OVERVIEW
Compact high-speed microcentrifuge for routine and molecular workflows
The compact benchtop design keeps the LACE16W suitable for laboratories where working space is limited but high centrifugal force is required. Its small footprint, low declared noise and fast acceleration make it practical for frequent short centrifugation cycles in molecular, clinical and research workflows.
High-speed microcentrifugation is commonly used when laboratories need rapid sedimentation of cells, precipitates and other small-volume sample fractions. The LACE16W combines a small benchtop footprint with high centrifugal force, making it suitable for molecular biology, clinical preparation, pharmaceutical quality control, environmental testing and general research work.
The LACE16W laboratory microcentrifuge includes direct RPM/RCF conversion, a timer from 20 seconds to 99 minutes 59 seconds, quick-stop operation, automatic lid opening and imbalance monitoring. Its brushless motor and stainless-steel inner chamber support reliable daily operation while the declared noise level remains at or below 55 dB(A).
LACE16W CONFIGURATION
Standard 12 × 1.5/2.0 ml rotor plus three additional rotor formats
The current LACE16W technical specification defines the 31003 angle rotor, 12 × 1.5/2.0 ml, as the standard supplied rotor. It reaches 16,000 rpm / 16,260 × g and uses a protective click-seal biocontainment lid.
For other workflows, the same centrifuge platform supports 31002 for 0.5 ml microtubes, 31001 for 0.2 ml PCR formats and 31004 for 5 ml tubes. Maximum RCF therefore depends on the selected rotor.
Main operating features
- Speed range 800–16,000 rpm.
- Maximum RCF up to 19,040 × g.
- Approx. 17 s acceleration and braking to/from maximum speed.
- LED display for speed, RCF, time and operating parameters.
- Direct RPM / RCF conversion.
- Brushless motor with 65 W rated input.
- Quick-stop function and end-of-run acoustic alarm.
- Automatic lid opening after the centrifugation cycle.
- USB service / data interface.
Typical applications
- DNA/RNA and protein precipitation.
- Spin-column and filter-tube procedures.
- Cell, bacteria and yeast pelleting.
- PCR and molecular biology workflows.
- Serum and plasma sample preparation.
- Pharmaceutical research and quality control.
- Environmental and food sample preparation.
- Routine academic and industrial laboratory work.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS — LACE16W
LACE16W micro centrifuge 16000 rpm — technical data
| Model | LACE16W |
| Main product SKU | PRO2738 |
| Instrument type | High-speed laboratory microcentrifuge |
| Standard rotor included | 31003 fixed-angle rotor, 12 × 1.5/2.0 ml, click-seal protective lid |
| Speed range | 800–16,000 rpm |
| Maximum RCF | Up to 19,040 × g, depending on rotor |
| Speed deviation | ≤2% |
| Acceleration to maximum speed | Approx. 17 s |
| Braking from maximum speed | Approx. 17 s |
| Display | LED |
| Timer | 20 s–99 min 59 s, 1 s steps |
| RPM / RCF conversion | Yes |
| User settings | Speed, time and program parameters via touch membrane keypad |
| Motor rated input | 65 W, brushless motor |
| Maximum power consumption | 90 W |
| Working ambient conditions | 5–40 °C / up to 80% RH |
| Noise level | ≤55 dB(A) |
| Lid lock | Electric mechatronic safety lock |
| Imbalance monitoring | Yes |
| Automatic lid opening | Yes |
| Quick stop / end alarm | Yes / acoustic alarm |
| Interface | USB |
| Ingress protection | IP20 according to EN 60529 |
| Standards listed by source | IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2, IEC 61010-020 |
| Permitted sample density | Up to 1.2 g/ml |
| Power supply | AC 220–230 V, 50/60 Hz (±10%) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | Approx. 200 × 280 × 140 mm |
| Net / gross weight | Approx. 4 / 6 kg |
ROTOR COMPATIBILITY — SMALL-VOLUME WORKFLOWS
Rotor configurations for the LACE16W laboratory microcentrifuge
The LACE16W supports four confirmed fixed-angle rotor configurations. The 31003 rotor is the standard supplied rotor in the current technical specification; the other rotor formats extend the centrifuge to 0.5 ml, PCR and 5 ml applications.
Rotor code: 31003 · Standard supplied rotor
12 × 1.5/2.0 ml
Fixed-angle rotor for standard microtubes and compatible Eppendorf-type tubes, with protective click-seal biocontainment lid.
Max. RCF: 16,260 × g
Rotor code: 31002 · Additional rotor
24 × 0.5 ml
Fixed-angle rotor for high-throughput work with 0.5 ml microtubes.
Max. RCF: 18,480 × g
Rotor code: 31001 · Additional rotor
40 × 0.2 ml PCR
Fixed-angle rotor for 0.2 ml PCR tubes and compatible strip formats.
Max. RCF: 19,040 × g
Rotor code: 31004 · Additional rotor
10 × 5 ml
Fixed-angle rotor for larger microtube formats and selected compatible small glass tubes.
Max. RCF: 17,880 × g
Rotor selection: choose the rotor according to tube volume, tube geometry, sample density and the target RCF required by the validated laboratory method. Maximum instrument RCF of 19,040 × g is achieved with rotor 31001; the standard 31003 rotor is rated to 16,260 × g.
Safety and operating protection
Mechatronic lid lock
Electric safety interlock helps prevent operation with an improperly secured lid.
Imbalance monitoring
An imbalance sensor and operating alarms help protect samples and the centrifuge during the run.
Temperature / overload protection
The safety system monitors abnormal operating conditions including overheating and overload.
Automatic lid opening
The lid opens automatically at the end of the process or by command after safe rotor stop.
LACE16W — HIGH-SPEED SMALL-VOLUME CENTRIFUGATION
Micro centrifuge 16000 rpm for molecular, clinical and research laboratories
A micro centrifuge 16000 rpm platform is particularly useful when small sample volumes must be processed rapidly at high centrifugal force. With the standard 12 × 1.5/2.0 ml rotor, LACE16W supports routine microtube work, while additional rotor formats broaden its use to PCR tubes, 0.5 ml microtubes and 5 ml samples.
The combination of a compact 200 × 280 × 140 mm footprint, automatic lid opening, low declared noise and rotor-dependent RCF up to 19,040 × g makes the LACE16W high speed micro centrifuge a practical choice for laboratories where bench space, fast turnaround and flexible small-volume processing are important.
COLO.SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT
Centrifugation principles, RCF and rotor selection
For application guidance, review COLO.Science laboratory centrifuge resources covering centrifugation principles, rotor selection and practical sample-preparation workflows.
Configuration and ordering note
The current technical specification lists the 31003, 12 × 1.5/2.0 ml rotor as included with LACE16W. Additional 31002, 31001 and 31004 rotors are selected according to the required tube format and application.
The binding quotation should confirm the centrifuge, supplied rotor, any additional rotor or adapter, electrical configuration, accessories and documentation. Tube compatibility must be checked against actual tube dimensions and the tube manufacturer’s permitted RCF.
