Hettich Rotixa 500RS

Industrial Centrifuge

Robust floor centrifuge with cooling and high capacity. Its size and performance make it the ideal floor centrifuge for industrial laboratories.

Max. capacity: 4 x 1,000 ml or 6 x 250 ml

Max. RPM: 11,500 and Max. RCF: 18,038

This cooling centrifuge has a temperature range from -20 °C to +40 °C.


Industry and research 

High capacity for various different samples.

Special rotors and accessories for bottles, ASTM, Babcock, Schlenk and Chrome Bath tubes.

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Product Specifications

Areas of Use

Hettich Rotixa 500RS is a compact floor-standing refrigerated centrifuge that combines high performance with a small footprint. With up to 11,500 rpm and a max. RCF of 18,038, it delivers significantly higher centrifugal force than most floor centrifuges in its class, making it highly versatile for industrial applications.

Typical areas of use include:

  • Separation and processing of large sample volumes (up to 4 × 1,000 ml) in production and quality control
  • Particle separation and sedimentation in chemical and materials technology industry
  • Quality control in the food industry with high sample throughput
  • Centrifugation of ASTM, Babcock, Schlenk and Chrome Bath tubes for specialised industrial analyses
  • Separation of emulsions, suspensions and colloids in chemical production
  • Microplate centrifugation (MTP, DWP, PCR) for high-throughput analyses
  • Blood bank applications with up to 4 blood bags per run
  • Sample preparation in environmental analysis and geotechnical investigations

Rotixa 500RS is built for long service life with durable components, and is suited for continuous operation in demanding industrial environments.

Advantages

Rotixa 500RS gives industrial businesses a compact and powerful centrifugation solution with exceptional flexibility.

Compact footprint – high performance
Despite its relatively compact size (650 × 814 mm), Rotixa 500RS delivers up to 18,038 RCF — far above what most floor centrifuges in this size category offer. This saves valuable floor space in production facilities and laboratories.

Five different rotors for maximum flexibility
With five available rotors (three swing-out and two angle rotors), the centrifuge can be adapted for everything from large 1,000 ml flasks to microplates and small sample tubes. This makes it one machine for many different processes.

Powerful cooling with wide temperature range
Integrated cooling system with stepless temperature control from -20°C to +40°C protects temperature-sensitive samples throughout the centrifugation process.

Special rotors for industrial standards
Dedicated rotors and adapters for ASTM, Babcock, Schlenk and Chrome Bath tubes make Rotixa 500RS ideal for standardised industrial analyses in oil, dairy, chemical and surface treatment industries.

89 programmable memory positions
Store and recall up to 89 centrifugation programmes for rapid switching between different processes. 19 individual acceleration and braking steps provide precise control over the run.

Registered medical device
Certified in accordance with Directive 93/42/EC, which qualifies it for use in regulated environments.

Technical specifications

Functions

Rotixa 500RS is designed for reliable operation in demanding industrial environments with a focus on safety and user-friendliness.

  • Robust metal cabinet and lid for long-term industrial use
  • Inspection window in the lid for monitoring during operation
  • Electric one-hand lid lock with fail-safe
  • Emergency release for opening lid in case of power failure
  • Stainless steel chamber for easy cleaning and long service life
  • Automatic rotor recognition – eliminates operating errors
  • Brushless motor for stable operation, low maintenance and long service life
  • Imbalance protection with automatic shutdown
  • Simple operation with keypad and control wheel
  • Temperature display in both °C and °F
  • Error display
  • 89 programmable memory positions

Rotor alternatives

Documentation

DatasheetHettich Rotixa 500RS (PDF)

Key technical data:

  • Max. capacity: 4 × 1,000 ml or 6 × 250 ml
  • Max. speed: 11,500 rpm
  • Max. RCF: 18,038
  • Temperature range: -20°C to +40°C
  • Dimensions: 650 × 814 × 973 mm
  • Weight: approx. 219 kg

Dimensions

Who is Rotixa 500RS suited for?

Rotixa 500RS is ideal for industrial businesses that need a compact but powerful floor centrifuge with high flexibility. It is particularly well suited for:

  • Chemical industry performing standardised analyses with ASTM, Babcock and Schlenk tubes
  • Food and dairy producers that need centrifugation for quality control
  • The surface treatment industry analysing Chrome Bath samples
  • Pharmaceutical industry with need for high RCF and temperature-controlled separation
  • Materials technology environments working with particle separation and sedimentation
  • Oil and petroleum industry performing ASTM standard analyses
  • Industrial laboratories that need one flexible centrifuge for many different sample types and formats

About the Manufacturer Hettich

Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of laboratory equipment with extensive experience in the development of centrifuges for research, diagnostics and industry. The company is headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany, and supplies laboratory solutions to universities, hospitals and research environments worldwide.

Hettich is known for high quality, operational reliability and precision technology, and the products are used for everything from routine analyses to advanced research projects. The range includes among other things laboratory centrifuges, refrigerated centrifuges and specialised solutions for analytical and development laboratories.

At Industrihuset you will find a selection of centrifuges from Hettich tailored to the needs of modern laboratories.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Rotixa 500RS combines a compact footprint (650 × 814 mm) with a maximum RCF of 18,038 — significantly higher than most floor centrifuges of comparable size. Combined with dedicated rotors for ASTM, Babcock, Schlenk and Chrome Bath tubes, it covers a broader range of standardised industrial analyses than any comparable model. The integrated cooling system (-20°C to +40°C) and 89 programmable memory positions further distinguish it as a purpose-built solution for demanding industrial environments.

Rotixa 500RS supports a wide range of standardised industrial analyses including ASTM water and sediment determination in crude oil and fuel, Babcock fat content analyses in dairy products, Schlenk tube analyses for air- and moisture-sensitive chemical reactions, and Chrome Bath analyses for the surface treatment industry. Dedicated rotors and adapters are available for each of these applications.

Rotixa 500RS handles up to 4 × 1,000 ml or 6 × 250 ml per run with the swing-out rotors, or up to 4 blood bags per run for blood bank applications. With five available rotors the centrifuge covers a wide range of tube types and sample volumes to match specific production or analysis needs.

Rotixa 500RS is a floor-standing unit weighing approx. 219 kg and requires a stable, level floor surface capable of supporting the load. Standard single-phase or three-phase power supply is required — exact power requirements depend on rotor configuration. No special ventilation or drainage is required as standard. Contact Industrihuset for a full installation specification relevant to your facility.

Yes. With dedicated microplate swing-out rotors, Rotixa 500RS handles standard microplates including MTP, DWP and PCR plates. This makes it suitable for high-throughput screening and analysis in industrial and pharmaceutical laboratories that need both large-volume and microplate centrifugation in one machine.

Rotixa 500RS is designed for continuous operation in industrial environments and is built with noise reduction in mind. For specific dB(A) values for the rotor configuration relevant to your application, contact Industrihuset at +47 977 29 712 or frode@labhuset.no.