Thermo Scientific Heraeus Megafuge 8 benchtop centrifuge with TX-150 rotor and adapters
Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific Heraeus
Model: Megafuge 8
Condition: Used. Excellent. Fully functional.
Estimated Lead time: Currently 1 in stock. Ships in 1-2 weeks from order and payment
Includes:
- Megafuge 8 centrifuge
- TX-150 rotor
- Tube adapters: (4) 15ml and (4) 50ml
- Manual
- Power cord
- 30 day warranty
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
Specifications
Model | Megafuge 8 |
Rotor | TX-150 |
Capacity | 4 x 145 mL (TX-150), 6 x 50 mL (HIGHConic III) |
Max. Speed | 4,500 rpm (TX-150 rotor) |
Max. RCF | 3,260 x g (TX-150 rotor) |
Refrigerated | No |
Noise Level | <58 dB(A) |
Safety Features | Auto-Lock rotor exchange system, SMARTSpin imbalance detection system, certified ClickSeal biocontainment lids |
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 | 120 V / 60 Hz |
Controller Type | Microprocessor |
Dimensions (HWD) | 12.2 x 14.6 x 18.9 in. (31 x 37 x 48 cm) |
Drive System | Direct Brushless Induction |
Program Storage | 4 protocols via direct access key, with naming option and password protection available |
Run Time | 99 hr. 59 min., continuous |
Height (English) Exterior Lid Open | 26.8 in. |
Profile (Acceleration/Braking) | 2 (standard and soft) |