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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The Beckman Coulter Airfuge® (see Figure 1-1) is a benchtop
air-driven ultracentrifuge capable of accelerating rotors up to
110 000 rpm (revolutions per minute) in as little as 30 seconds. The
instrument uses no vacuum or high-speed bearings; the rotor is
supported and turned by streams of air. Rotor speed can be deter-
mined by conversion of the applied air pressure, as displayed on the
PRESSURE gauge, to rpm.
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An available Digital Speed Readout Accessory (347592), which
attaches to the top of the chamber door, continuously displays actual
rotor speed. Installation and use of the accessory are described in
publication AF-TB-013.
Figure 1-1. The Airfuge Ultracentrifuge
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This conversion is different for each type of rotor (see the graph in the applicable rotor manual).
Run Light
Pressure Regulator Knob
Description
