Thermo Scientific™ Megafuge™ 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge Series

Product Code.	Electrical Requirements	Max. Speed	Refrigerated	Description	unitSize
15153263	230 V 50/60 Hz	4,500 rpm (TX-150 rotor), 16,000 rpm (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor)	No	Megafuge 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge	Each
15211026	230 V 50/60 Hz	4,500 rpm (TX-150 rotor), 17,850 rpm (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor)	Yes	Megafuge 8R Small Benchtop Centrifuge	Each

Product Code. 15153263

Brand: Thermo Scientific™ 75007211

Description

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

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 Features:

• Secure, push-button rotor exchange in less than 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
• Manufactured with quality materials providing broad chemical resistance with exceptional strength for durability and reliability
• Optimizes bench space with maximized capacity

Clinical Applications:

• Runs up to 24 x 5/7mL blood tubes at a time in swinging bucket configuration
• Expanded programming options including password protection

Research Applications:

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

Other Features:

• Quiet performance (less than 61 dBA) for a safe, stress-free environment
• One-touch operation with pre-saved protocols and password protection available
• Highly visible backlit display for easy reading of parameters across the lab
• Glove- and detergent-friendly
• 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 Laboratory Service, Microbiology Services, Porton Down, UK

‡ IVD compliant regarding directive 98/79/EC, if used together with the hematocrit rotor and its accessories

Specifications

• Capacity: 4 x 145 mL (TX-150), 6 x 50 mL (HIGHConic III)
• Max. Speed: 4,500 rpm (TX-150 rotor), 16,000 rpm (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor)
• Max. RCF: 3,260 x g (TX-150 Rotor); 24,328 x g (MicroClick 24 x 2 Rotor)
• Refrigerated: No
• Height (English) Exterior: 12.2 in.
• Height (Metric) Exterior: 31 cm
• Length (English) Exterior: 18.9 in.
• Length (Metric) Exterior: 48 cm
• Noise Level: <58 dB(A) (with TX-150 rotor); <61 dB(A) (with MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor)
• Safety Features: Auto-Lock rotor exchange system, SMARTSpin imbalance detection system, certified ClickSeal biocontainment lids
• Width (English) Exterior: 14.6 in.
• Width (Metric) Exterior: 37 cm
• Wattage: 310 w
• 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
• Description: Megafuge 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge
• Electrical Requirements: 230 V 50/60 Hz
• Controller Type: Microprocessor
• Rotor Included: No
• 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
• Product Line: Megafuge
• Height (English) Exterior Lid Open: 26.8 in.
• Profile (Acceleration/Braking): 2 (standard and soft)
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Height (Metric) Exterior Lid Open: 67 cm
• Rotor: TX-150 (not included)
• Voltage: 230 V