J-Lite JLA-10.500 Rotor: Trusted Performance for Beckman Coulter Avanti J Series Centrifuges
Service AI
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-series centrifuges.
Installation & Safety Guidelines
To ensure optimal performance and operator safety, Beckman Coulter emphasizes the following:
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)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 — Purdue Chemical Safety)Balance properly — Opposing tubes must be balanced to within 0.1 g, and the rotor lid should be tightly secured before each run.
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.
