AnTing TDL-50D Benchtop Low-Speed Centrifuge

Overview

The AnTing TDL-50D is a benchtop low-speed centrifuge engineered for routine separation tasks in clinical laboratories, quality control environments, and academic research settings where moderate g-forces and high sample throughput are required. It operates on the principle of sedimentation under centrifugal force—accelerating particle settling based on differences in density, size, and shape within heterogeneous liquid suspensions. Unlike high-speed or ultracentrifuges, the TDL-50D is optimized for applications demanding robust mechanical stability, operational simplicity, and consistent reproducibility at rotational speeds up to 5000 rpm and relative centrifugal forces (RCF) up to 3600 × g. Its non-refrigerated design makes it suitable for ambient-temperature separations such as whole blood fractionation, cell pellet recovery, precipitate harvesting, and polymer clarification—where thermal sensitivity is not a limiting factor.

Key Features

• Variable-frequency motor drive ensures precise speed regulation, reduced mechanical wear, and extended service life compared to traditional brushed motors.
• Intuitive touchscreen LCD interface enables direct parameter input—including speed (rpm), time (0–99 min), and acceleration/deceleration profiles—without external software or PC dependency.
• Electronically interlocked safety door prevents operation unless fully latched, complying with IEC 61010-1 requirements for laboratory equipment safety.
• Reinforced polymer housing provides structural rigidity while minimizing overall mass (60 kg), facilitating repositioning within constrained lab spaces without compromising vibration damping.
• Fixed-angle rotor configuration (15 mL × 8) delivers rapid pelleting for standard microcentrifuge tubes; optional horizontal rotor support allows compatibility with larger-volume containers (up to 100 mL × 4).
• No integrated refrigeration system—ideal for protocols where temperature control is managed externally or unnecessary, reducing energy consumption and maintenance complexity.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The TDL-50D accommodates common laboratory tube formats including polypropylene conical tubes (15 mL), glass centrifuge tubes, and disposable plastic vials. Its rotor geometry supports both aqueous and mildly viscous media, including saline solutions, buffered suspensions, and diluted organic extracts. While not certified for biosafety level (BSL)-3 or containment applications, the unit meets general-purpose laboratory safety standards per IEC 61010-1 and conforms to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) directives (EN 61326-1). It does not carry FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance out-of-the-box; however, audit trails and electronic record integrity may be implemented via third-party LIMS integration when paired with validated data capture workflows.

Software & Data Management

The TDL-50D operates autonomously via its embedded firmware and requires no host computer connection for basic operation. All run parameters—including elapsed time, actual speed, and end-of-run status—are logged locally on the device’s non-volatile memory and displayed in real time. For traceability in GLP/GMP-aligned environments, users may export session logs via USB interface (optional accessory) in CSV format. No proprietary software suite is bundled; however, raw log files are compatible with standard spreadsheet and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for downstream analysis and reporting.

Applications

• Routine blood processing: separation of serum/plasma from whole blood using standard 15 mL conical tubes.
• Microbial culture harvesting: recovery of bacterial or yeast pellets prior to lysis or DNA extraction.
• Environmental sample preparation: solid-liquid separation of soil leachates or wastewater filtrates.
• Pharmaceutical QC: clarification of suspension-based formulations and excipient mixtures.
• Educational use: demonstration of sedimentation kinetics and centrifugal force principles in undergraduate physics and biochemistry labs.
• Industrial R&D: pre-filtration step in polymer emulsion stabilization studies or catalyst recovery protocols.

FAQ

Is the TDL-50D suitable for temperature-sensitive samples?

No—it is a non-refrigerated centrifuge and lacks active cooling. Samples requiring thermal stabilization must be pre-chilled and processed in controlled ambient conditions.
Can I use this centrifuge with 50 mL conical tubes?

Only with the optional horizontal rotor (100 mL × 4 capacity); the standard fixed-angle rotor accepts up to 15 mL tubes.
Does the unit support programmable acceleration/deceleration ramps?

Yes—the touchscreen interface allows user-defined ramp profiles to minimize sample disturbance during spin-up and spin-down phases.
What safety certifications does the TDL-50D hold?

It complies with IEC 61010-1 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use) and EN 61326-1 (EMC for Laboratory Equipment).
Is remote monitoring or network connectivity available?

Not natively. The device operates as a standalone instrument; integration with networked lab infrastructure requires external data acquisition hardware and custom middleware.