The C2417-R is the MC-24R Refrigerated — refrigerated variant of the MC-24 Touch microcentrifuge family at $6,088 ($3,395 step-up over the non-refrigerated C2417 at $2,693). KEY DIFFERENTIATOR: integrated refrigeration system for temperature-controlled centrifugation at sub-ambient temperatures (typically 4 °C). Critical for temperature-sensitive sample workflows: enzyme-prep cold-pelleting (preserve enzymatic activity), protein workflows (prevent degradation), cell viability workflows (maintain cell integrity during pelleting), heat-sensitive sample-prep at high RCF.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific MC-24R brochure in available corpus. Universe label specifies "120V" in the name field — likely a transcription quirk; chassis likely 115/230 V (confirm). Confirm exact refrigeration range (typical 4 °C minimum), set-point precision, max RPM / RCF at refrigerated cycle conditions, and refrigeration cycle behavior 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 | C2417-R |
| Type | Refrigerated high-speed microcentrifuge with COMBI-rotor |
| Refrigeration | Integrated — sub-ambient temperature control (typically 4 °C minimum) |
| Rotor included | COMBI-rotor (multi-format) |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz, 250 W (configuration to confirm — universe label says "120V") |
| Sister non-refrigerated | C2417 MC-24 Touch ($2,693) — same chassis, no refrigeration |
| Sister chassis without rotor | C2417-R-NR ($5,767) — refrigerated chassis sold separately from rotor |
| Compatible rotor accessories | All MC-24 rotors (C2417-RCMB, -2420H, -3202, -R5) |
| List price | $6,088 |
Why a Refrigerated Microcentrifuge
Many sample-prep workflows are temperature-sensitive at the centrifugation step. Enzymes denature at room temperature during pelleting, so a 4 °C cold cycle preserves activity; proteins degrade or aggregate at room temperature, and the cold cycle preserves their integrity; bacterial and mammalian cell pelleting at 4 °C preserves viability for downstream culture; high-RCF cycles generate rotor-friction heat that can warm samples past 30 °C in ambient centrifuges, whereas a refrigerated centrifuge holds them at set-point; and nucleic-acid stability improves at cold-cycle temperatures. The MC-24R integrates the refrigeration system into the chassis, eliminating the cold-room and ice-bucket constraints that non-refrigerated centrifuges create.
Pick the MC-24R (C2417-R) when:
- Workflow involves temperature-sensitive samples at the centrifugation step
- Enzyme / protein / cell viability workflows requiring 4 °C cycles
- High-RCF heat-generation concerns — the cold cycle prevents sample warming
- Cold-room workflow consolidation — the refrigerated chassis eliminates cold-room dependence
Stay with C2417 MC-24 Touch ($2,693, non-refrigerated) when room-temperature workflows match the routine — $3,395 saving when refrigeration isn't required.
Refrigerated vs Non-Refrigerated Decision Matrix
| Feature | C2417 MC-24 Touch (non-refrigerated) | C2417-R MC-24R (this product, refrigerated) |
| Refrigeration | No | Yes — integrated, typically 4 °C minimum |
| Sample temperature during cycle | Ambient + heat from rotor friction | Set-point controlled |
| Temperature-sensitive workflow support | Limited (cold-room workflow only) | Full — refrigerated cycle on bench |
| List price | $2,693 | $6,088 |
| Premium for refrigeration | — | +$3,395 |
Application Profile
Cold-cycle enzyme-prep pelleting — preserve enzymatic activity through pelleting step.
Protein workflow centrifugation — minimize protein degradation / aggregation.
Cell viability workflows — bacterial / mammalian cell pelleting at 4 °C.
DNA / RNA prep at cold cycle conditions.
Heat-sensitive sample workflows — high-RCF cycles with temperature control.
Pharmaceutical / biotech / clinical sample-prep — high-stakes temperature-sensitive workflows.
Multi-investigator shared facility — diverse temperature-sensitive protocols on shared chassis.
Cold-room workflow consolidation — bench refrigerated centrifuge replaces cold-room dependence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the "R" in C2417-R add over the C2417? Integrated refrigeration for temperature-controlled centrifugation (typically down to 4 °C) — a $3,395 step-up over the non-refrigerated C2417 ($2,693).
What rotor is included? A COMBI multi-format rotor; the refrigerated chassis without a rotor is available as the C2417-R-NR ($5,767).
What voltage does the C2417-R use? 115 V or 230 V at 50–60 Hz, 250 W (the universe label says "120V"; confirm the exact configuration at quote).
When should I choose the C2417-R over the C2417? When workflows involve temperature-sensitive samples at the centrifugation step — enzyme, protein, or cell-viability work needing 4 °C cycles; otherwise the non-refrigerated C2417 saves $3,395.
What is the minimum refrigeration temperature? Typically 4 °C; confirm the exact range and set-point precision with Benchmark Scientific.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm refrigeration range and set-point precision with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Confirm voltage and plug type. 115 V / 230 V chassis (universe label says "120V" but likely 115/230 V universal — confirm).
Plan rear-ventilation clearance for refrigeration system heat dissipation.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended temperature-controlled workflow context, refrigeration range fit, ventilation clearance, rotor configuration, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
Microcentrifuge refrigeration tier:
- C1612 MC-12 ($1,793) — mid-tier, non-refrigerated
- C2417 MC-24 Touch ($2,693) — premium high-speed, non-refrigerated
- C2417-R MC-24R Refrigerated (this product, $6,088) — Premium high-speed with integrated refrigeration
Pick the MC-24R for temperature-sensitive sample workflows; sister non-refrigerated MC-24 Touch covers room-temperature workflows at $3,395 lower cost.
