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TX-400 Centrifuge Rotor With Buckets by Thermo Scientific is a used centrifuges (benchtop, refrigerated, plate, clinical) listing available for GBP 1000. Browse specifications, request seller details, and find similar equipment on Machinery Masters.
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Thermo Scientific - TX-400 Centrifuge Rotor With Buckets
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Price: £ 1,000
This listing is for a Thermo Scientific TX-400 Centrifuge Rotor with Buckets.
The unit is in full working condition and is ready for immediate release.
Supplied with x Round Buckets
Maximize the efficiency of your centrifugation processes with the TX-400 rotor, specifically designed for use with various Thermo Scientific centrifuges.
Key Features:
Capacity: Accommodates 4 x 400 mL samples, making it suitable for larger volumes in a single run.
Impressive RCF: Achieves a maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF) of 4696 x g, allowing for effective sedimentation of a variety of sample types.
Speed Capabilities: Operates at a maximum speed of 5000 rpm, providing flexibility for different centrifugation protocols.
Tube Specifications:
Diameter: 80 mm for standard tubes.
Length: Capable of holding tubes up to 125 mm in length.
Radius: Designed with a radius of 16.8 cm for optimal performance.
Type: Features a swinging bucket design, allowing for smooth and efficient separation as the buckets swing outward during centrifugation.
Biocontainment Certified: The rotor is certified for biocontainment by CAMR, ensuring safety when working with biological samples.
Compatibility:
Specifically designed for use with the following Thermo Scientific centrifuges:
Sorvall Legend X1
Sorvall ST 16
Multifuge X1
Megafuge 16
SL 16
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom5,791 km away
Model Number
TX-400
Stock Number
412969
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Applications & Use Cases
- Separation of cells, organelles, and macromolecules in biological research.
- Processing of blood samples in clinical diagnostic laboratories.
- Purification of proteins and nucleic acids in biotechnology applications.
- Concentration of samples in pharmaceutical development.
- Preparation of samples for analytical testing in various scientific disciplines.
Typical Specifications
- Rotor Type
- Typically a swinging bucket design, allowing tubes to pivot horizontally during centrifugation for optimal pellet formation.
- Typical Capacity
- For this class of rotor, capacities commonly range from 4 x 400 mL, accommodating larger sample volumes.
- Maximum RCF
- Units of this type commonly achieve a maximum RCF of around 4,500 - 5,000 x g.
- Maximum Speed
- Typically operates at speeds up to 5,000 rpm, suitable for a range of separation protocols.
- Tube Compatibility
- Designed to hold tubes with diameters up to 80 mm and lengths up to 125 mm, for standard laboratory consumables.
- Biocontainment
- Many rotors in this category are certified for biocontainment, ensuring safe processing of biological samples.
- Compatibility
- Specifically designed for use with compatible benchtop centrifuges from the same manufacturer, such as the Thermo Scientific Sorvall Legend X1 or Multifuge X1 series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- A centrifuge rotor holds sample tubes and spins them at high speeds, generating centrifugal force to separate components of a mixture based on density.
Machinery Masters Intelligence. General guidance for this category of equipment only, not a substitute for the seller's exact specifications. Always confirm details with the seller.