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

The Thermo Sorvall ST 16R is a refrigerated benchtop centrifuge optimized for high-speed applications in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical sample preparation. It features a broad speed range from *300 to 15,200 rpm* delivering a maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF) of *25,830 x g*, enabling efficient separation of biomolecules and cells essential for bioprocessing and synthetic biology workflows.

Key technical specifications:

• Refrigeration temperature range: –10°C to 40°C, supporting thermal-sensitive protocols including live-cell imaging preparations and protein isolation.
• Maximum kinetic energy: 62.5 kJ ensures robust and reliable rotor performance for high-throughput centrifugation.
• Timer settings: Programmable up to 9 hours 59 minutes or continuous operation, facilitating extended biomanufacturing cycles.
• Physical dimensions: Compact footprint (360 x 623 x 605 mm) and weight (91.5 kg) suitable for benchtop use in laboratory environments with space constraints.

Rotors and accessories engineered for molecular biology and clinical diagnostics:

• *Thermo TX-200 75003658 swing-out rotor* with a max speed of 5,500 rpm, ideal for gentle pelleting and separation of cells and nucleic acids.
• Includes biocontainment lids (Thermo TX-200 75003660) enhancing biosafety during pathogen or cell culture centrifugation.
• Multiple inserts for blood collection tubes:
• 7 x 10 mL tubes (Ø16 x 100 mm)
• 8 x 5/7 mL tubes (Ø13 x 122 mm)

This centrifuge is widely used in synthetic biology research, molecular cloning workflows, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines where precise temperature control and biosafe containment are critical. Its versatility makes it a preferred choice among molecular biology researchers for tasks ranging from cell harvesting to plasma separation.