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 — 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.
