Thermo Sorvall BIOS A Low-Speed Refrigerated Floor Centrifuge

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Overview of Thermo Sorvall BIOS A Low-Speed Refrigerated Floor Centrifuge

The Thermo Sorvall BIOS A is designed to separate sample mixtures of different densities like chemicals, environmental samples and other non-human body samples. It can be operated with the Thermo Scientific Fiberlite F6-10x1000 LEX rotor with a maximum capacity of 10 Liters of sample volume.

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Thermo Sorvall BIOS A Floor Centrifuge Features

Here are the key features of a Thermo Sorvall BIOS A:

•  High performance: It can process 10 x 1000 mL (10 Liters) of sample volume with a maximum RCF (Relative Centrifugal Force) of 12,000 x g.

•  Reproducibility: Achieve reproducible results with the Accumulated Centrifugal Effect (ACE) function that automatically adjusts run time to account for variations in acceleration for consistent results.

•  Safe and user-friendly: Equipped with auto-door function for automatic front-to-back centrifuge door opening and closing and auto-lid function for rotor lid opening and closing. The interface features a bright, highly visible and glove-friendly display.

 

Sorvall BIOS A Floor Centrifuge Specifications

Manufacturer

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Type

Floor Centrifuge

Model

Sorvall BIOS A

Temperature range

-20°C to 30°C, adjustable to 1°C

Capacity

10 x 1000 mL

Refrigerated

Yes

Max. speed

6,250 rpm

Max. RCF

12,000 x g

Imbalance detector

Yes

Run time

99 hours 59 min 59 sec (1 sec increment)

Timer

Yes

Drive system

DuraFlex high torque brushless drive technology

ACE integrator

Yes

Pre-cooling function

Yes

Step runs

30 profile/speed/time triplets, up to 3 steps each

Profile (acceleration/braking)

11 accel, 12 decel, multiple emulation profiles

Heat output

2.3 kW/h

Controller type

Centri-Touch Touchscreen

Green features

Energy efficient, less waste

Other functions

Multilingual selection, on-board training videos, user logging, user lock-out, automatic door opening, automatic rotor ID, on-screen display for imbalance, over temperature, stainless steel chamber, guidance display for error messages

Certifications/compliance

UL, CE

Standards

EN 61010-1 3rd Edition, IEC 61010-2-020 2nd Edition and IEC 61010-2-020 3rd Edition, EN 61326-1 Class B

Power rating

200/208/220/230/240V, 50/60Hz, 1Ph

Dimensions (W x D x H)

32.1 x 35.4 x 39.9 in (81.6 x 99 x 101.5 cm)

Weight

1060 lb (481 kg)



Our Testing Process

1. Centrifuge technician pre-tests the unit’s (1) speed sometimes to maximum speed for a few minutes, (2) refrigeration (if equipped), (3) spinning if they spin up and spin down properly, (4) checks the buttons, switches, timers if they are all working. Necessary parts for repair are ordered.

2. Once any parts come in for the unit, or they’re working, the centrifuge technician performs any necessary repairs.

3. The centrifuge technician runs the unit to maximum RPMs for a minimum of 1 hour while observing the refrigeration performance (if applicable). During this step, loud/unusual noises, smells, and extra heat build up are observed.

4. The centrifuge technician also observes the proper performance of sensors like temperature, vacuum (if equipped), rotor sensors, tach sensors, latch sensors, etc.

5. After a full hour run, the centrifuge technician takes a photo of the centrifuge display to be shown in the listing photos on New Life Scientific’s e-commerce platforms.

6. The centrifuge technician then does a thorough look over throughout the centrifuge to identify anything that is missing, loose, or damaged. The centrifuge technician follows New Life Scientific’s Centrifuge Technician Checklist at this time to make sure everything is checked accordingly.

7. The refrigeration condenser and chassis cleaned are both handled by blowing out the unit with compressed air or dry ice blasting.

8. Sensors are cleaned and/or re-installed with proper gap. Electrical connections are latched and tightened down properly.

9. Drive mounts, drive brushes, gas springs are checked and replaced, if necessary.

10. The centrifuge is then cleaned and if needed, painted as well, to make sure the unit comes out as standard as we can.


 

NLS' Standard BIOS A Refrigerated Floor Centrifuge Upgrades and Accessories

•  Rotor
  Rotor buckets
  Rotor buckets adapters
  Power cable
  90-Day to 1-Year Warranty

 

Our Centrifuge Technician Checklist

At New Life Scientific, our technicians test each device thoroughly before shipping to verify performance and functionality. After our centrifuge technician finishes the initial testing process, this Centrifuge Technician Checklist is filled out to record the important information gathered throughout the repair process. This checklist will be available publicly after the unit has undergone tech completion. 

 

Thermo Sorvall BIOS A Low-Speed Refrigerated Floor Centrifuge Applications

Cell Biology and Biochemistry - The centrifuge is commonly used for harvesting cells from cultures in bioprocessing, cell culture studies, and in research applications. It aids in separating proteins from other cellular components in studies related to biochemistry. It also helps isolate and concentrate RNA or DNA from biological samples.

Clinical and Diagnostic Applications - Widely used in clinical labs to process blood samples, separate plasma, serum, and blood cells for diagnostic testing. It is also used to separate and concentrate cells or particulate matter from urine and other bodily fluids.

Bacterial and Yeast Cell Separation - In microbiology labs, the BIOS A centrifuge is used for separating bacterial or yeast cells from culture media for further analysis or storage.

Environmental and Analytical Applications - It aids in the concentration of samples for monitoring environmental contaminants such • as heavy metals, pesticides, or pollutants in air and water samples.

Cell Culture Harvesting - The centrifuge is used in the production of biopharmaceuticals where large-scale cell cultures need to be processed for the extractions of proteins, vaccines, or other therapeutic products.

Research Applications - In labs that require the processing of large sample volumes, the BIOS A centrifuge is ideal for high-throughput applications, such as drug development or genomics research.

Toxicology Analysis - The centrifuge can be used in forensic labs to process biological fluids (such as blood, urine, or tissue samples) for toxicology testing, helping to identify drugs, toxins, or other substances.


 

Contact New Life Scientific Today for Additional Information

Our team can help you decide whether the BIOS A's capacity and features align with your processing needs. Contact us today if you have questions or need additional specifications. You may also:

• Live chat with us by clicking on the icon at the lower right of your screen.

• Email us at cs@newlifescientific.com

• Call us at (567)-210-2838

 

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