Thermo Scientific™ Megafuge™ 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge Series

Carry out clinical and research applications with this benchtop centrifuge, featuring a smart, simple interface and exceptional capacity in a compact design.

Brand:  Thermo Scientific™ 75007214

Product Code. 15211026

Description

Carry out clinical and research applications with the Thermo Scientific™ Megafuge™ 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge, featuring a smart, simple interface and exceptional capacity in a compact design—now available in both ventilated and refrigerated models. Rotors are sold separately.

Key Innovations:

• Secure, push-button Thermo Scientific™ Auto-Lock™ rotor exchange as little as three seconds for trouble-free installation/removal and clear chamber access for cleaning convenience
• Biocontainment sealing options, including certified† Thermo Scientific™ ClickSeal™ lids for glove-friendly, one-handed operation
• Optimizes bench space with maximized capacity:
  • Up to 8 x 50 mL conical tubes, 24 x 5/7mL blood tubes, microplates and microtubes in swing-out configuration
  • Fixed angle flexibility to spin 50mL conical tubes at over 12,000 x g or a wide range of microtubes at speeds up to 30,279 x g

Clinical Applications:

• Runs up to 24 x 5/7mL blood tubes at a time in swinging bucket configuration
• Auto-Lock rotor exchange simplifies cleaning with full chamber access

Research Applications:

• 8 x 50mL swinging bucket rotor capacity, four microplates or 30 filtration columns for research needs
• Auto-Lock exchange for application flexibility; go from 50mL tube to a microplate to microtubes effortlessly

Other Features:

• Ensure a peaceful laboratory with low noise levels, including just 52 dBA at performance of 17,850 rpm/ 30,279 x g (with Megafuge 8R centrifuge)
• One-touch operation with pre-saved protocols and alphanumeric naming
• Highly visible backlit display for easy reading of parameters across the lab
• Glove- and detergent-friendly interface
• Multilingual instructions—English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish—on programming, run conditions, alerts and service messages
• Conforms to the latest clinical and safety standards, such as UL, CE and IVD

† Biocontainment certification by the Public Health England, Porton Down, UK

Specifications

• Capacity: 4 x 145 mL (TX-150), 6 x 50 mL (HIGHConic III)
• Max. RCF: 3,260 x g (TX-150 Rotor); 30,279 x g (MicroClick 24 x 2 Rotor)
• Height (English) Exterior: 12.6 in.
• Length (English) Exterior: 26.4 in.
• Noise Level: <52 dB(A) (with MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor); <56 dB(A) with all rotors
• Width (English) Exterior: 18.1 in.
• Wattage: 750 w
• Description: Megafuge 8R Small Benchtop Centrifuge
• Controller Type: Microprocessor
• Net Weight: 156 lb. (71 kg)
• Run Time: 99 hr. 59 min., continuous
• Product Line: Megafuge
• Profile (Acceleration/Braking): 2 (standard and soft)
• Height (Metric) Exterior Lid Open: 70 cm
• Voltage: 230 V

• Max. Speed: 4,500 rpm (TX-150 rotor), 17,850 rpm (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor)
• Refrigerated: Yes
• Height (Metric) Exterior: 32 cm
• Length (Metric) Exterior: 67 cm
• Safety Features: Auto-Lock rotor exchange system, SMARTSpin imbalance detection system, certified ClickSeal biocontainment lids
• Width (Metric) Exterior: 46 cm
• Certifications/Compliance: IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-020, IEC 61010-2-101, EN 61326-1; UL Listed / CE marked /IVD compliant / Biocontainment certified by the Public Health England, Porton Down, UK
• Electrical Requirements: 230 V 50/60 Hz
• Drive System: Direct Brushless Induction
• Program Storage: 3 direct program buttons, plus 96 additional programs accessible via folder, all with alphanumeric program naming
• Temperature Range: -10°C to +40°C
• Height (English) Exterior Lid Open: 27.5 in.
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Rotor: TX-150 (not included)