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 † Biocontainment certification by the Public Health England, Porton Down, UK
Megafuge™ 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge Series
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.
Capacity |
4 x 145 mL (TX-150), 6 x 50 mL (HIGHConic III) |
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Max. Speed |
4,500 rpm (TX-150 rotor), 17,850 rpm (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor), 4,500 rpm (TX-150 rotor), 16,000 rpm (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor) |
Max. RCF |
3,260 x g (TX-150 rotor); 30,279 x g (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor), 3,260 x g (TX-150 rotor), 24,328 x g (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor) |
Refrigerated |
Yes, No |
Height (English) Exterior |
12.6 in., 12.2 in. |
Height (Metric) Exterior |
32 m, 31 cm, 32 cm |
Length (English) Exterior |
26.4 in., 18.9 in. |
Length (Metric) Exterior |
67 cm, 48 cm |
Noise Level |
<52 dB(A) (with MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor); <56 dB(A) with all rotors, <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 |
18.1 in., 14.6 in. |
Width (Metric) Exterior |
46 cm, 37 cm |
Wattage |
750 w, 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 |
Electrical Requirements |
230 V 50/60 Hz, 120 V 60 Hz |
Controller Type |
Microprocessor |
Net Weight |
156 lb. (71 kg) |
Program Storage |
3 direct program buttons, plus 96 additional programs accessible via folder, all with alphanumeric program naming, 4 protocols via direct access key, with naming option and password protection available, 156 lb. (71 kg) |
Run Time |
99 hr. 59 min., continuous, 4 protocols via direct access key, with naming option and password protection available |
Temperature Range |
-10°C to +40°C |
Product Line |
Megafuge™ |
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