J-Lite JLA-10.500 Rotor: Trusted Performance for Beckman Coulter Avanti J Series Centrifuges

At Service AI, we specialize in providing laboratories with recertified Beckman Coulter centrifuges and accessories.
One of the most popular configurations among our customers is the J-Lite JLA-10.500 Fixed-Angle Rotor, designed for use in the Avanti J Series centrifuges.
All information below comes directly from official Beckman Coulter documentation.

Rotor Specifications

Parameter Specification

Model J-Lite JLA-10.500 Fixed-Angle Rotor

Type Six-place fixed-angle rotor

Max Speed 10 000 rpm

Max RCF 18 500 × g

Radius (rₘₐₓ) 166 mm

Bottle Capacity 6 × 500 mL (3 L total)

Manual Reference Beckman Coulter Publication J-TB-048

Compatibility

Use in Avanti J Series and J2 Series centrifuges.

Not For Use in Avanti JXN-30.

✅ This means the JLA-10.500 rotor is compatible with Avanti J and J2 series centrifuges — including the Avanti J-30 and J-30 I models —
❌ but it must not be installed in Avanti JXN-30 centrifuge.

Installation & Safety Guidelines

To ensure optimal performance and operator safety, Beckman Coulter emphasizes the following:

1. Check for drive pins — Avanti J rotors must include two metal drive pins inside the rotor drive hole to prevent slippage during acceleration.
   (Beckman Coulter Avanti J Manual, Section 1-13)
2. Use only authorized rotors — The Avanti J-E manual notes:

   “Make sure that the rotor in use is a compatible Beckman Coulter rotor.”
   (Avanti J-E Manual)

3. Balance properly — Opposing tubes must be balanced to within 0.1 g, and the rotor lid should be tightly secured before each run.
4. Anchor the centrifuge — For CE compliance and safety, Avanti J centrifuges should be secured to the floor using the manufacturer’s anchoring kit.

Applications

The J-Lite JLA-10.500 rotor is ideal for high-capacity separations, such as:

• Harvesting bacterial or yeast cell pellets
• Clarifying large-volume tissue homogenates
• Collecting precipitated proteins or nucleic acids
• Processing media supernatants prior to ultracentrifugation

With six × 500 mL cavities (3 L total capacity), this rotor is suited for labs needing efficient bulk processing and reliable performance.

Key Takeaways

• ✅ Approved for Avanti J Series & J2 Series centrifuges
• ❌ Not for use in Avanti JXN-30 centrifuges
• ⚙️ Always verify rotor compatibility, drive pins, and balance
• 🧪 Ideal for large-volume runs up to 3 L total

At Service AI, we ensure every refurbished centrifuge and rotor combination meets Beckman Coulter’s original performance and safety standards.

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