Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-6+ Refrigerated High-Speed Centrifuge with Fixed-Angle Rotors

The Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-6+ is a refrigerated high-speed centrifuge designed for advanced laboratory applications including biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and bioprocessing workflows. Key features include:

• Speed range: 300 to 22,000 rpm with ±25 rpm accuracy, enabling precise separation essential in synthetic biology and molecular cloning workflows.
• Maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF): Up to 52,200 x g, supporting efficient pelleting of biomolecules and cellular components.
• Temperature control: Range from -20°C to 40°C with ±2°C accuracy, critical for maintaining sample integrity during live-cell imaging and protein purification in biomedical engineering.
• Capacity: Maximum tube volume of 4000 mL accommodates large batch sizes common in biomanufacturing pipelines.
• Run time flexibility: Programmable run duration from 1 minute up to 99 hours 59 minutes or continuous HOLD mode for extended bioprocessing needs.
• Physical specifications: Dimensions 752 x 1112 x 685 mm (WxHxD), weighing 350 kg, suitable for standard laboratory bench installation.

Included rotors enhance versatility for diverse applications:

• Thermo Fiberlite F12-6 x 500 LEX Fixed Angle Rotor, supporting 6 tubes of 500 mL each at speeds up to 12,000 rpm, ideal for recombinant protein isolation.
• Six adapters for conversion from 500 mL to 250 mL tubes.
• Thermo Fiberlite F21-8 x 50y Fixed Angle Rotor, accommodating 8 tubes of 50 mL each up to 20,000 rpm, widely used in viral vector preparation and cell fractionation.

This centrifuge is essential for researchers needing reliable, temperature-controlled centrifugation with adaptable rotor options for diverse protocols in cell imaging, bioprocess development, and molecular biology research. Its precision speed control and refrigerated environment make it critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and clinical diagnostics involving sensitive samples.