The C2000 is the PlateFuge, a dedicated microplate microcentrifuge at $895. NEW PRODUCT FAMILY: microplate-format spin-down centrifuge distinct from tube-format mini-centrifuges (C1008, C1012) and full microcentrifuges (C1612). Designed for collecting liquid at the bottom of microplate wells before downstream pipetting / processing. It eliminates droplet residue on well walls and air bubbles in well contents that compromise plate-based assay accuracy.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific C2000 brochure in available corpus. Confirm exact RPM, RCF, plate format compatibility (96-well / 384-well / deep-well), and rotor / carrier configuration 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 | C2000 |
| Type | Microplate microcentrifuge with rotor and plate carriers |
| Plate format | Standard microplates (96-well / 384-well; confirm exact compatibility) |
| Power | 250 W |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Compatible accessories | C2000-A02 (PCR tube adapter, 96 × 0.2 mL or strips, $71 / 2-pack), C2000-DWMP (deep-well-plate rotor up to 35 mm, $245) |
| List price | $895 |
Why a MicroPlate MicroCentrifuge
Plate-format workflows are increasingly the bench standard for high-throughput sample handling, ELISA assays, PCR plate-based protocols, and drug-discovery screens. Tube-format centrifuges (C1008 / C1012 / C1612) cannot accommodate microplates, different vessel geometry. Plate-format workflows require plate-specific spin-down: liquid collection at well bottoms (droplets on well walls compromise assay accuracy), air bubble removal (bubbles in well contents distort optical readings), multi-well sample pre-concentration before pipetting or detection, and PCR plate prep to collect liquid before thermal cycling. The PlateFuge is designed specifically for these workflows, dedicated microplate chassis with plate carriers.
Pick the PlateFuge (C2000) when:
- Workflow is microplate-format (96-well / 384-well plates)
- High-throughput plate-based assays. ELISA, fluorescence assays, PCR plate prep
- Drug-discovery screening at plate-format throughput
- Pharmaceutical / biotech research bench standardizing on plate-format workflows
Step to C1612 MC-12 ($1,793) for tube-format high-RCF microcentrifuge workflows.
C2000 Accessory Family
| Accessory SKU | Type | List price | Use |
| C2000-A02 | PCR tube adapter (2-pack): 96 × 0.2 mL or strips | $71 | Convert chassis to PCR tube workflows |
| C2000-DWMP | Deep-well-plate rotor (up to 35 mm tall, 1,500 RPM max) | $245 | Spin deep-well plates |
Application Profile
ELISA plate-prep spin-down. Collect liquid at well bottoms before reading.
PCR plate prep. Collect liquid in 96-well PCR plates before thermal cycling.
Drug-discovery screening. Plate-format workflows requiring spin-down for assay accuracy.
Cell-culture plate-based assays. Multi-well cell assay liquid collection.
Pharmaceutical / biotech research bench. High-stakes plate-format workflows.
Multi-investigator shared facility procurement at plate-format workflow standardization.
Method-development workflows. Plate-format protocol development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plate formats does the C2000 PlateFuge accept? It is built for standard microplates (96-well / 384-well format); confirm exact plate compatibility with Benchmark Scientific technical support. The C2000-DWMP deep-well-plate rotor extends it to deep-well plates up to 35 mm tall (1,500 RPM max).
What accessories are available for the C2000? Two: the C2000-A02 PCR tube adapter (2-pack, 96 × 0.2 mL tubes or strips, $71) to convert the chassis for PCR tube workflows, and the C2000-DWMP deep-well-plate rotor ($245).
How is the PlateFuge different from a tube-format centrifuge? The PlateFuge spins liquid down in microplate format. Tube-format mini-centrifuges (C1008, C1012) and full microcentrifuges (C1612) cannot accommodate microplates because of the different vessel geometry. For tube-format high-RCF workflows, step to the C1612 MC-12.
What voltage options does the C2000 offer? 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz at 250 W, supplied as discrete variants; the 230 V variant is by special order.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm plate format compatibility with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Pair with workflow-specific accessories. C2000-A02 if PCR tube workflows are also needed; C2000-DWMP if deep-well plates are part of the workflow.
Confirm voltage and plug type. 115 V / 230 V chassis.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended plate format workflow, accessory pairing, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
Centrifuge family hierarchy:
- Mini-centrifuges (C1008, C1012, BSC1006): tube-format quick-spin
- Full microcentrifuges (C1612 MC-12): tube-format high-RCF sample-prep
- MicroPlate MicroCentrifuge (C2000 PlateFuge, this product): plate-format spin-down
Pick the PlateFuge for microplate-format workflows; sister tube-format centrifuges cover tube workflows.
