Eppendorf AG - Eppendorf AG Concentrator Plus

Applications & Use Cases

• Concentration of DNA and RNA samples in molecular biology.
• Evaporation of solvents from protein samples in proteomics.
• Preparation of samples for chromatography or mass spectrometry.
• Drying of PCR products and oligonucleotides.
• Concentration of samples in clinical diagnostics and drug discovery.

Typical Specifications

Typical rotor capacity

Units in this class commonly accommodate a range of tube sizes, typically from 0.2 mL to 50 mL, and can also support microplates or PCR plates via various rotor options.

Evaporation modes

Typically includes modes for aqueous, alcohol, and potentially other solvent types to optimise processing.

Heating levels

Commonly offers multiple heating levels, such as 30°C, 45°C, 60°C, and ambient, to suit different sample and solvent requirements.

Vacuum pump type

For this class of equipment, a chemical-resistant, maintenance-free PTFE diaphragm pump is commonly integrated or recommended.

Noise level

Units of this type are often designed for quiet operation, typically around 60 dB or less.

Footprint

Benchtop units are designed to be compact, suitable for standard laboratory benches.

Power supply

Typically operates on standard laboratory mains power, commonly 230V, 50/60Hz for UK operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of samples can be processed?

  This equipment is designed for the efficient and gentle vacuum concentration of a wide range of biological and chemical samples, including DNA, RNA, nucleotides, proteins, and other liquid or wet samples.

• Is an external vacuum pump required?

• What maintenance is typically involved?

• How does it prevent sample bumping or foaming?

• Can different tube sizes be used?

• What are the typical heating options?