Sorvall F-20/MICRO Fixed-Angle Rotor for High-Speed Centrifugation
The Sorvall F-20/MICRO Fixed-Angle Rotor by Thermo Fisher is designed to meet the demanding needs of high-speed centrifugation laboratories, offering exceptional performance in a robust and reliable design. This rotor is an ideal solution for applications in molecular biology, clinical research, and other fields requiring rapid and efficient sample separation.
The Sorvall F-20/MICRO rotor is made from high-quality aluminum, a material that ensures both lightness and durability. Aluminum is also known for its effective heat dissipation during high-speed centrifugation, ensuring stable and consistent performance throughout the process. With a net weight of only 4.8 kg, this rotor is compact and easy to handle, yet robust enough to withstand high centrifugal forces.
This rotor is designed to accommodate up to 32 microcentrifuge tubes, each with a maximum capacity of 1.5 mL. The fixed arrangement of the tubes in the rotor allows for the simultaneous processing of numerous samples, thus optimizing the efficiency of the centrifugation process. The rotor’s maximum speed is 20,000 rpm, which allows it to achieve a maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF) of 51,430 x g. These specifications enable the rotor to effectively separate various sample components, such as nucleic acids, proteins, and cellular particles, with high precision.
The rotor features a fixed angle of 45 degrees. This angle optimizes the application of centrifugal force by directing the forces towards the walls of the tubes, allowing for more effective separation of components based on their density. The rotor’s K-factor is 187, which measures the efficiency of particle separation of different sizes. A high K-factor like this indicates that the rotor is particularly suited for precise particle separation, which is essential for applications such as protein purification or nucleic acid extraction.
The Sorvall F-20/MICRO is compatible with a range of tube sizes from 0.25 mL to 1.5 mL, offering great flexibility for different types of samples and protocols. The rotor is designed to ensure a secure fit for the tubes, minimizing the risk of sample loss or contamination during centrifugation. Additionally, the rotor is equipped with built-in safety mechanisms to prevent malfunction in case of user error or imbalance.
This rotor is particularly suited for molecular biology applications such as DNA/RNA extraction, protein isolation, and cell purification. It is also used in clinical laboratories for diagnostic analysis and research tests. Its capacity to process a large number of samples simultaneously while providing high-precision performance makes it indispensable for demanding research and diagnostic environments.
The Sorvall F-20/MICRO Fixed-Angle Rotor is a key component for any high-speed centrifuge, offering exceptional separation performance, durable construction, and great versatility. It is designed to meet the needs of modern laboratories, providing reliability, precision, and efficiency in sample processing.
