Description:

The Eppendorf 5424 is a benchtop microcentrifuge designed for rapid, reliable processing of up to 24 × 1.5/2.0 mL tubes. It features a clear color-graphic display and intuitive control panel with a dedicated short-spin key for quick protocols. A soft-touch, one-finger lid closure and automatic imbalance detection enhance safety, while programmable acceleration profiles (SOFT and standard ramps) allow gentle sample handling or maximum throughput. The compact footprint and USB port for data logging make it ideally suited for molecular biology, clinical, or biohazard workflows where space, speed, and sample integrity are critical.

Economic Advantage:

Upon its introduction, the 5424 series distinguished itself by marrying high-speed performance (15,000 rpm/21,130 × g) with whisper-quiet operation (<51 dB[A]), reducing noise-related distractions in the lab. Its ergonomic design—deriving from comprehensive user-studies—streamlined everyday routines, cutting cycle setup times and minimizing training overhead. Compact and energy-efficient (max. 250 W, ECO-friendly standby), it offered labs a lower total cost of ownership compared to bulkier predecessors and competing models, solidifying its reputation as the go-to microcentrifuge for moderate-throughput applications/