Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST16R Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge with Auto-Lock Rotor and SMARTSpin

The Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST16R is a high-performance refrigerated benchtop centrifuge designed for versatile laboratory applications including clinical diagnostics, cell culture, and microplate processing. Featuring a maximum capacity of 1.6 liters (6 x 100 ml with F15-6×100 rotor) and capable of reaching speeds up to 15,200 rpm (maximum RCF 25,830 x g with 30×2 ml rotor), the ST16R supports efficient sample separation critical in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

Key technical features include:

• Refrigeration with CFC-Free refrigerant maintaining settable temperatures between -10°C and 40°C, ensuring optimal sample integrity during extended runs.
• Innovative Auto-Lock push-button rotor system enabling safe and rapid rotor exchanges, which is vital for streamlined biomanufacturing and synthetic biology research protocols.
• SMARTSpin imbalance detection technology automatically identifies installed rotors while enhancing safety and separation quality, essential for delicate cell imaging and fluorescence analysis.
• User-friendly interface offers nine acceleration rates, ten deceleration rates, six pre-set separation programs, and a timer up to 9 hours 99 minutes, allowing precise customization for various sample types.
• Motorized lid latch for ergonomic operation even on elevated lab benches, compatible with gloved use and CAMR Biocontainment certification, supporting biosafety in clinical and molecular biology labs.
• Compact footprint (25" W x 24" D x 14" H) and robust construction weighing 200 lbs, suitable for research environments focused on neuroimaging, biotechnology, and molecular cloning workflows.

Widely adopted in biotechnology and clinical research, the Sorvall ST16R refrigerated centrifuge is critical for applications requiring reliable and reproducible centrifugation performance during cell culture processing, molecular diagnostics, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. Its comprehensive control options and safety features make it a versatile instrument essential for routine laboratory sample preparation and bioprocessing tasks.