Large Capacity Centrifuges
Proven productivity, built around you
Enhanced capacity of 16 x 500mL blood bags or 8 x 2000mL bottles (16L) and the user-friendly design of our Thermo Scientific large capacity centrifuges make working with large volumes easier and more convenient using the protocols you've already validated. Enhanced ergonomics and compact design combined with the quick set-up of traceable, reproducible runs makes these the centrifuges of choice for simplified blood and bioprocessing productivity.
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Choose your large capacity centrifuge
Our Sorvall and Heraeus large capacity centrifuges include several Thermo Scientific features designed to enhance the user experience and offer flexibility for current and future needs. Choose the brand and application that fits your needs best.
| Sorvall BP 8 Blood Banking Centrifuge | Sorvall BP 16 Blood Banking Centrifuge | Sorvall RC-4 Blood Processing Centrifuge | |
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| For regular to medium throughput blood processing needs, providing upgradeable volume processing, with options for remote monitoring and data collection. |
For high throughput blood processing needs, providing upgradeable volume processing, with options for remote monitoring and data collection. | For low capacity blood processing ability and diagnostics or for research needs, including high throughput microplate processing. | |
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| Max capacity | 6 x 550mL and 8 x 550mL blood bags |
12 x 500mL and 16 x 500mL blood bags |
4 x 1000mL or 8 x 500mL blood bags or 4 x 8 microplates |
| Max RCF | 7,295 x g | 7,187 x g | 15,320 x g |
| Max speed | 5,000rpm | 4,700rpm | 10,000rpm |
| Rotors | 4 optional rotors | 4 optional rotors | 11 optional rotors |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
Lid closed: 39.9 x 32.1 x 35.4 in. (101.5 x 81.6 x 90.0cm) |
Lid closed: 39.9 x 32.1 x 35.4 in. (101.5 x 81.6 x 90.0cm) |
Lid closed: 37.8 x 26.8 x 28.3 in. (96 x 68 x 72cm) |
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Centri-Touch touchscreen interface | Centri-Touch touchscreen interface | EASYcontrol™ II Soft-Touch Keypad |
| Performance range | Speed 300-5,000rpm RCF 26-7,295 x g |
Speed 300-4,700rpm RCF 29-7,187 x g |
Speed 300-10,000rpm RCF 29-15,320 x g |
| Heavy duty configurations | Yes | Yes | No |
| Water cooled configurations | Yes | Yes | No |
| Weight | 230V: 1047.2 lbs. (475kg) 400V: 1091.3 lbs. (495kg) |
230V: 1047.2 lbs. (475kg) 400V: 1091.3 lbs. (495kg) |
631 lbs. (286kg) |
| Sorvall BIOS 16 Centrifuge | Sorvall BIOS A Centrifuge | |
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| For high throughput, flexible batch bioprocessing for mammalian cell, yeast and bacteria, with options for remote monitoring and data collection. | For high performance batch bioprocessing for yeast and bacteria with options for remote monitoring and data collection. | |
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| Max capacity | 8 x 2000mL | 10 x 1000mL |
| Max RCF | 8,500 x g | 12,000 x g |
| Max speed | 5,400rpm | 6,250rpm |
| Rotors | 4 optional rotors | 1 carbon fiber rotor |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
Lid closed: 39.9 x 32.1 x 35.4 in. (101.5 x 81.6 x 90.0cm) |
Lid closed: 39.9 x 32.1 x 35.4 in. (101.5 x 81.6 x 90.0cm) |
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Centri-Touch touchscreen interface | Centri-Touch touchscreen interface |
| Performance range | Speed 300-5,400rpm RCF 29-8,500 x g |
Speed 300-6,250rpm RCF 29-12,000 x g |
| Heavy duty configurations | Yes | Yes |
| Water cooled configurations | No | No |
| Weight | 230V: 1025.2 lbs. (465kg) 400V: 1091.3 lbs. (495kg) |
200-240V: 1060 lbs. (481kg) 380-415V: 1027 lbs. (466kg) |
| Heraeus Cryofuge 8 Blood Banking Centrifuge | Heraeus Cryofuge 16 Blood Banking Centrifuge | Heraeus Cryofuge 5500i Centrifuge | |
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| For regular to medium throughput blood processing needs, providing upgradeable volume processing, with options for remote monitoring and data collection. | For high throughput blood processing needs providing upgradeable volume processing, with options for remote monitoring and data collection. | For low capacity blood processing ability and diagnostics or for research needs, including high throughput microplate processing. | |
| Request a quote | |||
| Max capacity | 6 x 550mL and 8 x 550mL blood bags |
12 x 500mL and 16 x 500mL blood bags |
4 x 1000mL or 8 x 500mL blood bags or 4 x 8 microplates |
| Max RCF | 7,295 x g | 7,187 x g | 15,320 x g |
| Max speed | 5,000rpm | 4,700rpm | 10,000rpm |
| Rotors | 4 optional rotors | 4 optional rotors | 11 optional rotors |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
Lid closed: 39.9 x 32.1 x 35.4 in. (101.5 x 81.6 x 90.0cm) |
Lid closed: 39.9 x 32.1 x 35.4 in. (101.5 x 81.6 x 90.0cm) |
Lid closed: 37.8 x 26.8 x 28.3 in. (96 x 68 x 72cm) |
| Display type | Centri-Touch touchscreen interface | Centri-Touch touchscreen interface | EASYcontrol™ II Soft-Touch Keypad |
| Performance range | Speed 300-5,000rpm RCF 26-7,295 x g |
Speed 300-4,700rpm RCF 29-7,187 x g |
Speed 300-10,000rpm |
| Heavy duty configurations | Yes | Yes | No |
| Water cooled configurations | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 230V: 1047.2 lb. (475kg) 400V: 1091.3 lb. (495kg) |
230V: 1047.2 lb. (475kg) 400V: 1091.3 lb. (495kg) |
631 lb. (286kg) |
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Rotors for large capacity centrifuges
With the flexibility to select higher capacity rotors or match existing workflows, our large capacity rotors are designed for high-quality separations of up to 16 x 500mL blood bags or 16 liters in a single run.
HAEMAFlex Swinging Bucket Rotors
for Blood Banking Centrifuges
Blood processing in varying capacities to match your production needs and existing workflows. Use with Sorvall BP and Heraeus Cryofuge blood banking centrifuges.
Rotors for Bioprocessing
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Sorvall BP 8 and 16 blood banking centrifuge brochure
The centrifuge of choice for simplified blood processing. The user-friendly design of the Sorvall BP 8 and 16 blood banking centrifuges make working with large volumes easier and more convenient using the protocols you’ve already validated and in compliance with global standards. Designed for flexible, large capacity blood banking, its proven productivity is built around you.
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Sorvall BIOS series centrifuge brochure
Designed to reliably support a broad array of high throughput bioprocessing applications ranging from R&D scale to large scale production of biologics, vaccines, cell therapies, recombinant proteins and more.
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