Used Thermo Scientific Sorvall Floor Centrifuges

The precise temperature range can vary slightly across specific configurations or model generations. Always consult the official product specifications or instruction manual for the exact model you are interested in for the most accurate temperature capabilities.

Models like the Sorvall ST8 FR Floor-Standing Refrigerated Centrifuge can operate down to -10°C. Models like the S4FR Refrigerated Floor Standing General Purpose Centrifuges provide a setpoint down to -20°C.

Sorvall ultracentrifuges and micro-ultracentrifuges are compatible with fixed-angle and swinging-bucket rotors. Ultracentrifuges are designed to accommodate a wide array of rotors for diverse applications that require very high centrifugal forces.

Thermo Scientific offers specific Sorvall centrifuge models designed for high capacity and robust performance, with features tailored to these demanding workflows:

• Thermo Scientific Sorvall BIOS 16 and BIOS A Bioprocessing Centrifuges: These centrifuges are specifically engineered for large-scale bioprocessing and high-throughput applications. The BIOS 16 can accommodate up to 8 x 2,000 mL per run, while the BIOS A model offers up to 10 x 1,000 mL per run.
• Thermo Scientific Sorvall CC40NX Centrifuge Series: This series is particularly suitable for purifying large-volume samples, especially in continuous-flow applications. They are designed for purifying large-volume corpuscle samples, offering batch and continuous-run capacities. They are also capable of achieving high speeds up to 40,000 rpm and high RCFs up to 118,000 x g for efficient separation.

Thermo Scientific Sorvall ultracentrifuges are the most suitable models, as these applications require extremely high centrifugal forces (RCFs) to achieve effective separation. There are three main series that can be suitable for these demanding research needs:

• Thermo Scientific Sorvall WX Ultracentrifuge Series: This series is renowned for its high speed, powerful separation capabilities and versatile rotor portfolio. Models are capable of 80,000, 90,000 and 100,000 rpm, generating RCFs up to 802,000 x g. They support a comprehensive range of rotors, including high-performance swinging bucket, fixed angle, vertical and zonal rotors, as well as Fiberlite carbon fiber rotors, allowing optimization for different separation techniques.
• Thermo Scientific Sorvall Micro-Ultracentrifuges: These centrifuges are designed for rapid, small-volume processing applications with even higher g-forces and compact footprints. Models are capable of generating g-forces up to 1,048,000 × g. They accommodate smaller sample volumes, typically from 0.2 mL to 30 mL, with a choice of fixed-angle, swinging bucket and vertical rotors.
• Thermo Scientific Sorvall CC40 Continuous Flow Ultracentrifuge System: Designed for commercial purification of viruses and proteins in continuous-flow mode, offering batch capacities up to 8.0 L and continuous-run capacities up to 3.2 L. These machines are best for large-scale virus particle separation, such as influenza virus purification for vaccine production.