COLO.SCIENCE — COMPACT ROUTINE CENTRIFUGATION
Compact MICE12 portable mini centrifuge for everyday bench work
MICE12 is positioned as a compact and economical laboratory centrifuge for laboratories that need straightforward daily centrifugation without occupying the space of a larger multi-rotor platform. Its dimensions of 300 × 260 × 210 mm and net weight of 7.5 kg make the centrifuge easy to position or move between laboratory benches.
The standard 12 × 10 ml rotor covers common routine tube formats, while the optional 8 × 15 ml rotor extends flexibility to larger tubes and, with suitable adapters, smaller microtube formats. This makes MICE12 particularly useful as a primary compact centrifuge, secondary workstation instrument or backup unit in larger laboratories.
Key characteristics
- 4000 rpm maximum speed.
- Listed maximum RCF up to 1880 × g.*
- 12 × 10 ml standard fixed-angle rotor.
- 8 × 15 ml optional fixed-angle rotor.
- Backlit LCD display for speed, RCF and time.
- DC brushless motor for low-maintenance operation.
- 1–99 minute timer.
- Electromagnetic lid locking and closed-lid safety support.
- Compact 7.5 kg portable benchtop format.
Why a compact centrifuge matters
- Requires limited laboratory bench space.
- Can be moved easily between workstations.
- Provides convenient access for quick routine spin-down procedures.
- Suitable as a secondary centrifuge when larger instruments are occupied.
- Useful for teaching laboratories and distributed sample-preparation areas.
- Two rotor formats allow the configuration to be matched to the routine tube type.
SELECTION NOTE — MICE12 PORTABLE CONFIGURATION
MICE12 portable mini centrifuge for 10 ml, 15 ml and routine small-volume workflows
The MICE12 portable mini centrifuge should be selected according to tube geometry, working volume, sample number and the centrifugal force required by the laboratory procedure. The standard configuration uses the PRO6943 12 × 10 ml fixed-angle rotor, making it suitable for common routine laboratory workflows.
Where 15 ml tubes are preferred, the optional PRO6944 8 × 15 ml rotor extends the operating range. Published configuration notes also indicate adapter-based compatibility with 2.0, 1.5, 0.5 and 0.2 ml tubes, subject to confirmation of the exact adapter and tube combination.
For correct centrifuge selection, the required RCF should be checked rather than relying only on rpm. Tube manufacturer’s limits, rotor capacity, sample balance and laboratory SOP remain the final operating references.
Portable design for routine and backup centrifugation
Simple access to routine centrifugation
The compact housing and standard 12-position rotor are intended for laboratories where centrifugation is a frequent preparation step but very high speed or large-volume processing is not required. The instrument can remain close to the active workstation without consuming the bench area associated with larger centrifuges.
A DC brushless motor reduces routine motor maintenance requirements, while the LCD interface displays speed, RCF and run time. Electromagnetic lid locking provides an additional safety layer during operation.
For laboratories with several work areas, MICE12 can also serve as a secondary or reserve centrifuge so simple routine procedures do not occupy a larger high-performance centrifuge.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS — MICE12 PORTABLE MINI CENTRIFUGE
| Model | MICE12 |
| Product number | PRO6856 |
| Instrument type | Portable benchtop mini centrifuge |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Maximum speed | 4000 rpm |
| Listed maximum RCF | 1880 × g* |
| Maximum capacity | 12 × 10 ml / 8 × 15 ml |
| Standard rotor | PRO6943 · fixed-angle · 12 × 10 ml |
| Optional rotor | PRO6944 · fixed-angle · 8 × 15 ml |
| Display | LCD display with backlight |
| Displayed values | Speed, RCF and time |
| Timer | 1–99 min |
| Drive motor | DC brushless motor |
| Total power | 80 W |
| Speed accuracy | ±10 rpm |
| Noise level | ≤60 dB(A) |
| Safety | Electromagnetic lid lock / closed-lid interlock support |
| Dimensions | 300 × 260 × 210 mm |
| Net weight | 7.5 kg |
| Power supply | AC 220 V ±10%, 50 Hz, 10 A |
| Packing dimensions | 380 × 340 × 285 mm |
| HS code | 8421199090 |
*The current controlled technical information lists 1880 × g as the principal RCF value, while legacy descriptive data contain a different RCF figure. Final RCF and rotor-specific operating limits should therefore be confirmed in the official quotation or manufacturer-confirmed documentation before procurement or catalogue release.
Rotor configurations for the MICE12 portable mini centrifuge
COLO rotor SKU: PRO6943
12 × 10 ml fixed-angle rotor
4000 rpm · listed up to 1880 × g
Standard MICE12 rotor · 12 × 10 ml tube format
COLO rotor SKU: PRO6944
8 × 15 ml fixed-angle rotor
4000 rpm · listed up to 1880 × g
Optional 15 ml rotor · adapter-based support for smaller tube formats
Standard configuration: MICE12 is normally supplied with the PRO6943 fixed-angle rotor for 12 × 10 ml tubes.
