Eppendorf 5810R Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge

Eppendorf 5810R Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge with A-4-62 Swing-Bucket Rotor

A good multipurpose centrifuge earns its bench space by handling more than one workflow. In a busy biotechnology, cell culture, pharmaceutical, or research laboratory, that may mean processing conical tubes in the morning, blood collection tubes later in the day, and plates or larger bottles for another project. The Eppendorf 5810R Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge with A-4-62 swing-bucket rotor is particularly well suited for laboratories that need this kind of flexibility from a single instrument.

This particular Eppendorf 5810R includes the A-4-62 swing-bucket rotor with four 250 mL rectangular buckets. With this rotor installed, the centrifuge reaches 4,000 RPM and 3,220 × g while accommodating vessels ranging from small tubes through 250 mL bottles, depending on the adapters being used. The horizontal separation provided by a swinging-bucket rotor also makes this configuration useful for blood tubes, conical tubes, cell culture applications, and other protocols where pellet orientation or sample interface is important.

The 5810R itself adds refrigerated operation, programmable acceleration and braking profiles, automatic rotor recognition, and a low loading height that makes routine operation comfortable. It is an established Eppendorf platform that remains a practical choice for laboratories looking for a capable refrigerated centrifuge without moving to a larger floor-model system.

At American Instrument Exchange, every refurbished centrifuge is inspected, cleaned, and tested before shipment. With refrigerated models such as the 5810R, our technicians verify both centrifuge operation and temperature performance. Because this unit is supplied with the A-4-62 rotor, the centrifuge and rotor are also tested together as a complete system.

Features of the Eppendorf 5810R with A-4-62 Rotor

• Includes Eppendorf A-4-62 swing-bucket rotor and four 250 mL rectangular buckets

• Maximum speed with included A-4-62 rotor: 4,000 RPM

• Maximum RCF with included A-4-62 rotor: 3,220 × g

• A-4-62 capacity: 4 × 250 mL

• Accommodates tubes and bottles from 0.2 mL to 250 mL with appropriate adapters

• Suitable for blood collection tubes, conical tubes, bottles, and plates

• Refrigerated temperature range: -9°C to +40°C

• Centrifuge platform capable of up to 14,000 RPM and 20,913 × g with compatible high-speed rotors

• 35 user-defined program spaces

• 10 acceleration and 10 braking ramps

• Low-profile design for easier loading and unloading

• 120V electrical configuration

• 90-day warranty included from American Instrument Exchange

• Refurbished and tested by American Instrument Exchange

The distinction between the centrifuge's maximum performance and the performance of the included rotor is important. While the 5810R platform can reach substantially higher speeds with compatible fixed-angle rotors, this A-4-62 configuration is optimized for capacity and sample-format flexibility rather than maximum centrifugal force.

Why Laboratories Choose the Eppendorf 5810R

The appeal of the 5810R is straightforward: it can perform the work of several more specialized centrifuges without occupying the floor space of a larger centrifugation system.

The included A-4-62 rotor makes this particular configuration especially useful as a general-purpose centrifuge. With the correct adapters, laboratories can use the same rotor for common tube formats encountered in cell culture, molecular biology, clinical research, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical laboratories.

Refrigeration adds another important capability. The 5810R provides a temperature range from -9°C to +40°C, allowing researchers to maintain controlled conditions when processing temperature-sensitive cells, proteins, nucleic acids, and other biological materials. The FastTemp function can be used to bring the chamber toward the desired operating temperature before a run.

For laboratories comparing Eppendorf models or replacing an existing centrifuge, browse our selection of used and refurbished laboratory centrifuges from American Instrument Exchange.

Common Applications for the Eppendorf 5810R with A-4-62 Rotor

The A-4-62 configuration makes the 5810R particularly useful for laboratories performing a mixture of routine research and sample-processing procedures rather than a single specialized centrifugation protocol.

Common applications include:

• Mammalian cell culture processing

• Cell harvesting and pelleting

• 15 mL and 50 mL conical tube processing

• Blood collection tube centrifugation

• Bacterial culture processing

• Protein and nucleic acid sample preparation

• Buffer and reagent preparation

• Clinical and translational research

• Microplate and deepwell plate processing with appropriate buckets

• General biotechnology and pharmaceutical research

Because adapters can change the number and size of vessels accommodated by the A-4-62 buckets, laboratories can configure the rotor around their most frequently used sample formats.

Eppendorf A-4-62 Rotor and Included Accessories

This particular centrifuge includes the Eppendorf A-4-62 swing-bucket rotor with four 250 mL rectangular buckets.

