The C5000-8 is the Sprint 8 Clinical Centrifuge — at $611 with 8 × 15 mL fixed-angle rotor. Distinct from the swing-out Sprint 6H sister (C5000-6H, $598) — fixed-angle rotor design suits general sample-prep clinical workflows that don't require swing-out flat-pellet geometry.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | C5000-8 |
| Type | Sprint 8 Clinical Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL fixed-angle rotor |
| Rotor included | 8 × 15 mL fixed-angle (vs Sprint 6H's 6 × 10 mL swing-out) |
| Power | 150 W |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz, 150 W (discrete variants) |
| Portable variant | C5000-8-PT ($701 portable kit) |
| Sister Sprint family | C5000-6H Sprint 6H ($598 swing-out 6 × 10 mL), C3303-6HP Sprint 6H Plus ($1,899 premium swing-out 6 × 15 mL) |
| Compatible adapter | C5000-ADP ($130 / 6, 5-7 mL tube adapter pack) |
| List price | $611 |
Sprint 8 vs Sprint 6H — Decision Matrix
| Feature | Sprint 8 (C5000-8, this product) | Sprint 6H (C5000-6H) |
| Rotor positions | 8 | 6 |
| Tube format | 15 mL | 10 mL |
| Rotor type | Fixed-angle | Swing-out |
| Pellet geometry | Angled along tube wall | Flat at tube bottom |
| List price | $611 | $598 |
Pick the Sprint 8 (C5000-8) when:
- Workflow needs 8-position 15 mL clinical centrifugation
- Fixed-angle pellet geometry is sufficient (general sample-prep, not clinical hematology)
- Cost-efficient 15 mL clinical procurement at the entry tier
Pick the Sprint 6H ($598) for swing-out flat-pellet clinical hematology workflows.
Step to C3303-6HP Sprint 6H Plus ($1,899) for premium swing-out 15 mL clinical hematology workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rotor comes with the Sprint 8 (C5000-8)? An 8 × 15 mL fixed-angle rotor is included.
How does the C5000-8 differ from the Sprint 6H (C5000-6H)? The C5000-8 uses an 8-position 15 mL fixed-angle rotor; the Sprint 6H uses a 6-position 10 mL swing-out rotor. List prices are $611 (C5000-8) versus $598 (C5000-6H).
Can the C5000-8 handle smaller blood-collection tubes? Yes — pair it with the C5000-ADP adapter pack ($130 / 6) for 5–7 mL tube workflows.
What voltage does the C5000-8 use? 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz, 150 W. The 230 V variant is available by special order.
Is there a portable version? Yes — the C5000-8-PT portable kit ($701).
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with C5000-ADP adapter ($130 / 6) for 5-7 mL blood tube workflows.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended fixed-angle clinical workflow, adapter pairing, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
Sprint clinical family — see C5000-6H anchor for full Sprint family tier comparison.
