Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 16R Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge with Swing Bucket Rotor

The Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 16R is a refrigerated benchtop centrifuge engineered for precise, high-speed sample separation essential in molecular diagnostics, clinical research, and bioprocessing workflows. Featuring a speed range of 300 to 15,200 rpm and a maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF) of 25,830 x g, it provides rapid and efficient sedimentation of biological samples. The centrifuge supports controlled temperature regulation from -10°C to 40°C, critical for temperature-sensitive biotechnological applications such as live-cell imaging preparation and biopharmaceutical production.

Equipped with a Thermo TX-200 swing-out rotor (model 75003658) achieving up to 5,500 rpm, it accommodates multiple inserts and buckets designed specifically for blood collection tubes:

The unit offers a timer function adjustable up to 9 hours and 59 minutes or continuous run mode, supporting extended protocols frequently required in molecular biology and synthetic biology labs. Its compact footprint (360 x 623 x 605 mm) and weight of 91.5 kg make it suitable for benchtop placement in clinical and research environments focused on biotechnology, gene editing sample prep, and molecular cloning workflows. The rotor and accessories are optimized for the centrifugation of blood and cellular samples, making this centrifuge an indispensable tool in clinical diagnostics and biomanufacturing pipelines.

This refrigerated centrifuge delivers reliable performance for the efficient separation of biomolecules, a critical step in biotechnological research and molecular diagnostic procedures, making it widely adopted in laboratories requiring precise temperature and speed control for complex sample preparation.