Strictly prevent safety accidents involving medical centrifuges.
Release time:
2015-09-09
Overview:
With the continuous development of China’s pharmaceutical industry in recent years, medical centrifuges have become increasingly widespread. We can now find them in hospital laboratories and clinical testing rooms, where their primary functions are to separate particles suspended in solutions and to separate two immiscible liquids of different densities.
With the continuous development of China’s pharmaceutical industry over the past few years, Medical centrifuge Its applications are becoming increasingly widespread; we can see it in hospital laboratories and clinical testing rooms. Its primary functions are the separation of particles suspended in a solution and the separation of two immiscible liquids with different densities.
When we acquire a brand-new medical centrifuge, the first thing we need to do is install and start using it. During the installation and operation process, we may encounter many issues. Next, our editor will provide you with a detailed introduction to some important precautions for using medical centrifuges.
1. Properly install the centrifuge.
1. Find the appropriate horizontal position: When installing a medical centrifuge, it’s important to accurately locate the installation site. During installation, keep the centrifuge lid open as much as possible. Use a small spirit level to check for levelness along the main shaft, then adjust the adjusting bolts next to the four casters to ensure proper leveling. One particularly important point to note is that none of the four feet should be unsupported.
2. Requirements for the installation surface: For centrifuges, to ensure normal operation in the later stages, the floor must be solid and free from any depressions. The ground at the installation and fixing locations should be both level and sturdy.
3. Power Supply Voltage: The voltage fluctuation must comply with the national standard, which allows for a tolerance of no more than +10%. If the voltage fluctuation exceeds this limit, it is recommended to use a voltage stabilizer. The wiring of the power supply must meet the required specifications: when using three-phase power, the neutral wire and the ground wire should be kept separate. More importantly, whether it’s three-phase industrial power or ordinary single-phase power, the ground wire must be reliably connected to prevent electric leakage.
II. Remove accumulated water from the cavity of the medical centrifuge.
Medical centrifuge During operation, moisture in the air can cause frost to form inside the centrifuge chamber. Once the machine is turned off, this frost melts into water. Since most centrifuges are not equipped with drain ports, over time the accumulated water in the centrifuge chamber will keep increasing. Therefore, during use, we need to regularly clean out the accumulated water.
III. Strictly prevent axle failure accidents from occurring.
Although most modern centrifuges are equipped with imbalance protection, if the rotor is not properly installed or if the sample loading is severely unbalanced, starting the centrifuge can lead to a safety hazard. During high-speed rotation, a sudden shaft failure will cause the centrifuge rotor to lose its support and start spinning wildly within the centrifuge chamber, potentially causing the entire machine to rotate by as much as 270 degrees. At this point, if there are personnel or equipment nearby, it could result in serious injuries or damage to equipment.
4. Prevent the centrifuge rotor from corrosion.
Generally, centrifuge rotors are made of aluminum alloy. Once the aluminum alloy is corroded, accidents can easily occur. After cleaning the rotor, it’s essential to dry it thoroughly using a hairdryer or by letting it air-dry upside down for a sufficient period—only after confirming that it’s completely dry should you proceed with use. Also, be sure to check whether the test tubes have any cracks. If a test tube—especially one that has been used repeatedly—shows even the slightest crack, never use it under any circumstances. Otherwise, during operation, a cracked test tube could cause an imbalance in the rotor’s rotation, potentially leading to serious accidents such as shaft breakage.
From the introduction above, we can see that, Medical centrifuge Once a problem arises during use, it could be extremely serious—potentially even threatening the safety of the operators. Therefore, during operation, we must strictly follow the centrifuge’s operating guidelines and never attempt to operate it on our own.
When we acquire a brand-new medical centrifuge, the first thing we need to do is install and start using it. During the installation and operation process, we may encounter many issues. Next, our editor will provide you with a detailed introduction to some important precautions for using medical centrifuges.
1. Properly install the centrifuge.
1. Find the appropriate horizontal position: When installing a medical centrifuge, it’s important to accurately locate the installation site. During installation, keep the centrifuge lid open as much as possible. Use a small spirit level to check for levelness along the main shaft, then adjust the adjusting bolts next to the four casters to ensure proper leveling. One particularly important point to note is that none of the four feet should be unsupported.
2. Requirements for the installation surface: For centrifuges, to ensure normal operation in the later stages, the floor must be solid and free from any depressions. The ground at the installation and fixing locations should be both level and sturdy.
3. Power Supply Voltage: The voltage fluctuation must comply with the national standard, which allows for a tolerance of no more than +10%. If the voltage fluctuation exceeds this limit, it is recommended to use a voltage stabilizer. The wiring of the power supply must meet the required specifications: when using three-phase power, the neutral wire and the ground wire should be kept separate. More importantly, whether it’s three-phase industrial power or ordinary single-phase power, the ground wire must be reliably connected to prevent electric leakage.
II. Remove accumulated water from the cavity of the medical centrifuge.
Medical centrifuge During operation, moisture in the air can cause frost to form inside the centrifuge chamber. Once the machine is turned off, this frost melts into water. Since most centrifuges are not equipped with drain ports, over time the accumulated water in the centrifuge chamber will keep increasing. Therefore, during use, we need to regularly clean out the accumulated water.
III. Strictly prevent axle failure accidents from occurring.
Although most modern centrifuges are equipped with imbalance protection, if the rotor is not properly installed or if the sample loading is severely unbalanced, starting the centrifuge can lead to a safety hazard. During high-speed rotation, a sudden shaft failure will cause the centrifuge rotor to lose its support and start spinning wildly within the centrifuge chamber, potentially causing the entire machine to rotate by as much as 270 degrees. At this point, if there are personnel or equipment nearby, it could result in serious injuries or damage to equipment.
4. Prevent the centrifuge rotor from corrosion.
Generally, centrifuge rotors are made of aluminum alloy. Once the aluminum alloy is corroded, accidents can easily occur. After cleaning the rotor, it’s essential to dry it thoroughly using a hairdryer or by letting it air-dry upside down for a sufficient period—only after confirming that it’s completely dry should you proceed with use. Also, be sure to check whether the test tubes have any cracks. If a test tube—especially one that has been used repeatedly—shows even the slightest crack, never use it under any circumstances. Otherwise, during operation, a cracked test tube could cause an imbalance in the rotor’s rotation, potentially leading to serious accidents such as shaft breakage.
From the introduction above, we can see that, Medical centrifuge Once a problem arises during use, it could be extremely serious—potentially even threatening the safety of the operators. Therefore, during operation, we must strictly follow the centrifuge’s operating guidelines and never attempt to operate it on our own.
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