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| IV. DIY CENTRIFUGE |

A centrifuge is a laboratory device that is used for the separation of fluids, gas or liquid, based on density. Separation is achieved by spinning a vessel containing material at high speed; the centrifugal force pushes heavier materials to the outside of the vessel. This apparatus is found in most laboratories from academic to clinical to research and used to purify cells, subcellular organelles, viruses, proteins, and nucleic acids. There are multiple types of centrifuge, which can be classified by intended use or by rotor design. From the large floor variety to the micro-centrifuge, there are many varieties available for the researcher.

Tools

  • Drill, 3D printer, screws, Eva textile (laser cutter - optional), 2 - 4x lab tubes 25ml (centrifuge)

Components

n. Name Price Amount Source
01 Drill x € 1 Fab Lab BCN
02 Holder (3D printed) x € 1 Fablab BCN
03 Circle (3D printed) x € 1 Fablab BCN
04 Screws (4mm - 20mm) x € 1 p Fablab BCN
05 Screws (3mm - 5mm) x € 4 p Fablab BCN
06 Eva textile x € 1 (10x10 mm) Fablab BCN
07 Plastic tubes (25ml) x € 2 / 4 Pidiscat
TOTAL - x € - -

Axonometry view

3D-printed holder

Filament 3D printer Layer Temperature Printing speed Printing time Weight Infill
PLA Ender 3 0.3 mm 210°C 30 mm/sec 4 h 03 min x g 10 %

Process

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Last update: 2022-05-12