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Southwest Science AArdvark(TM) HighSpeed(TM) Personal Microcentrifuge
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Southwest Science's AArdvark HighSpeed(TM) Personal Microcentrifuge is a full-featured, high
speed, 12-place microcentrifuge in a compact size with a compact price to match. The AArdvark comes with a
solid aluminum rotor with cover that holds 1.5ml or 2.0ml tubes. Optional adapters for 0.5ml and 0.2ml tubes
are also available. Digital controls are used to set Speed or g-force and time with a real time display of
parameters.  A unique Q-SPIN button is also provide for quick spin-downs.  The AArdvark is solidly built with
a brushless motor and comes with a
2-year warranty. Below is a comparison of Southwest's AArdvark to
Eppendorf's Mini Spin Plus and you will find the AArdvark has better specs and almost a $1,000 lower price.   
Product
Specifications
     
Speed: 500-15,000 rpm
in 100 rpm increments
RCF:  to 15,100 x g
in 100 x g steps
Timer: 30 sec.to 99 min.
or continuous operation
Rotor: 12-place, solid
aluminum with cover
holds 12 x1.5ml /2.0ml  
tubes. Inserts for 0.5ml
& 0.2ml tubes available
Rotor autoclavable:
at 121C for 20 minutes
Cold Room Safe to 2C
Acceleration
:
Deceleration:
Noise Level: <56 dbA
Dimensions  w x d x h
13.3"  x 13" x 13"
Weight: 11.7 lbs
Power: 115V/60Hz 3A   
Warranty: 2-years
Canada Shipping Charge                  $40.00
for shipments to Canada
model SCARD12  AArdvark(TM)        $669.00
Personal Microcentrifuge
model SC1012-A5                                $28.00
adapters (12) for 0.5ml tubes
model SC1012-A2                                $28.00
adapters (12) for 0.2ml tubes
Southwest's Money Back Guarantee on our          
   HighSpeed(TM) line of microcentrifuges.
If you are not fully satisfied with your HighSpeed(TM)
microcentrifuge, just return it complete and
undamaged within 45 days of purchase and receive a
full refund of your purchase price.
                  Compare* Southwest's AArdvark to the Eppendorf Mini Spin Plus
                                                         AArdvark                                  Mini Spin Plus
Speed                                           500 to 15,000 rpm                          800 to 14,500 rpm
max g-force (RCF)                              15,100 x g                                   only 14,500 x g
12-plce aluminum rotor                            yes                                                   yes
Digital Controls                                        yes                                                   yes
Digital Timer                                            yes                                                   yes
Price                                                    only $669                           
List Price almost $1,000 more!!   
            *  Comparison based on Eppendorf 's US website specs and pricing as of May 2012