Thermo Fisher - Scientific RC 3BP+ Centrifuge

Price: £ 8,250

This listing is for a Thermo Fisher Scientific RC 3BP+ Centrifuge

The unit is in full working condition and is ready for immediate release.

Key Features & Capabilities

The RC 3BP Plus is designed for large-batch/volume processing: for example one rotor option handles 6 × 1 000 mL bottles or 12 blood-bags.

Maximum speed of up to 5 000 rpm, producing a maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF) of about 7 277 ×g.

Refrigeration/temperature control: The unit offers temperature setting range roughly from –10 °C to +40 °C (or around +2 °C to +40 °C depending on source) and is capable of keeping sample chamber temperature stable.

Microprocessor control with programmable run-profiles: 15 stored programs, features such as “Accumulated Centrifugal Effect (ACE)”, Step-Mode runs, slow-start/stop, etc.

Quiet & robust operation: Noise level at maximum speed is under ~58 dBA.

Safety and build quality: The rotor chamber, baseframe and guard ring are made of high-strength steel; automatic lid lock; electronic imbalance detection; door cannot open during spin; machine cannot start if door open.

Technical Specifications (summarised)

Here are some of the important specs to consider:

Maximum speed: 5,000 rpm.

Maximum RCF: ~7,277 ×g.

Minimum speed: ~300 rpm.

Temperature control range: Approximately –10 °C to +40 °C (or +2 °C to +40 °C depending on spec sheet) for samples.

Capacity: 6 × 1 000 mL bottles or 12 × 250 mL blood bags (depending on rotor/adapter).

Noise at max speed: < 58 dB(A).

Dimensions: Height ~1178 mm (46.3 in), Width ~800 mm (31.5 in), Depth ~905 mm (35.6 in) (varies by version).

Dimensions: Height ~1178 mm (46.3 in), Width ~800 mm (31.5 in), Depth ~905 mm (35.6 in) (varies by version). (≈981 lb) Drive: high-performance induction motor

Intended Usage & Applications

This centrifuge is suited for laboratories that need to process large volumes and relatively low speeds (compared with ultra-centrifuges). Some typical uses include:

Blood banking/separation of large bag volumes.

Bulk processing of bottles (1 L size) for sample prep.

Applications where sample temperature control is important (hence the refrigeration).

Labs requiring strong reproducibility via programmable runs, slow-start/stop, step modes