Optima MAX Ultracentrifuge from Beckman Coulter: Performance and Precision for Your Laboratory Applications
The Optima MAX from Beckman Coulter is a tabletop ultracentrifuge designed to meet the most demanding needs of research laboratories and medical facilities. With a maximum speed of 150,000 rpm and a centrifugal force of up to 1,019,000 x g, this ultracentrifuge offers exceptional performance for a variety of applications requiring high centrifugal forces.
The Optima MAX is equipped with a CFC- and ODC-free thermoelectric cooling system, ensuring environmentally friendly operation. The temperature control system uses forced air to maintain an accuracy of ±2°C, with a peak-to-peak temperature variation of 0.1°C. This thermal accuracy is essential for reliable and reproducible centrifugation results.
The Optima MAX design includes a variable frequency induction unit and a rotor overspeed identifier, ensuring safe and efficient operation. The axis imbalance tolerance can be up to 10% of the tube volume, offering increased flexibility for various sample types. In addition, the ultracentrifuge has 10 acceleration ramps and 11 deceleration ramps, allowing precise control of rotation speeds.
The Optima MAX is also equipped with a self-purging vacuum system, which reduces the chamber pressure to less than 10 microns (1.34 Pa). This vacuum system is essential for maintaining optimal centrifugation conditions and ensuring operator safety.
The technical specifications of the Optima MAX include a power rating of 2,400 BTU/hr (0.7 kW) and a sound pressure level of less than 47 dBA at a distance of 1 metre. The acoustic power is 1.33 microwatts, and the Zwicker volume is 6 zones. The ultracentrifuge can operate in an ambient temperature range of 15°C to 35°C, with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C in 1°C increments.
The Optima MAX measures 737 x 584 x 409 mm (WxDxH) and weighs 105 kg. These specifications make it a compact and powerful ultracentrifuge, ideal for laboratories where space is limited but performance cannot be compromised.
The Beckman Coulter Optima MAX is a high-performance tabletop ultracentrifuge, offering exceptional accuracy and reliability for a variety of laboratory applications. With its CFC- and ODC-free thermoelectric cooling system, shaft imbalance tolerance, and multiple acceleration and deceleration ramps, the Optima MAX is an ideal choice for research laboratories and medical facilities.
