Ohaus FC5720R Centrifuge Multi PRO 120V, 20000 RPM
The Ohaus Frontier FC5720R is a high-speed benchtop centrifuge designed for versatile lab workflows. It offers high-performance separation in a compact design.
- Speed Range: 200 rpm – 20,000 rpm | Max RCF: 38,007 x g
- Best For: Molecular biology, temperature-sensitive samples, and multi-purpose research.
The core of the Frontier 5000 lineup — versatile, reliable benchtop centrifuges. The FC5720R includes a motor-driven lid lock for enhanced safety and ease of use.
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Built Greener — Environmental Leadership
CFC-Free Refrigeration: The FC5720R features a powerful cooling system that prioritizes environmental leadership, utilizing CFC-free refrigerants to minimize global warming potential while maintaining precise temperature control for sensitive samples.
German Engineering: Every Frontier 5720R model is engineered and manufactured in Germany, delivering the precision, build quality, and service longevity that research and clinical laboratories depend on.
Elite Refrigerated Centrifuge & Vortex Bundle
This premier lab starter bundle features the Ohaus Frontier 5720R Refrigerated Multi Pro Centrifuge paired with a complimentary high-performance vortexer. This package is specifically curated to provide elite-level sample preparation tools for demanding research, industrial, and clinical laboratories.
Featuring an intuitive interface with a 2-line backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), automatic rotor identification, and a maintenance-free induction drive—the FC5720R is a high-speed refrigerated workhorse. The unit features a corrosion-resistant stainless steel chamber and robust safety features.
- Bundle Includes: The refrigerated FC5720R unit and a FREE Mini Vortex Mixer (30392115).
- Rotor Note: This specific bundle does not include a rotor, allowing you to select the specialized rotor best suited for your high-speed applications.
- Precise cooling down to -20°C with rapid pre-cooling capabilities.
- Ideal for Nucleic Acid Separation, Protein Separation, and Cell Concentrating.
Choosing the Right Model
The Frontier series offers four distinct designs: Multi Pro, Multi, Micro, and Mini. The FC5720R is the highest-speed "Multi Pro" model, offering elite performance (up to 20,000 rpm) and a maximum capacity of 4 x 200 ml.
Size and Application
The FC5720R provides the cooling and extreme speeds necessary for advanced separation protocols. The included Mini Vortexer provides a powerful 2800 rpm fixed-speed mixing solution for various tube sizes.
Rotor Selection & Compatibility
While this bundle allows for custom rotor selection, the FC5720R is compatible with the widest range of high-speed Ohaus accessories to meet your specific needs:
- Angle 24 x 1.5 / 2.0 ml ID BIOSEALS
- Angle 24 x 1.5 / 2.0 ml ID BIOSEALS V1
- Angle 30 x 1.5 / 2.0 ml ID
- Angle 44 x 1.5 / 2.0 ml ID V1
- Angle 12 x 15 ml RB/FA ID
- Angle 30 x 15 ml RB/FA ID
- Angle 20 x 10 ml RB ID Hi
- Angle 4 x 85 ml RB ID Hi
- Angle 6 x 85 ml RB ID
- Angle 6 x 85 ml RB ID Hi
- Angle 6 x 50 ml RB ID Hi
- Angle 6 x 50 ml RB/FA ID
- Angle 10 x 50 ml FA ID
- Angle 4 x 8-Place PCR Strip ID
- Swing out 4 x 145 ml ID
- Swing out 4 x 200 ml ID
- Swing out 2 x 3MTP w/ bucket ID
Making Your Decision
- Bundle Value: This configuration is ideal for labs setting up new workstations, offering a flagship centrifuge with a free essential vortex mixer.
- Extreme Performance: Select this model if your protocols require RCF levels up to 38,007 x g and refrigeration.
- Verify that the dimensions (28 in x 14.2 in x 16 in) fit your designated bench space.
| Speed Range | 200 rpm – 20,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Maximum Relative Centrifugal Force | 38,007 x g |
| Maximum Capacity (Unit) | 4 x 200 ml |
| Refrigeration Range | -4 °F – 104 °F (-20 °C – 40 °C) |
| Dimensions (L x H x W) | 28 in x 14.2 in x 16 in (712 mm x 361 mm x 407 mm) |
| Net Weight | 157 lb (71 kg) |
| Power Consumption | 1.1 kW |
| Vortexer Included | (30392115) FREE Mini Vortex Mixer |
| Rotor Included | None (Sold Separately) |
| Rotor Recognition Method | Auto |
| Brand | Ohaus |
|---|---|
| UNSPSC | 41103900 |


