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VectaSpin™ Centrifuge Filters
Whatman VectaSpin centrifuge filters are ideal for the quick and
easy preparation of a wide range of laboratory samples by
centrifugation. The centrifuge filters are available in 400 µL,
3 mL and 20 mL sizes and are produced from pigment free
polypropylene to eliminate sample contamination.
VectaSpin centrifuge filters are supplied with a range of
filtration and separation media. A 10 µm mesh is available for
the filtration of coarse particulates. VectaSpin Micro and
VectaSpin 3 are also available with a range of ultrafiltration
membranes which can separate macromolecules, such as proteins,
based on differences in their molecular weights.
The centrifuge filters are compatible with all common
centrifuge rotors and holders. Filtrate can be stored in the
receiving tube after centrifugation eliminating the need for a
separate storage tube.
VectaSpin 3™
Features and Benefits
- 3 mL sample capacity is ideal for many
laboratory samples
- Store filtrate in receiving tube,
reducing costs and saving time in the laboratory
- Frosted area on tube for easy sample
identification
Applications
- HPLC sample preparation
- Biotechnology and life science
- Environmental research
- Removal of microspheres in aqueous
solution
- Filtration of river waters
- Protein separation from sample
matrices
VectaSpin™ Micro
Features and Benefits
- Quick and easy-to-use. Supplied ready assembled saving
time in the laboratory
- Prefilter versions available for difficult-to-filter
samples
- Frosted area on tube for easy sample identification
Applications
- Removal of cells from culture media
- Particle removal from solvents
- Liquid chromatography sample
preparation
- Removal of bacteria from sample
material
- Fractionation/purification of proteins
VectaSpin 20™
Features and Benefits
- 20 mL sample capacity is ideal for
large volume samples
- Screw top cap for easy sample storage
Applications
- Easy particle removal from large volume samples
- Environmental sample filtration
- Sample preparation and collection
- Ligand binding studies
- Buffer exchange
Centrex Centrifuge Filters
Features and Benefits
- Centrifugal filter units with various
types of membrane filter
- Rapid and simple preparation of a
large number of samples
- More than six samples can be processed
at once
- Ideal for automated systems and
high-speed batch filtration with robots
- Considerably reduced contamination
risk when working with radioactive or biologically hazardous
material
- Cross-contamination avoided
Centrex 5mL Centrifuge Filters
Applications
- 0.45 µm CA membrane for the rapid
elution of agarose gels
- Nylon, RC and CA membranes for the
removal of particles and microorganisms from HPLC samples
- Sample preparation for quality control
- Glass fiber for the filtration of very
highly loaded samples or a prefilter before a further
filtration step
Centrex 25mL Centrifuge Filters
Applications
- Filtration of soil samples
- Clarification of antibody or other protein solutions
- Filtration of cell cultures
| Typical Data |
| |
VectaSpin Micro |
VectaSpin 3 |
VectaSpin 20 |
| Housing (pigment free) |
Polypropylene |
Polypropylene |
Polypropylene |
| Insert Capacity |
400 µL |
3 mL |
20 mL |
| Receiving Tube
Capacities |
| with inserts |
1.25 mL |
5 mL |
25 mL |
| without inserts |
2.0 mL |
10 mL |
50 mL |
| |
| Maximum Force |
10,000 G |
5,000 G* |
2,075 G* |
| Tube Dimensions |
42 mm x 10.6 mm |
87 mm x 16.4 mm |
35 mm dia. x 117 mm (with cap)
31 mm dia. x 104 mm (without cap) |
| Cap |
| material |
Polypropylene |
Polypropylene |
Polypropylene |
| closure |
N/A |
N/A |
Screw-on |
Minimum Force for RCF**
(polypropylene 0.45 µm) |
N/A |
2,000 G |
N/A |
| |
| Temperature
Resistance |
| in use |
+4ºC to +40ºC |
+4ºC to +40ºC |
+4ºC to +40ºC |
for sample storage
(without filter insert) |
–70ºC to +50ºC |
–70ºC to +50ºC |
–70ºC to +50ºC |
| |
| Insert |
| material |
Polypropylene |
Polypropylene |
Polypropylene |
| overall height |
N/A |
N/A |
61 mm |
*Do not use at centrifugal forces above the recommended maximum.
**All other devices no minimum RCF.
Other Considerations: Ultrafiltration
The cellulose acetate and polysulfone membranes contain glycerin
as a wetting agent. This may be removed if necessary by
pre-rinsing with distilled water or buffers.
Transparent spots may appear on filters under higher levels of
humidity. These are due to the glycerin and do not affect
performance of the filter.
| Ordering Information
- VectaSpin 3 |
| Catalog Number |
Membrane |
Pore Size (µm) |
Quantity/Pack |
| Microfiltration |
| 6831-0405 |
PVDF |
0.45 |
25 |
| 6832-0405 |
Polypropylene |
0.45 |
25 |
| Ultrafiltration |
| 6835-3005 |
Polysulfone |
30 K |
25 |
| 6835-1005 |
Polysulfone |
10 K |
25 |
| Coarse Filtration |
| 6838-0005 |
Polypropylene Mesh |
10 |
25 |
| Ordering Information
- VectaSpin Micro |
| Catalog Number |
Membrane |
Pore Size (µm) |
Quantity/Pack |
| Microfiltration |
| 6830-0021 |
Anopore |
0.02 |
100 |
| 6830-0201 |
Anopore |
0.2 |
100 |
| 6833-0201 |
Polysulfone |
0.2 |
100 |
| 6833-0401 |
Polysulfone |
0.45 |
100 |
| Ultrafiltration |
| 6835-3001 |
Polysulfone |
30 K |
100 |
| 6835-1101 |
Polysulfone |
100 K |
100 |
| 6834-1001 |
Cellulose acetate |
12 K |
100 |
| 6834-2001 |
Cellulose acetate |
20 K |
100 |
| Coarse Filtration |
| 6838-0002 |
Polypropylene mesh |
10 |
25 |
| Ordering Information
- VectaSpin 20 |
| Catalog Number |
Membrane |
Pore Size (µm) |
Quantity/Pack |
| Microfiltration |
| 6830-0218 |
Anopore Plus with prefilter |
0.2 |
10 |
| 6832-0408 |
Polypropylene |
0.45 |
10 |
| Coarse Filtration |
| 6838-0008 |
Polypropylene mesh |
10 |
10 |
| 6838-0009 |
Polypropylene mesh |
10 |
100 |
| Ordering Information
- Centrex Centrifuge Filters |
| Pore Size µm |
Membrane/ Housing |
Color Code |
Qty/Pkg |
Catalogue Number |
| Centrex 5 mL
Sterile |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 0.2 |
CA/PP |
blue |
50 |
10 467 013 |
| 0.2 |
NL/PP |
brown |
50 |
10 467 015 |
| 0.45 |
CA/PP |
white |
50 |
10 467 017 |
| 0.45 |
NL/PP |
light brown |
50 |
10 467 021 |
| Centrex 5mL
Non-Sterile |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 0.45 |
NL/PP |
light brown |
250 |
10 467 012 |
| Centrex 25mL
Non-Sterile |
| 0.45 |
RC/PP |
- |
25 |
10 467 032 |
Adapter: 17mm x 12mm
Centrex 25mL acceleration: 4000 x g |
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