Hettich Rotixa 500RS

Centrifuge

A blood bank centrifuge or industrial centrifuge with a high sample capacity and a maximum RCF of 18,038, making it suitable for 4 x 450–1,000 ml blood bags. Specially designed buckets keep the blood bags upright during centrifugation for improved separation of blood components. In industrial research laboratories, it can hold 4 bottles up to 1,000 ml, special shelves and containers for various purposes. This unit has cooling capabilities.

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Hettich Rotixa 500RS

Industrial Centrifuge

Robust floor-standing centrifuge with cooling and high capacity. The size and performance make it the ideal floor-standing centrifuge for industrial laboratories.

Max. capacity: 4 x 1,000 ml or 6 x 250 ml Max. speed: 11,500 RPM and max. RCF: 18,038

This refrigerated centrifuge has a temperature range from -20°C to +40°C.

Industry and research High capacity for a diverse range of samples. Special rotors and accessories for bottles, ASTM, Babcock, Schlenk and Chrome Bath tubes.

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Product specifications

Areas of Use

The Hettich Rotixa 500RS is a compact floor-standing refrigerated centrifuge that combines high performance with a small footprint. With up to 11,500 RPM and a maximum RCF of 18,038, it delivers significantly higher centrifugal force than most floor-standing centrifuges in its class, making it highly versatile for industrial applications.

Typical areas of use include:

  • Separation and processing of large sample volumes (up to 4 x 1,000 ml) in production and quality control
  • Particle separation and sedimentation in the chemical and materials technology industry
  • Quality control in the food industry with high sample throughput
  • Centrifugation of ASTM, Babcock, Schlenk and Chrome Bath tubes for specialised industrial analyses
  • Separation of emulsions, suspensions and colloids in chemical production
  • Microplate centrifugation (MTP, DWP, PCR) for high-throughput analyses
  • Blood bank applications with up to 4 blood bags per run
  • Sample preparation in environmental analysis and geotechnical investigations

The Rotixa 500RS is built for long service life with durable components, and is suited for continuous operation in demanding industrial environments.

Advantages

The Rotixa 500RS provides industrial operations with a compact and powerful centrifugation solution with exceptional flexibility.

Compact footprint — high performance Despite its relatively compact size (650 x 814 mm), the Rotixa 500RS delivers up to 18,038 RCF — far exceeding what most floor-standing centrifuges of this size offer. This saves valuable floor space in production facilities and laboratories.

Five different rotors for maximum flexibility With five available rotors (three swing-out and two fixed-angle rotors), the centrifuge can be adapted to everything from large 1,000 ml bottles to microplates and small sample tubes. This makes it one machine for many different processes.

Powerful cooling with a wide temperature range Integrated cooling system with stepless temperature regulation from -20°C to +40°C protects temperature-sensitive samples throughout the centrifugation process.

Special rotors for industrial standards Dedicated rotors and adapters for ASTM, Babcock, Schlenk and Chrome Bath tubes make the Rotixa 500RS ideal for standardised industrial analyses in oil, dairy, chemical and surface treatment applications.

89 programmable memory positions Store and recall up to 89 centrifugation programmes for rapid switching between different processes. 19 individual acceleration and deceleration levels provide precise control over the run.

Registered medical device Certified in accordance with Directive 93/42/EC, qualifying it for use in regulated environments.

Technical specifications

Functions

The Rotixa 500RS is designed for reliable operation in demanding industrial environments with a focus on safety and ease of use.

  • Robust metal cabinet and lid for long-term industrial use
  • Inspection window in the lid for monitoring during operation
  • Electric single-handed lid lock with drop protection
  • Emergency lid release in the event of a power failure
  • Stainless steel chamber for easy cleaning and long service life
  • Automatic rotor recognition — eliminates misuse
  • Brushless motor for stable operation, low maintenance and long service life
  • Imbalance monitoring with automatic shutdown
  • Simple operation with keypad and control wheel
  • Temperature display in both °C and °F
  • Error display on screen
  • 89 programmable memory positions

Rotor alternatives

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Documentation

Data sheetHettich Rotixa 500 RS (PDF)

Key technical data:

  • Max. capacity: 4 × 1,000 ml or 6 × 250 ml
  • Max. speed: 11,500 RPM
  • Max. RCF: 18,038
  • Temperature range: -20°C to +40°C
  • Dimensions: 650 × 814 × 973 mm
  • Weight: approx. 219 kg

Dimensions

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Who is Rotixa 500RS suited for?

The Rotixa 500RS is ideal for industrial operations requiring a compact yet powerful floor-standing centrifuge with high flexibility. It is particularly well suited for:

  • Chemical industry performing standardised analyses with ASTM, Babcock and Schlenk tubes
  • Food and dairy producers requiring centrifugation for quality control
  • Surface treatment industry analysing Chrome Bath samples
  • Pharmaceutical industry requiring high RCF and temperature-controlled separation
  • Materials technology environments working with particle separation and sedimentation
  • Oil and petroleum industry performing ASTM standard analyses
  • Industrial laboratories requiring one flexible centrifuge for many different sample types and formats

About the Manufacturer Hettich

Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of laboratory equipment with extensive experience in developing centrifuges for research, diagnostics and industry. The company is headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany, and supplies laboratory solutions to universities, hospitals and research institutions worldwide.

Hettich is renowned for high quality, operational reliability and precise technology, and its products are used in everything from routine analyses to advanced research projects. The product range includes laboratory centrifuges, refrigerated centrifuges and specialised solutions for analytical and development laboratories.

At Labhuset you will find a selection of centrifuges from Hettich tailored to the needs of modern laboratories.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The Rotixa 500RS combines a compact footprint (650 x 814 mm) with exceptionally high performance — up to 18,038 RCF. Most floor-standing centrifuges of a comparable size deliver significantly lower centrifugal force. In addition, it offers five different rotors, making it highly versatile for a wide range of industrial applications.

The centrifuge has dedicated rotors and adapters for ASTM tubes (petroleum analysis), Babcock tubes (fat analysis in dairy products), Schlenk tubes (chemical analyses) and Chrome Bath tubes (surface treatment). This makes it a highly versatile tool for standardised industrial analyses.

The capacity varies with rotor selection and sample size. With the 4-place swing-out rotor: up to 4 x 1,000 ml large bottles, or up to 336 microlitre tubes. With the 6-place swing-out rotor: up to 6 x 250 ml or 240 microlitre tubes. With the 2-place swing-out rotor: up to 20 microplates. The fixed-angle rotors accommodate up to 6 x 250 ml or 6 x 94 ml depending on the model.

The centrifuge weighs approximately 219 kg and requires a standard 230V single-phase power connection. The floor should be stable and level. Compared to larger floor-standing centrifuges such as the Roto Silenta 630RS, installation is simpler as it does not require three-phase power.

Yes. With the 4-place swing-out rotor (4294) and plate buckets (4280), it can handle up to 24 microplates per run, including MTP, DWP, PCR plates and PCR strips. With the 2-place rotor (4282), it can accommodate up to 20 plates.

The noise level is 52–59 dB(A) depending on the rotor, which is low for a floor-standing centrifuge with this level of performance. The brushless motor contributes to smooth and vibration-free operation.

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