Thermo 3580 MicroLite Microcentrifuge with Fixed-Angle Rotor Model 851

The Thermo 3580 MicroLite Microcentrifuge is a benchtop laboratory centrifuge designed for biotechnology and molecular biology workflows, delivering centrifugal forces up to 16250 xg. It operates within a speed range of 1000 to 13200 RPM with fixed acceleration and deceleration rates, ensuring consistent sample processing.

Key technical features include:

• Equipped with a Thermo Electron Corporation Fixed Angle Rotor Model 851
• Rotor capacity for 24 x 1.5-2 mL tubes and 24 x 0.5 mL tubes, accommodating screw-cap microtubes, microtube filters, and micro spin-columns for versatile sample preparation
• Suitable for applications in molecular diagnostics, gene editing protocols, and bioprocessing sample preparation
• Compact design weighing 17.96 kg (39.6 lbs) with shipping dimensions optimized for standard laboratory benches

This centrifuge is widely used in biotechnology research for critical biomanufacturing processes, including molecular cloning workflows and synthetic biology experiments. It supports reliable sedimentation of nucleic acids and proteins in live-cell imaging sample prep and fluorescence-based analysis. The fixed-angle rotor ensures optimal pelleting of particulate samples essential for downstream applications in clinical diagnostics and cell imaging.

Offering compatibility with micro spin-columns makes it critical for workflows requiring efficient separation and purification in molecular biology and biomedical engineering labs. The Thermo 3580 MicroLite provides robust, reproducible performance essential for advanced research environments demanding precision centrifugation.