Devices that provide reliability under demanding conditions are essential for many clinical sample preparation applications. Beckman Coulter Life Science’s latest air-cooled bench-top centrifuge, the Allegra X-5, provides performance, reliability and endurance under exacting circumstances. A small footprint allows the unit to fit comfortably on the bench-top, while still providing capability for up to 140 blood collection tubes. Maximum speed of 4,700 rpm and centrifugal force of up 4,470 x g shortens run times, and bundled packages, which include swinging bucket rotors and common adapters, enable fast and convenient set-up, and are offered for a range of clinical sample prep applications. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences