Top Refrigerated Centrifuge Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Maximize accuracy and protect your samples! Learn essential tips to avoid common refrigerated centrifuge mistakes with Accumax iFuge series.

1. Common Mistakes to Avoid When
Using a Refrigerated Centrifuge
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2. CONTENTS
?. Introduction ?. Common Mistakes
?. Quick Best Practices Checklist ?. Conclusion

3. Introduction

4. Introduction
In any lab, you can’t compromise on accuracy, reliability, and safety while performing any experiment with your precious sample. A
refrigerated centrifuge plays a key role in many vital processes—when you work with temperature-sensitive samples such as blood, proteins,
and nucleic acids. Neuation brand Refrigerated centrifuge by Accumax keeps samples cool during fast spins, which helps maintain their
quality.
Even the best centrifuges won’t do their job if you don’t use them right. Whether you’re new to the lab or have been around for years,
skipping some important steps can mess up your results, damage the machine, or even cause accidents. Let’s examine some common
errors to steer clear of when operating a refrigerated centrifuge and how you can maximize the potential of this valuable lab equipment.

5. Common Mistakes

6. Overlooking Temperature Controls
A key benefit of iFuge UC R, Accumax Refrigerated Centrifuge, is its capacity to cool to temperatures below zero, as low as ‒ °C. This
feature plays a vital role in maintaining the biochemical structure of delicate samples during high-speed centrifugation.
Mistake
Users often miss or adjust the temperature in time-pressed
experiments. Beginning a spin without allowing the chamber to
reach the set temperature can result in the breakdown or
alteration of biological materials.
Tip
Neuation Brand iFuge UC R by Accumax’s Quick Cool
Feature to pre-cool the chamber and bring it to the set
temperature before loading your samples. Its large, backlit LCD
makes it easy to monitor and adjust settings—helping you
protect your sample.

7. Picking the Wrong Rotor
Rotors are key to centrifugation. The rotor type and angle affect how samples separate.
Mistake
Using a rotor that doesn’t fit your sample tubes or give you the results you want
can lead to poor separation, broken tubes, or even damage to your machine.
Tip
Go for a refrigerated centrifuge with different rotor options. Check that you’re
using the right rotor for your method and never force tubes to fit.
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8. Using an Unbalanced Load
This is the most common and risky mistake. An unbalanced load can make the machine
shake hard, hurt the rotor, or even make the centrifuge stop working out of nowhere.
Newer models now have systems to spot imbalances and features that cut off power to
stop damage and keep users safe.
Tip
Make sure to check if your sample arrangement is balanced. If your machine has
built-in safety features, let them work—but don’t depend on them too much.

9. Not Maintaining and Cleaning
A refrigerated centrifuge looks tough, but it’s a sensitive, precision tool. Bad upkeep,
such as letting frost build up, not checking rotor damage, or failing to clean messes, can
hurt how well it works and how long it lasts.
Tip
Clean the chamber often, check rotors for rust, and make sure water doesn’t
collect. Set up regular expert maintenance if your lab runs a lot of samples.

10. Not Using Programmable Options
If you often repeat the same steps, saved programs can cut down on time and mistakes.
Many new centrifuges now let you save programs—you can store up to of them, each with four settings you can change.
Mistake
Not using this feature can waste time and lead to inconsistent
setups.
Tip
Set up presets for common tests. This speeds up work and
makes sure everything’s done the same way, which is key in
labs with many users.

11. Not Paying Attention to Correct Speed and Time
Centrifugation depends on force—and force is controlled by two key settings: speed (RPM) and time. If you choose the wrong values, you
might not separate your samples well or you could damage them.
All the Accumax Refrigerated Centrifuges, ie iFuge M PR, iFuge UC R, etc., offer a lot of options along with speeds you can set from ??? to
,??? RPM and timers that go from seconds to ??? minutes, including an infinite mode that runs forever, that too on the digital display.
?Mistake
Many people still work out RCF (relative centrifugal force)
by hand, which makes it more likely they’ll make
mistakes.
?Tip
Pick machines with one-touch RPM/RCF conversion. This
saves time and stops manual errors. Also, check your
timing for each sample type to avoid spinning too much or
too little.

12. Not Using the Quick Spin
Option
Sometimes you just need a fast light spin to settle what’s in the tube. Instead of putting
in settings by hand for these short spins, a quick spin feature offers a fast and trusty
choice.
Mistake
Taking too long to set up for something you can do with one button press.
Tip
Get to know the quick spin feature on your cold centrifuge—it’s useful for tasks in
molecular biology and fast pelleting.

13. Quick Best Practices Checklist

14. Quick Best Practices
Checklist
Cool the centrifuge to
the right temperature
before you add
samples.
Use the one-touch
RPM/RCF switch to cut
down on mistakes.
Make sure to balance
tubes.
Pick the right rotor for
your task.
Tidy up the chamber
and check rotors often.
Set up programs for
tasks you do again and
again.
Use the quick spin option for fast jobs.

15. Conclusion

16. Conclusion
A cooled centrifuge is key for any lab that needs to keep samples safe and separate them well. But even top-notch gear can run into trouble
from everyday slip-ups. If you pay attention to how you run and take care of your centrifuge—and make the most of its built-in tools—you can
help it last longer, get better results, and keep your workspace safer. Want to get a better refrigerated centrifuge that’s easy to use, super
safe, and can do it all? Check out how our lab gear can make your centrifuging smarter and safer.
Also Read: Top 5 Benefits of Using a Refrigerated Centrifuge

17. Get in Touch
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