Fiberlite Centrifuge Rotors

Superior performance without fatigue or corrosion

Thermo Scientific Fiberlite carbon fiber rotors offer an advanced alternative to metal centrifuge rotors, delivering superior performance without fatigue or corrosion for safe and worry-free operation spin after spin. They enhance productivity by reducing run times with higher G-forces; their corrosion- and fatigue-resistant design ensures structural integrity, and your investment is secured with a 15-year warranty.

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Benchtop Fiberlite centrifuge rotors

For routine and high performance benchtop centrifuges, ideal for high speed applications:

PCR post-reaction clean up
Cell culture
DNA sample prep

Subcellular fractionation
Protein identification

Description	Capacity	Max Speed*	Max RCF*	Type
Fiberlite F10-6 x 100 LEX Rotor	6 x 100mL	10,500rpm	15,038 x g	Fixed angle
Fiberlite F14-6 x 250LE Rotor	6 x 250mL	10,000rpm	15,317 x g	Fixed angle
Fiberlite F15-6x100y Rotor	6 x 100mL	13,000rpm	18,516 x g	Fixed angle
Fiberlite F13-14x50cy Rotor	14 x 50mL	8,500rpm	12,359 x g	Fixed angle
Fiberlite F15-8x50cy Rotor	8 x 50mL	14,500rpm	24,446 x g	Fixed angle
Fiberlite F21-48x2 Rotor	48 x 2mL	15,200rpm	25,055 x g	Fixed angle
Fiberlite H3-LV Swinging Bucket Rotor	28 microplates	3,600rpm	2,738 x g	Swinging bucket

*Max speed and max G-force may vary by centrifuge and voltage. See product detail for precise specifications.

High speed Sorvall LYNX Fiberlite centrifuge rotors

For the Sorvall LYNX Superspeed Centrifuge for applications requiring a high speed centrifuge:

Cellular biology
Diagnostic and clinical biology
Genomics and molecular biology
Bioprocessing

Proteomics
Virology and nanotechnology
Research and drug discovery

Description	Capacity	Max Speed	Max RCF	Type
Fiberlite F9-6x1000 LEX Rotor	6 x 1000mL	9,000rpm	17,568 x g	Fixed angle
F10-4x1000 LEX Rotor	4 x 1000mL	10,500rpm	20,584 x g	Fixed angle
F12-6x500 LEX Rotor	6 x 500mL	12,000rpm	24,471 x g	Fixed angle
F14-6x250y Rotor	6 x 250mL	14,000rpm	30,240 x g	Fixed angle
F14-14x50cy Rotor	14 x 50mL	14,000rpm	33,746 x g	Fixed angle
F20-12x50 LEX Rotor	12 x 50mL	20,000rpm	51,428 x g	Fixed angle
F21-8x50y Rotor	8 x 50mL	20,000rpm	47,850 x g	Fixed angle
F23-48x1.5 Rotor	48 x 1.5mL	23,000rpm	57,368 x g	Fixed angle

*Max speed and max G-force may vary by centrifuge and voltage. See product detail for precise specifications.

Legacy Sorvall Superspeed Fiberlite Rotors

For our legacy Sorvall RC Series Centrifuges

Description	Capacity	Max Speed	Max RCF	Type
Fiberlite F10-4x1000 LEX Rotor	4 x 1000mL	9,500rpm	16,880 x g	Fixed angle
F12-6x500 LEX Rotor	6 x 500mL	12,000rpm	24,515 x g	Fixed angle
F14-6x250y Rotor	6 x 250mL	14,000rpm	30,100 x g	Fixed angle
F13-14x50cy Rotor	4 x 50mL	13,000rpm	29,000 x g	Fixed angle
F20-6x100 Rotor	12 x 50mL	20,000rpm	43,900 x g	Fixed angle
F21-8x50y Rotor	8 x 50mL	20,000rpm	47,500 x g	Fixed angle
F21-48x1.5 Rotor	48 x 1.5mL	21,000rpm	43,500 x g	Fixed angle

Ultracentrifuge Fiberlite rotors

For the Sorvall WX Ultracentrifuge Series for applications requiring ultraspeed centrifugation:

Proteomics
Cell clarification
Nucleic acid preparation

Description	Capacity	Max Speed	Max RCF	Type
Fiberlite F37L-8x100	8 x 100mL	37,000rpm	182,460 x g	Fixed angle
F50L-8x39 Rotor	8 x 39mL	50,000rpm	266,000 x g	Fixed angle
F65L-6x13.5 Rotor	6 x 13.5mL	65,000rpm	324,000 x g	Fixed angle
F50L-24x1.5 Rotor	24 x 1.5mL	50,000rpm	280,000 x g	Fixed angle

Large capacity Fiberlite centrifuge rotors

For use with our Sorvall BIOS A Centrifuge for batch processing and our legacy Sorvall RC 4, Cryofuge 5500i and Multifuge 4 for blood banking applications.

Yeast
Bacteria

Mammalian cells
Blood processing

Description	Capacity	Max Speed	Max RCF	Type
Fiberlite F6-10x1000 LEX Rotor	10 x 1000mL	6,250rpm	12,000 x g	Fixed angle
F10-6x250y Rotor	6 x 250mL	10,000rpm	15,344 x g	Fixed angle

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Fiberlite key features and benefits

Performance tested and ready to be used with automatic rotor recognition and capability to reach higher speeds than metal equivalents, improving separations.

Design with corrosion- and fatigue-resistance to maintain the rotor's structural integrity for outstanding durability and maintenance convenience.

Value in on-site clinics and maintenance to ensure proper use and care to extend life of your rotors, continuous improvements in design to increase capacities for efficiency and throughput, and industry-leading 15-year warranty.

Ergonomics like AutoLock rotor exchange allow 3-second, push-button rotor exchange, integrated handle makes gripping easy, and unique lightweight carbon fiber enables use in multiple applications.

Biocontainment with rotor and lid combinations that protect the user, the centrifuge and the samples, and certified by Public Health England, Porton Down UK.

Learn more about increasing efficiency of centrifugation while maintaining the quality and safety of your work.
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Fiberlite carbon fiber rotors brochure

Thermo Scientific Fiberlite rotors accelerate productivity while offering unequaled durability. They will maximize your centrifuge performance with versatility, speed and a robust corrosion-free design. Backed by a 15-year warranty, the most comprehensive warranty coverage available.*

Improved ergonomics for added safety
Lightweight design for faster acceleration and deceleration

Corrosion resistance for easier care and maintenance
Fatigue-resistant design for longer life

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* Subject to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s standard limited warranty. Ask your sales representative for details or review our general terms and conditions of sale on our Terms of Use page.

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