Biosys-Scientific Tech Talk: The nicest thing about the old Clay Adams Serofuge I & II is size. The design remained the same for decades. Everyone got use to it and when the BD Clay Adams Serofuge 2001 & 2001 came out the first complaint was the footprint. It occupied more counter space when space was at a premium. Having been in field service and sales for 30 years, I know how important it is to have an instrument that preforms day in and day out regardless of it size. Why the change? It was OSHA regulations that brought about the industry to incorporate safety into our devices. I remember when ever tabletop centrifuge and cellwasher (remember the Sorvall CW1) had no locking mechanism. As a result, the entire instrument had to go through design changes, even the CW1 was converted to the DuPont-Sorvall CW2 occupying more counter space. But, it wasn't just the door lock mechanism. The industry had to device a way to incorporate a "zero-speed" detect circuit. Yes, something to detect when the rotor or head comes to a complete stop for your safety. Not to mention timing, memory, speed-RCF conversions, etc. Ah, its no wonder why the housing got bigger while the rotor.head remain the same. In ALL of the Serofuges you have an option of a plastic 12pl head or aluminum head assembly. You could hold onto your old head assemblys and use it on the newer version BD Clay Adams Serofuge 2001 & 2002. So, when considering a New BD Serofuge call me, I love to talk the talk. Nestor Matos, Founder Biosys-Scientific "The Centrifuge People" Toll Free: 877-246-7788