INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY (IEC) Centra-HN Centrifuge

Circa Mid 1990's to Late 1990's (ESTIMATED)

A bench-top laboratory centrifuge designed for separating substances of different densities. 

Use Cases:

This unit is a "standard fixture" in various settings due to its rugged reliability:

• Clinical Laboratories: Ideal for hematocrit testing (blood separation), urinalysis, and Radioimmunoassay (RIA).

• Scientific Research: Used for isolating biological components like cell cultures, proteins, or other biomolecules based on density.

• Industrial Labs: Employed for diverse procedures, including oil and Babcock testing for dairy or fuel analysis.

Historical Significance:

The IEC HN series is historically significant for democratizing high-performance centrifugation on a bench-top scale. Before such models, similar performance often required much larger, cabinet-style machines. It became one of the most widely adopted centrifuges in history, known for an "unparalleled track record" for durability that has kept many units in active service for over 40 years.

(H-36.5cm x W-42.5cm x D-51.5cm)