The A-4-62 provides:

• 4 × 250 mL maximum bucket capacity

• 4,000 RPM maximum speed

• 3,220 × g maximum RCF

• Swinging-bucket geometry

• Compatibility with tubes and bottles from 0.2 mL through 250 mL using appropriate adapters

• Plate-processing capability with the appropriate plate buckets/configuration

• Optional aerosol-tight bucket caps

This is an especially useful rotor for laboratories that frequently change sample formats. Rather than committing the centrifuge to a single tube size, the appropriate adapters can allow the A-4-62 to process common laboratory vessels ranging from microtubes to conical tubes and larger bottles.

For applications requiring significantly greater centrifugal force, the 5810R can also accept compatible high-speed fixed-angle rotors. This allows laboratories to expand the centrifuge's capabilities without necessarily purchasing a second refrigerated centrifuge.

Eppendorf 5810R Specifications

Specifications compiled from Eppendorf manufacturer literature, technical documentation, and American Instrument Exchange product information.

Power Requirements and Shipping Considerations

Despite being categorized as a benchtop centrifuge, the refrigerated 5810R is a substantial instrument weighing approximately 218 pounds. Laboratories should plan for a sturdy laboratory bench or equipment stand and adequate ventilation around the refrigeration system.

This unit operates on 120V, 50–60 Hz power. Because of its size and weight, American Instrument Exchange typically prepares the centrifuge for secure shipment to help protect the refrigeration system, rotor chamber, controls, and included accessories during transit.

Refurbished Eppendorf Centrifuges from American Instrument Exchange

The Eppendorf 5810R has been widely used in research laboratories for many years, which makes condition and testing particularly important when purchasing a pre-owned unit.

American Instrument Exchange technicians inspect and test refurbished centrifuges for motor performance, bearings, braking, controls, lid and safety systems, and overall mechanical operation. Refrigerated centrifuges are also tested to verify that the refrigeration system reaches and maintains temperature properly.

With this particular configuration, we also inspect the A-4-62 rotor and buckets and test the rotor/centrifuge combination together before shipment.

Laboratories expanding beyond centrifugation can also source refurbished laboratory incubators, laboratory freezers and ultra-low freezers, and biosafety cabinets from American Instrument Exchange.

Eppendorf 5810R Service and Support

American Instrument Exchange and AIE Laboratory Services provide diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repair support for centrifuges and a broad range of general laboratory equipment.

For an older refrigerated centrifuge such as the 5810R, proper evaluation of the refrigeration system, drive assembly, lid safety system, controls, and rotor condition is particularly important. Our technicians can help laboratories evaluate existing centrifuges as well as determine whether repair or replacement is the more practical option.

Eppendorf 5810R with A-4-62 Rotor Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the A-4-62 rotor instead of a fixed-angle rotor?

The A-4-62 prioritizes versatility and capacity. A fixed-angle rotor is generally preferable when maximum speed and RCF are the primary objectives, while the A-4-62 is better suited to laboratories processing multiple tube sizes, bottles, blood tubes, or plates. Its swinging-bucket design also produces horizontal separation during centrifugation.

Can I centrifuge 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes in the A-4-62?

Yes. The A-4-62 can accommodate common conical tube formats when equipped with the correct bucket adapters. This flexibility is one reason the rotor is useful in cell culture and general biotechnology laboratories.

Why does the 5810R have a 14,000 RPM maximum speed if this unit only reaches 4,000 RPM?

The 14,000 RPM figure refers to the 5810R centrifuge platform, while rotor design determines the allowable operating speed for a particular configuration. The included A-4-62 swing-bucket rotor has a maximum operating speed of 4,000 RPM and 3,220 × g. Compatible fixed-angle rotors can operate at substantially higher speeds.

Is this a good centrifuge for a cell culture laboratory?

Yes. The combination of refrigeration, swinging-bucket operation, and compatibility with common conical tubes and larger vessels makes the 5810R/A-4-62 combination particularly useful for cell culture laboratories processing cell suspensions, media, and harvested cells.

Can the A-4-62 be used for microplates?

Yes, but the configuration matters. The A-4-62 family can support plate centrifugation with the appropriate plate buckets and accessories. Laboratories intending to process microplates or deepwell plates should confirm the required bucket configuration rather than assuming the standard 250 mL rectangular buckets will accept their plates.

Should I consider the vintage when purchasing an Eppendorf 5810R?

Yes. There are different generations of the 5810R in circulation, and rotor compatibility can depend on the specific version or serial-number range. If you already own a rotor that you intend to use with this centrifuge, contact American Instrument Exchange before purchasing so we can verify compatibility.

Does this particular Eppendorf 5810R include the rotor and buckets?

Yes. This unit includes the Eppendorf A-4-62 swing-bucket rotor with four 250 mL rectangular buckets. American Instrument Exchange tests the rotor and centrifuge together before shipment.

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