Heraeus TTH-400 swing-bucket rotor – The versatile solution for uniform and safe centrifugation
The TTH-400 swing-bucket rotor from Heraeus is an essential piece of centrifugation equipment for any laboratory looking for optimal performance and flexibility. Designed for the Sorvall Legend Mach 1.6 and 1.6R benchtop centrifuges, this rotor is specifically designed to meet the needs of clinical, biomedical research and industrial environments requiring efficient and reproducible separation of biological or chemical samples.
With its generous capacity of 4 x 400 mL, the TTH-400 can handle large volumes in a small footprint. This feature makes it a valuable ally for high-throughput protocols, while maintaining excellent stability and balanced distribution of centrifugal force. The oscillating movement of the buckets ensures a horizontal position during rotation, promoting homogeneous and gentle separation without disturbing gradients or delicate cells. This type of movement is ideal for applications where sedimentation accuracy is critical, such as in plasma and serum analyses or when preparing samples for molecular testing.
The rotor design also emphasises safety and durability. Made from robust, corrosion-resistant materials, it withstands the high mechanical stresses associated with repeated use in intensive environments. The structure is designed to maintain sample integrity while offering ease of use: the buckets are easy to insert and remove, and interchangeable adapters allow compatibility with a wide range of tubes, from conical tubes to Falcon tubes or round-bottom tubes.
The TTH-400 is not limited to mechanical performance alone: it is also designed to ensure safe centrifugation conditions. By combining it with optional biological containment lids, users can protect both the sample and the working environment from potential contamination. This attention to biosafety is particularly important in laboratories handling pathogenic or sensitive samples.
Ease of maintenance and compatibility with a wide range of accessories make this rotor particularly scalable. It can be adapted to different needs without the need for additional investment in new equipment. Whether for daily use in clinical laboratories or for demanding research, the TTH-400 rotor is a reliable, versatile and high-performance choice that meets the most stringent quality and safety standards.
