Lab Centrifuges - Used and Surplus Inventory | IPP

Find secondhand and surplus lab centrifuges at IPP – calibrated and ready to ship

Save time and money with IPP’s pre-owned lab units for testing, QC, and R&D environments

When your laboratory, pilot plant, or small-scale production needs precise solid-liquid separation, lab centrifuges deliver exceptional performance in a compact footprint. With over 47 years of process equipment expertise, IPP offers immediate access to used lab centrifuges sourced from 20 complete plant sites and included in our inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship pieces of equipment. Buying used lab centrifuges from IPP provides companies and research teams with fast, cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or reliability.

Lab centrifuges are smaller-scale separation devices designed for testing, research, quality control, and small-batch production. They operate by spinning samples at high speeds to separate solids from liquids or two immiscible liquid phases, making them essential for industries where precision and repeatability are key.

Primary uses across industries

• In pharmaceutical research, lab centrifuges clarify biological samples, recover APIs, and support formulation development.
• In biotechnology, they separate cells, harvest proteins, and purify biological products.
• In chemical R&D, they test and refine separation processes on small batches.
• In food and beverage labs, they analyze emulsions, separate particulates, and test new formulations.
• In environmental labs, they test water, soil, and wastewater samples for quality and compliance.

Types of materials processed

• Biological suspensions (cells, proteins, enzymes)
• Fine chemical and pharmaceutical samples
• Food, beverage, and cosmetic formulations
• Water and environmental test samples

Common materials of construction

Lab centrifuges are designed to meet strict cleanliness and chemical compatibility standards:

• Stainless steel chambers and baskets for corrosion resistance and sanitation
• Polypropylene or PTFE components for aggressive chemical resistance
• High-strength alloys for high-speed applications requiring durability and safety

Key features of lab centrifuges

• Compact designs ideal for laboratory or small-batch environments
• High-speed operation with precise RPM control
• Range of rotor and basket options for different sample types
• Easy disassembly for cleaning and sterilization
• Digital controls and safety interlocks for reliable, repeatable operation