Thermo Sorvall Legend RT Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge with SMART Spin Auto Imbalance Detection

The Thermo Sorvall Legend RT is a versatile refrigerated benchtop centrifuge engineered for high-capacity and precise temperature-controlled separations, widely used in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical research. Key features include:

• Capacity: 3 liters (4 x 750 ml tubes) suitable for conical tubes, flasks, falcon tubes, microplates, and blood collection tubes, making it essential for bioprocessing and sample preparation workflows.
• Speed: Up to 15,000 RPM using fixed-angle rotors for high relative centrifugal force (max 24,400 x g), with swing-bucket rotors capable of 3,750 RPM for gentle pelleting applications.
• Temperature Range: Adjustable from -9°C to 40°C, ideal for temperature-sensitive protocols such as gene editing and biomanufacturing sample stability.
• Control System: Microprocessor-based operation with 4 programmable user settings and a timer function up to 9 hours 59 minutes or continuous run, enhancing reproducibility in molecular biology and synthetic biology research.
• SMART Spin Auto Imbalance Detection: Advanced feature for automatic imbalance correction, protecting samples and equipment integrity during critical biotechnological applications.
• Power and Dimensions: Operates at 120V, 60Hz, with a power rating of 1220W; compact footprint (29 x 27 x 15 inches) and weighing 291 lbs, suitable for busy laboratory benchtops.
• Maintenance: Brushless motor design assures reliability and low maintenance, aligned with the rigorous demands of biomedical engineering and clinical diagnostics labs.

This refrigerated benchtop centrifuge rivals comparable models such as the Eppendorf 5810R and Beckman Allegra X-15R and is widely adopted in synthetic biology and molecular cloning workflows. It delivers precise, consistent performance critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and fluorescence-based cell imaging preparatory steps.

Overall, the Thermo Sorvall Legend RT is a robust centrifuge optimized for advanced laboratory protocols requiring controlled temperature centrifugation, high-speed capability, and flexible rotor options essential for biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and biomedical research fields.