Optional configuration: PRO6944 provides 8 × 15 ml capacity. Published notes indicate that suitable adapters can extend this rotor to 2.0 / 1.5 / 0.5 / 0.2 ml tube formats. Exact adapter compatibility should be confirmed for the required tube before quotation.
Control, operation and safety functions
Backlit LCD display
The control interface provides clear access to speed, calculated RCF and remaining run time during routine centrifugation.
Brushless drive
The DC brushless motor supports routine laboratory operation with reduced motor maintenance compared with traditional brushed drive systems.
Adjustable timer
Run time can be set from 1 to 99 minutes, supporting repeatable routine preparation procedures.
Lid safety support
Electromagnetic lid locking and closed-lid interlock support help prevent normal centrifuge operation when the lid is not correctly secured.
Compact footprint
A 300 × 260 mm bench footprint allows MICE12 to remain close to sample-preparation areas where rapid centrifuge access is useful.
Portable 7.5 kg design
The relatively low instrument weight makes MICE12 suitable for laboratories that occasionally need to move equipment between benches or work areas.
Applications of the MICE12 portable mini centrifuge
Routine sample preparation
Suitable for everyday low- to moderate-volume sample-preparation steps where a compact fixed-angle centrifuge provides sufficient speed and capacity.
Clinical preparation
The available tube formats can support laboratory procedures such as serum and plasma preparation, urine sediment processing and related routine clinical sample-preparation steps when validated by the laboratory method.
Quick spin-down procedures
Useful for short spin-down steps after pipetting and other routine preparation procedures where rapid access to a small benchtop centrifuge improves workflow efficiency.
Teaching and backup use
Compact dimensions and straightforward operation make MICE12 useful for teaching laboratories, secondary workstations and reserve placement in larger laboratory facilities.
MICE SERIES SELECTION
When a portable mini centrifuge is the right laboratory choice
Choose a compact centrifuge such as MICE12 when the laboratory needs convenient routine centrifugation at the workstation rather than the higher speed, larger capacity or temperature control of a larger centrifuge platform. Its strength is accessibility: the instrument can remain close to the active sample-preparation workflow and handle frequently used tube formats without occupying excessive bench space.
For methods requiring substantially higher RCF, refrigeration, larger vessels, swing-out operation or specialized rotors, another centrifuge platform may be more appropriate. The selection should therefore begin with the sample, tube format, required RCF and throughput rather than instrument size alone.
LABORATORY CENTRIFUGES CATALOGUE
Compare compact, high-speed and refrigerated centrifuges
Use the laboratory centrifuge catalogue to compare speed, RCF, capacity, rotor formats, refrigeration and application fit before selecting the final centrifuge configuration.
COLO.SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT
Configure the centrifuge from the tube and required RCF
COLO.Science supports centrifuge selection by matching tube geometry, sample volume, target RCF, rotor capacity, balancing requirements and laboratory workflow.
How to select the correct MICE12 rotor configuration
Start with the tube. Confirm nominal volume, actual working volume, tube diameter, bottom geometry, cap design and the tube manufacturer’s maximum permitted RCF or rotational speed. This determines whether the standard 12 × 10 ml rotor or optional 8 × 15 ml rotor is the better starting point.
Next define the actual centrifugal force required by the method. RPM describes rotor speed, while RCF describes the centrifugal force acting on the sample and depends on both speed and rotor radius. Laboratory methods should therefore be transferred using the required RCF whenever that value is available.
Finally, confirm throughput. The 12-position standard rotor may be preferable when more 10 ml tubes must be processed per run, while the optional 8-position rotor provides compatibility with 15 ml tubes and additional adapter-based flexibility. The selected configuration should meet tube geometry, throughput and required centrifugal force simultaneously.
MICE12 portable mini centrifuge FAQ
What is the maximum speed of MICE12?
MICE12 has a maximum specified speed of 4000 rpm. The current controlled technical information lists a principal RCF value of 1880 × g, subject to final configuration confirmation.
Which rotor is supplied as standard?
The standard configuration uses the PRO6943 fixed-angle rotor with capacity for 12 × 10 ml tubes.
Is an 8 × 15 ml rotor available?
Yes. PRO6944 is an optional fixed-angle rotor for eight 15 ml tubes. Published configuration information also indicates adapter-based use with selected smaller tube formats.
Is MICE12 refrigerated?
No. MICE12 is an ambient-temperature portable mini centrifuge. Methods requiring active temperature control should use a suitable refrigerated centrifuge platform.
Can MICE12 be used as a backup laboratory centrifuge?
Yes. Its compact dimensions, 7.5 kg weight and straightforward rotor configuration make MICE12 particularly practical as a secondary or backup centrifuge for routine laboratory benches.
Configuration notice
The official quotation defines the final MICE12 delivery scope, including the centrifuge unit, standard or optional rotor, adapters, electrical configuration and documentation requirements. Exact RCF, tube compatibility, included components and operating limits depend on the selected configuration and manufacturer-confirmed data. Website content is intended for general product presentation and may not represent the exact delivered system. Specifications may change without notice.
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