Thermo Fisher Sorvall ST 16R Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge with Swing-Out Rotor

The Thermo Fisher Sorvall ST 16R is a refrigerated benchtop centrifuge designed for high-performance applications in clinical diagnostics, biotechnology, and bioprocessing laboratories. It features a wide speed range of 300 to 15,200 rpm, delivering a maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF) of 25,830 × g, suitable for separating blood components, cells, and biomolecules.

• Temperature range: from -10°C to 40°C, ensuring optimal sample preservation during centrifugation processes critical for molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology workflows.
• Max kinetic energy: 62.5 kJ, contributing to efficient sedimentation while maintaining sample integrity.
• Timer options: programmable up to 9 hours 59 minutes or continuous operation, flexible for diverse biomanufacturing protocols and routine clinical testing.

Included accessories enhance versatility and biosafety compliance within molecular biology and biomedical engineering environments:

• Swing-out rotor Thermo TX-200 (max 5,500 rpm) enabling gentle yet efficient separation of delicate samples.
• Four buckets with corresponding biocontainment lids to reduce aerosol release, vital for handling infectious and sensitive biological specimens.
• Inserts accommodating various blood collection tube sizes (7×10 mL and 8×5/7 mL), widely adopted in hematology, immunology, and cell imaging sample prep.

Compact dimensions (360 × 623 × 605 mm) and a weight of 91.5 kg make the Sorvall ST 16R suitable for benchtop use in biotechnology research labs focusing on gene editing and molecular cloning workflows. Its robust refrigeration system and biocontainment features support critical biopharmaceutical production pipelines and ensure reproducible, contamination-free results in fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging preparation.

This refrigerated centrifuge is a reliable instrument widely used in neuroimaging, synthetic biology research, and other advanced biomedical applications requiring precise temperature control and high-speed centrifugation.