ARRAY CENTRIFUGE

摘要

A microcentrifuge apparatus has a plurality of rotors (232) for simultaneous ly spinning a plurality of samples; a retainer for retaining each of the rotors (232) on a bearing surface; and at least one source of motive power (240), coupled to the rotors by a coupling means, for causing each of the rotors to spin at substantially the same rate. The source of motive power (240) can be a motor, engine, or electromagnetic power. The coupling means can be a drive belt, gears, or friction drive. Another embodiment of the microcentrifuge ha s a plurality of disposable rotors (232) for simultaneously spinning a plurali ty of samples; a retainer for retaining each of the rotors on a bearing surface ; and a source of motive power (240), coupled to the rotors, causing each of t he rotors to spin at substantially the same rate.