Thermo Scientific Sorvall WX 100+ Ultracentrifuge with Temperature Control 0-40°C

The Thermo Scientific Sorvall WX 100+ Ultracentrifuge is a high-performance benchtop ultracentrifuge designed for advanced laboratory applications including molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows. Its key operational features and technical specifications include:

• Maximum speed: up to 100,000 RPM (rotor-dependent), enabling high-speed separation of subcellular organelles, proteins, viruses, and nucleic acids, essential for molecular cloning and synthetic biology research
• Maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF): 802,000 x g (rotor-dependent), providing powerful centrifugal force for effective biomolecule isolation and purification
• Capacity: supports large volume operations, accommodating up to 6 x 250 mL tubes depending on rotor choice, suitable for biomanufacturing sample processing
• Temperature control range: precise regulation from 0 to 40°C to maintain sample integrity during extended centrifugation, vital for live-cell and protein studies
• Drive system: imbalance-tolerant direct drive with eye balance accuracy within 5 mm, enhancing operational safety and reliability during high-speed runs
• Control interface: user-friendly touchscreen for intuitive operation, including programmable acceleration/braking profiles (10/11 settings) for optimized protocols
• Safety features: automatic rotor recognition and imbalance detection to prevent equipment damage and ensure sample safety in clinical diagnostics and biotechnology applications
• Power requirements: 208-240 V, 50/60 Hz, single-phase power supply adaptable to various lab settings
• Dimensions and weight: compact footprint (88 x 79 x 69 cm closed) and weighing 390 kg, designed for space-efficient placement in research laboratories
• Energy consumption: max power usage 4,800 W, balancing performance with energy efficiency for extended bioprocessing runs
• Rotor compatibility: supports a broad range of rotors (sold separately), providing flexibility for diverse sample types and volumes required in proteomics and virology research

This ultracentrifuge is widely adopted in biotechnology and clinical research settings, particularly where high-speed separation with temperature control is critical. It offers reliable performance for purification of proteins, viruses, lipoproteins, and nucleic acid isolation, supporting biopharmaceutical production pipelines and molecular biology workflows.

The instrument undergoes rigorous in-house testing to confirm full functionality, including verification of speed control (tested up to 50,000 RPM during service), cooling capability to 0°C, vacuum friction reduction system, and drive system stress testing. It is offered with a 120-day US warranty and 60-day international warranty, technical sales consultation, remote setup, and training sessions available.

Widely used in synthetic biology research and molecular diagnostics, the Thermo Scientific Sorvall WX 100+ Ultracentrifuge is a robust solution for laboratories requiring precise, high-speed centrifugation with customizable rotor and temperature options to address a range of biotechnology application needs.