Thermo Sorvall RC12BP High-Capacity Low-Speed Floor Centrifuge

Overview of Sorvall RC12BP High-Capacity Low-Speed Floor Centrifuge

The Thermo Sorvall RC12BP is a high-capacity, low-speed floor centrifuge that offers robust performance, safety features and customizable options for diverse laboratory needs, including cell culture, bioprocessing, blood banking and large-volume sample preparation.

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Thermo Sorvall RC12BP Floor Centrifuge Key Features

This Sorvall floor centrifuge is a versatile and reliable instrument with several key features:

•  Rotor options and sample capacity: You enjoy diverse workflows and high-throughput capabilities with the Sorvall RC12BP's rotor options and sample capacity.

•  Reliable operations: The high-performance induction drive and microprocessor-controlled systems ensure reliable operations.

•  Safety features: Automatic lid lock, imbalance detection and secure key switch features enhance safety. 

•  Strong and compact design: The durable armored guard ring and compact design make the Sorvall RC12BP High-Capacity Low-Speed Floor Centrifuge a reliable, space-saving addition to your lab.

Thermo Sorvall RC12BP Floor Centrifuge Specifications

The table below shows the technical specifications for the Sorvall RC12BP High-Capacity Low-Speed Floor Centrifuge:

Our Centrifuge Testing Process

To ensure the highest quality and that we can offer a fair warranty on our products, technicians put every high-capacity Sorvall floor centrifuge we receive through rigorous testing:

1. The centrifuge technician pre-tests the unit’s speed, sometimes to maximum speed for a few minutes, refrigeration, whether it spins up and spins down properly, buttons, switches and timers. The technician also orders the necessary parts for repair.

2. Once the unit’s parts arrive or are 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's 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 thoroughly inspects the centrifuge to identify anything missing, loose, or damaged. At this time, the centrifuge technician follows New Life Scientific’s Centrifuge Technician Checklist to ensure everything is checked accordingly.

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

8. Sensors are cleaned and/or reinstalled with the proper gap. Electrical connections are latched and tightened down properly, ensuring they have a proper power cable.

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 RC12BP Floor Centrifuge Upgrades and Accessories

At New Life Scientific, we offer various upgrades and accessories for our used Sorvall RC12BP Centrifuges:

•  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 RC12BP High-Capacity Low-Speed 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 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.