Ohaus Frontier FC5816 Multipurpose Centrifuge
€4.515,00 excl. VAT
The Ohaus Frontier FC5816 is a multipurpose centrifuge built for blood collection tubes, plasma and serum separation, cell culture, and industrial or pharmaceutical QC. It reaches speeds of 200 rpm – 15,000 rpm and a maximum relative centrifugal force of 21,379 g, giving reliable separation performance on the benchtop. The rotor accepts a maximum capacity of 6 x 250 ml, so you can size the run to the sample volumes your lab actually processes. Automatic rotor recognition, a motorized lid lock, and imbalance and over-speed protection keep operators safe during every run. Noise stays at ≤61±2 dB(A), and the unit weighs 115 lb (52 kg), so you can plan for the right spot in a shared lab space before it arrives. Labman stocks the Ohaus Frontier FC5816 for laboratories across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, with rotors and accessories sized to your protocol.
Multipurpose centrifuge for High-Throughput Laboratory Separation: Ohaus Frontier FC5816
The Ohaus Frontier FC5816 is built by Ohaus, which also owns Hermle Labortechnik, a German centrifuge manufacturer with decades of engineering experience. It suits laboratories that need blood collection tubes, plasma and serum separation, cell culture, and industrial or pharmaceutical QC, with a speed range up to 200 rpm – 15,000 rpm and a maximum relative centrifugal force of 21,379 g. The rotor supports a maximum capacity of 6 x 250 ml.
- Speed and force: up to 200 rpm – 15,000 rpm, 21,379 g maximum RCF
- Capacity: rotors up to 6 x 250 ml
- Application fit: blood collection tubes, plasma and serum separation, cell culture, and industrial or pharmaceutical QC
- Safety: automatic rotor recognition, motorized lid lock, over-speed and imbalance protection
- Availability: distributed by Labman for laboratories across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg

OHAUS FC5816 Multipurpose Centrifuge – High-Capacity & High-Speed Lab Solution
The OHAUS FC5816, part of the Frontier 5000 Multi-Pro Series, is a high-performance multipurpose centrifuge engineered for laboratories requiring large-capacity, high-speed separation. With a speed range from 200 to 15,000 rpm and a maximum RCF of 21,379 × g, it supports high-throughput processing for research, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
Designed for flexibility, the FC5816 accommodates rotors up to 6 × 250 mL and supports a wide variety of tubes from 0.2 mL to 250 mL, including both angle and swing-out rotors. The centrifuge is supplied without a rotor, giving users full freedom to choose from a broad range of compatible options based on their specific workflow needs.
Key features include a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel chamber, backlit LCD display, and a rotary knob for intuitive control. The unit offers 99 programmable memory slots, 10 acceleration and 10 braking profiles, and flexible run times from 10 seconds to 99 hours 59 minutes, plus a Quick Spin option for rapid cycles.
Advanced safety features such as automatic rotor recognition, motorized lid lock, over-speed protection, and imbalance detection provide reliable and secure operation. Despite its performance, the FC5816 remains relatively quiet at ≤ 61 ± 2 dB(A) and is compact enough to fit on most benchtops, with dimensions of 538 × 354 × 446 mm and a weight of 52 kg.
Key Features:
Speed Range: 200–15,000 rpm (max. 21,379 × g)
Capacity: Supports rotors up to 6 × 250 mL
Programmable Memory: 99 user programs
Acceleration/Braking: 10 profiles each + Quick Spin
Controls: LCD display with rotary knob
Safety: Auto rotor ID, lid lock, over-speed and imbalance protection
Noise Level: ≤ 61 ± 2 dB(A)
Power Supply: 520 W, 230 V
Dimensions: 538 × 354 × 446 mm
Weight: 52 kg
Rotor Options: Compatible with 13 rotor types and 71 accessories
The OHAUS FC5816 multipurpose centrifuge delivers exceptional capacity, speed, and safety in one compact unit—perfect for labs with demanding separation tasks.
Warranty: 2 years
Lead time: 1-2 weeks
| Speed Range | 200 rpm – 15,000 rpm |
| Maximum Relative Centrifuge Force (x g) | 21,379 g |
| Maximum Capacity(Rotor) | 6 x 250 ml |
| Program memories | 99 |
| Rotor In Package | Not applicable |
| Acceleration Gear | 10 |
| Deceleration Gear | 10 |
| Dimensions | 21.18 in x 13.94 in x 17.56 in (538 mm x 354 mm x 446 mm) (LxHxW) |
| Display | LCD with backlight |
| Lid lock | Motor driven |
| Net Weight | 115 lb (52 kg) |
| Noise Level | ≤61±2 dB(A) |
| Power | AC Power (Included) |
| Power Consumption | 530 W |
| Pre-cool time | Not applicable |
| Rotor Compatibility | Angle 4 x 85ml RB ID Hi; Angle 6 x 250 ml FB ID; Angle 44 x 1.5 / 2.0 ml ID V2; Angle 30 x 15 ml RB/FA ID; Angle 6 x 50 ml RB ID Hi; Rotor Angle 24×1.5/2.0ml ID BIOSEALS V1; Angle 10 x 50 ml FA ID; Angle 20 x 10 ml RB ID Hi; Angle 6 x 85 ml RB ID; Swing out 16 x 50 ml ID; Swing out 4 x 250 ml ID; Swing out 2 x 3MTP ID |
| Rotor Recognition Method | Auto |
| Running Time | Continous; Quickspin; 10 sec to 99 h 59 min 59 sec |
| Safety Certification | CE; FCC |
| Working Environment | 41°F – 95 °F, 80%RH, non-condensing (5°C – 35°C, 80%RH, non-condensing) |
This centrifuge is supplied without a rotor so you can match it exactly to your workflow. Compatible rotor options include:
- Angle 4 x 85ml RB ID Hi
- Angle 6 x 250 ml FB ID
- Angle 44 x 1.5 / 2.0 ml ID V2
- Angle 30 x 15 ml RB/FA ID
- Angle 6 x 50 ml RB ID Hi
- Rotor Angle 24×1.5/2.0ml ID BIOSEALS V1
- Angle 10 x 50 ml FA ID
- Angle 20 x 10 ml RB ID Hi
- Angle 6 x 85 ml RB ID
- Swing out 16 x 50 ml ID
- Swing out 4 x 250 ml ID
- Swing out 2 x 3MTP ID
Contact Labman for rotor and adapter pricing or to confirm compatibility with your tubes.
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