sample-prep pelleting — DNA / RNA / protein extraction workflows requiring high-g pelleting.
Cell-pellet collection — bacterial / mammalian cell pelleting at high RCF.
Protein precipitation — TCA / acetone protein precipitation workflows.
Multi-investigator shared facility — facility-scale microcentrifuge procurement.
Pharmaceutical / biotech / clinical sample-prep — high-stakes sample-prep workflows.
Method-development workflows — protocol-development at high-RCF cycle conditions.
Educational laboratory teaching — graduate / postdoc programs introducing microcentrifuge fundamentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the MC-12 microcentrifuge different from a mini-centrifuge like the C1008? A: The MC-12 is a full microcentrifuge that reaches substantially higher RPM and RCF than a mini-centrifuge, making it suited to high-g sample-prep pelleting (DNA / RNA / protein) rather than quick-spin droplet recovery.
Q: What rotor comes with the C1612? A: A 12-place rotor is included, likely in the 1.5/2.0 mL Eppendorf format — confirm rotor compatibility with Benchmark Scientific.
Q: What max RPM and RCF does the C1612 reach? A: Exact values are not enumerated in the available corpus; a typical microcentrifuge reaches ~14,000 RPM and ~21,000 g. Confirm the specifications with Benchmark Scientific technical support.
Q: What voltage does the C1612 use? A: 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants), 100 W. The 230 V variant is available by special order.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm RPM / RCF specifications with Benchmark Scientific tech support — universe doesn't enumerate exact specs.
Confirm rotor compatibility — 12-place rotor; confirm Eppendorf format compatibility (likely 1.5/2.0 mL).
Confirm voltage and plug type. 115 V / 230 V chassis.
Pair with cap-lock accessories for high-RCF screw-cap workflows (e.g., C1005-T5-LOCK).
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended high-RCF workflow context, rotor compatibility, cap-lock accessory pairing, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
Centrifuge product class hierarchy:
- Mini-centrifuges (C1008 / C1012 / BSC1006) — quick-spin pelleting at modest RCF
- Full microcentrifuges (MC-12 / C1612, this product family) — sample-prep pelleting at high RCF (~21,000 g)
Pick the MC-12 Microcentrifuge for high-g sample-prep workflows; sister mini-centrifuges cover quick-spin / lower-RCF workflows.
