Thermo Fisher Scientific Sorvall X1R Pro-MD Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge

The Thermo Fisher Scientific Sorvall X1R Pro-MD is a high-performance refrigerated benchtop centrifuge designed for advanced laboratory applications including molecular diagnostics, clinical research, and biotechnology workflows. Featuring a compact footprint (24x23x15”), this centrifuge supports a maximum speed of 15,200 RPM and a relative centrifugal force of up to 25,830 x g, ideal for processing diverse sample types such as microtubes, blood tubes, conical tubes, and microplates.

Key technical specifications include:

• Capacity:
• 48 x 1.5/2 mL microtubes
• 4 x 400 mL BioBottles
• 76 x 5/7 mL blood tubes
• 56 x 9/10 mL blood tubes
• 36 x 15 mL conical tubes
• 16 x 50 mL conical tubes (with TX-400 Rotor)
• 6 standard or 2 deepwell microplates (with M-20 Microplate Swing Rotor)
• Programmable operation: Up to 100 customizable programs via a full-color touchscreen interface enabling precise acceleration and braking profiles
• SMARTspin technology: Provides imbalance detection and crash-proof rotor construction to ensure operational safety and run reliability
• Energy efficiency: Designed to reduce power consumption by up to 40% compared to similar models, critical for sustainable bioprocessing and routine laboratory use
• Drive system: Direct, brushless induction motor for low maintenance and noise reduction
• Refrigeration: Maintains optimal sample temperature for sensitive biotechnology samples, essential in applications such as nucleic acid isolation and protein purification

This centrifuge is widely adopted in synthetic biology research, molecular cloning workflows, and clinical diagnostics requiring reliable, high-speed centrifugation with precise temperature control. Its compatibility with multiple rotors and microplate formats makes it a versatile instrument critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and live-cell imaging preparation.

With integrated SMARTspin safety features and user-friendly touchscreen controls, the Thermo Fisher Sorvall X1R Pro-MD ensures consistent, safe operation in demanding laboratory environments specializing in cellular and molecular biology research.