The Thermo Scientific M10 microplate swing-out rotor is a dedicated swinging bucket rotor for microplates on the C Series compact centrifuges. Moreover, this rotor offers two bucket options for diverse plate applications. In addition, the M10 reaches a maximum speed of 4,400 rpm and an RCF of 2,576 x g. As a result, you process up to 4 microplates per run on a compact 4L benchtop platform.
Furthermore, you choose between unsealed buckets for standard plate applications or sealed buckets for biocontainment. Therefore, the M10 adapts to both routine and biohazardous plate protocols. Moreover, this rotor accommodates 4 standard microplates or 2 midi-deepwell plates per run. Additionally, this rotor supports TÜV NORD CERT-certified biocontainment via the sealed buckets.
In addition, the M10 offers transportable microplate carriers for maximum efficiency. Subsequently, you remove plates easily from the rotor without lifting the buckets. Moreover, this rotor is ideal for quick spins in ELISA protocols, qPCR sample preparation and high-throughput screening. Furthermore, the swing-out design promotes uniform sedimentation within the plate wells.
Finally, you benefit from Thermo Scientific Auto-Lock rotor exchange for rapid rotor changes without tools. Therefore, you switch quickly between microplate applications and other protocols on the same centrifuge. As a result, you combine plate centrifugation with routine blood analysis or cell culture on a single compact platform.
| Feature | M10 microplate swing-out rotor |
|---|---|
| Rotor type | Swinging bucket for microplates |
| Bucket position during rotation | 90° (horizontal) |
| Maximum capacity | 4 standard microplates or 2 midi-deepwell plates |
| Maximum speed | 4,400 rpm |
| Maximum RCF | 2,576 x g |
| Maximum rotor radius (Rmax) | 119 mm (unsealed) / 109 mm (sealed) |
| Compatible centrifuges | C1T, C1TR, C1FR |
| Biocontainment | Optional via sealed buckets, certified by TÜV NORD CERT |
| Maximum plate height | 33 mm |
| Rotor exchange | Auto-Lock, tool-free in 3 seconds |
| Construction | Aluminium with SlideCoat surface treatment |
| Application | ELISA, qPCR, high-throughput screening, microplate quick spins |
| Delivery | Rotor cross, buckets and lids are sold separately |
| SKU | Description |
|---|---|
| 75005706 | M10 rotor cross with SlideCoat |
| 75005723 | M10 unsealed buckets (set of 2, 4 standard or 2 deepwell plates) |
| 75005721 | M10 sealed microplate buckets with biocontainment (set of 2) |
| 75005722 | M10 cap set for sealed buckets (set of 2) |
| 75005732 | Replacement sealing set for M10 |
Dedicated microplate swing-out rotor for Thermo Scientific C Series compact centrifuges. With a capacity of 4 microplates or 2 midi-deepwell plates and 2,576 x g RCF, the M10 offers transportable microplate carriers. Suitable for ELISA, qPCR and high-throughput screening. Equipped with Auto-Lock rotor exchange and optional sealed buckets for biocontainment.








The M10 is compatible with Thermo Scientific C1T, C1TR and C1FR C Series compact centrifuges. Moreover, this rotor reaches a maximum speed of 4,400 rpm on all compatible models. In addition, all models share the same RCF of 2,576 x g. As a result, the M10 delivers consistent performance across the entire compact 4L benchtop platform.
Unsealed buckets (SKU 75005723) offer open plate access and are ideal for routine plate applications. Conversely, sealed buckets (SKU 75005721) offer integrated biocontainment for biohazardous samples. Moreover, the sealed buckets meet the TÜV NORD CERT certification. Therefore, choose unsealed buckets for maximum efficiency and sealed buckets for safe processing of infectious plates.
The M10 accommodates all standard microplates with a maximum height of 33 mm. Moreover, you process 4 standard plates or 2 midi-deepwell plates per run. In addition, 96-well, 384-well and 1536-well formats are all compatible. As a result, this rotor is suitable for ELISA protocols, qPCR sample preparation and high-throughput screening.
The microplate carriers of the M10 are designed for easy plate handling. Moreover, you remove plates from the centrifuge without lifting the buckets. Therefore, you save time when loading and unloading multiple plates in sequence. Subsequently, these carriers are ideal for laboratories with high plate volumes.
Thanks to Thermo Scientific Auto-Lock rotor exchange, you can switch the M10 in just three seconds without tools. Moreover, this feature provides full chamber access for easy cleaning. As a result, you switch easily between plate centrifugation and other applications such as blood analysis or microtube protocols.
For the M10, two essential replacement parts are available. Moreover, the cap set (SKU 75005722) is available for the sealed buckets. In addition, Thermo Scientific offers a replacement sealing set (SKU 75005732) for maintenance of the biocontainment function. As a result, the biocontainment function remains fully preserved throughout the lifespan of the rotor.