| Savant DNA120 (Fisher Mandel) | Vacufuge Complete system (Eppendorf) | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Range/Tube | 0.5 to 2.0 mL | 0.2 to 25 ml (max height of 27 mm) |
| Maximum Tube Capacity | “36 tubes 2ml (72 when using the 0.6 ml tubes rotor)” | “70 tubes 2ml (F-45-70-11)” |
| Rotor speed | Unknown | 1400 rpm (248g) not adjustable |
| Plate rotor max no plates | 2 | 2 (A-2-VC ) |
| Vacuum Pump Type | ETFE oil-free diaphragm pump | Chemical-resistant PTFE diaphragm pump |
| Displacement | 30 L/min at 50 Hz; 36 L/min at 60 Hz | Max 2.1 cubic meter per hour (depends on the mode: aqueous, alcohol or high vapor pressure) |
| Ultimate Vacuum Level Setting | <10 Torr (13 mbar or 1.3 kPa) | 20 mBar (achievable ultimate pressure is 9mBar) |
| Refrigerated Trap Capacity | No cold trap | Unrefrigerated 280 mL trap |
| Heat Setting | Ambient, 43°C; or 65°C with over-temperature safety shut-off | Room temperature; 30°C; 45°C; 60°C |
| Heated Cover | Unknown | no heated lid required |
| Vacuum Control Ramp Rate | Unknown | Automatic |
| Timer Setting | 5 minutes to 9 hours and 55 minutes and hold | 1 min to 9:59h; infinite; in 1 min increment |
| Memory | no programmes | no programmes |
| Chamber | Teflon-coated aluminum | Chemical-resistant stainless steel chamber |
| Chamber Seal | Silicone rubber | High chemical resistivaty seal |
| Fittings | Polypropylene | All steel |
| Pump heads | 2-headed pump with ETFE diaphragms | 2-headed pump with PTFE diaphragms |
| Cover | Acrylic lid includes safety interlock | Polycarbonate 1 inch |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 29 x 63 x 33 cm | 32 x 53 x 30 cm |
| Additional ventilation space | 8 cm all sides | 15 cm on all sides |
| Weight (kg) (without rotor) | 36 (shipping 45 kg) | 31 (shipping ?) |
| Basic Rotor | RD36 | F-45-48-11 |
| Motor | Maintenance-free induction motor | Unknown |
| Applications | Aqueous and alcohol solvents (No ammonium hydroxide) | Aqueous, alcohol solvents and acids (< 1.0N). Another mode is for high vapour pressure |
| Heat Output | 3925 BTU/h | 1500 BTU/h max |
| Max power consumption | 1150 Watts maximum | 350 W (with pump) |
| Electrical requirement | 115 VAC / 60 Hz/ 10 amps w plugs NEMA 5-15P with an IEC 60320 C13 connector | 120V/60Hz 3A (the same model is also available in 230V) |
| Decibel | <65 dBA | <50 dB (A) with pump running |