- 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.