OHAUS is leading the way in sustainable laboratory equipment by transitioning the Frontier™ 5000 Centrifuge Series to R290, a natural propane-based refrigerant. This change supports global ‘Green Lab’ initiatives and significantly reduces environmental impact while maintaining the high performance your laboratory expects.
This transition was triggered by European F-Gas 2024/573 and US EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) regulations, which aim to phase down refrigerants like R452A and mandate the use of climate friendly alternatives such as R290. OHAUS has taken a proactive approach by meeting the original, stricter requirements early, meaning that from 2026 you benefit from access to innovative, environmentally responsible centrifuge refrigeration technology.
OHAUS Frontier™ 5000 Refrigerated Centrifuges use hermetically sealed systems that fully comply with safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use (IEC 61010-2-011), the international safety standard for laboratory equipment using flammable refrigerants like R290. This ensures maximum operator protection, even in unlikely events such as rotor failure, providing laboratories peace of mind.
99% Reduction in Environmental Impact
R290 is one of the most sustainable refrigerants available today. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (2022), Propane’s Global Warming Potential (GWP) is ~0.024. A GWP of nearly zero confirms that R290 has a negligible impact on the climate compared to traditional options.
Turn Green with Every Spin. Support the future of green lab centrifugation by exploring OHAUS Frontier™ 5000 refrigerated centrifuges today at Capella Science. Contact our team on (02) 9575 7512 or sales@capellascience.com.au
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