Ultracentrifuges

Fast, high productivity separations with built-in safety and efficiency

Combining outstanding speed, safety and ergonomics in a compact design, our ultracentrifuges and micro-ultracentrifuges are designed to deliver exceptional performance and versatility for a variety of applications.

Browse our complete portfolio or let one of our experts help you make a selection.

Designed for simplicity and ease-of-use, using carbon fiber rotors; plus our WX+ accepts most ultra rotors from other manufacturers.

Quick, small, simple, and powerful, on the bench and on the floor. Innovative software gives you more options for greater flexibility.

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Tech note: Separation of influenza virus using the
largest capacity rotor in our micro-ultracentrifuge family
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Ultracentrifuge	Micro-ultracentrifuge

Especially ideal for labs where space is limited. Open rotor system allows flexibility to use most ultra rotors from other major manufacturers. 37 rotors support labware from 1.5mL microtubes to 250mL bottles RCF up to 802,000 x g Available in 80,000, 90,000, and 100,000rpm models	Advanced functionality in a compact footprint, readily accessible with flexibility for a full range of small volume processing applications, and fast accel/decel rates. 17 rotors with capacity from 4 x 2.2mL up to 6 x 30mL; supports tubes from 0.2mL to 20mL RCF up to 1,048,000 x g Available in 120,000 and 150,000rpm models
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Sorvall WX+ Ultracentrifuge Series

Maximize space in your lab with the small-footprint Thermo Scientific Sorvall WX+ ultracentrifuge series while maintaining high-performance speeds of up to 100,000rpm.

These are highly flexible centrifuge solutions for nucleic acid or proteomic applications, including exosome research, available in three top performance ranges, and includes carbon-fiber rotor advantages.

	Sorvall WX 100+ Ultracentrifuge	Sorvall WX 90+ Ultracentrifuge	Sorvall WX 80+ Ultracentrifuge

Request a quote	208 to 240V, 50/60Hz Single phase	208 to 240V, 50/60Hz Single phase	200 to 240V, 50/60Hz Single phase
Max capacity	24 x 1.5mL microtubes to 6 x 250mL bottles	24 x 1.5mL microtubes to 6 x 250mL bottles	24 x 1.5mL microtubes to 6 x 250mL bottles
Max RCF	802,000 x g (T-8100 rotor)	692,149 x g (T-890 rotor)	546,883 x g (T-890 rotor)
Max speed	100,000rpm	90,000rpm	80,000rpm
Rotors	38 optional rotors	38 optional rotors	38 optional rotors
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Lid closed: 34.6 x 31.1 x 27.2 in. (88 x 79 x 69cm)	Lid closed: 34.6 x 31.1 x 27.2 in. (88 x 79 x 69cm)	Lid closed: 34.6 x 31.1 x 27.2 in. (88 x 79 x 69cm)
Display type	Touch screen color LCD panel	Touch screen color LCD panel	Touch screen color LCD panel
Performance range	Speed 1,000-80,0000rpm RCF 66,993-802,000 x g	Speed 1,000-90,000rpm RCF 66,993-692,149 x g	Speed 1,000-100,000rpm RCF 66,993-546,883 x g
Weight	859.8 lb. (390kg)	859.8 lb. (390kg)	859.8 lb. (390kg)

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Sorvall MTX and MX+ Micro-Ultracentrifuge Series

Excellent performance with RCF up to 1,048,000 x g and versatility for rapid small-volume processing applications, our Thermo Scientific Sorvall MTX and MX+ microultracentrifuges feature advanced functionality in a compact footprint.

	Sorvall MTX 150 Bench Micro-Ultracentrifuge	Sorvall MX 150 Plus Floor Micro-Ultracentrifuge	Sorvall MX 120 Plus Floor Micro-Ultracentrifuge

	Ideal for labs with limited space and the need to run high performance ultra applications. Maximize productivity with impressive acceleration rates that reach max speed in just 80 seconds.	Ideal for labs looking for a smaller solution but need to maximize bench space. All the capability of the benchtop MTX 150 in a floor-standing model with a very small footprint.	More economical floor-standing micro-ultracentrifuge solution with the same large, versatile rotor selection, but with a lower top speed.
Request a quote	115V, 50/60Hz 208V, 50/60Hz 220V, 50/60Hz 230V, 50/60Hz 240V, 50/60Hz	115V, 50/60Hz 208V, 50/60Hz 220V, 50/60Hz 230V, 50/60Hz 240V, 50/60Hz	115V, 50/60Hz 208V, 50/60Hz 220V, 50/60Hz 230V, 50/60Hz 240V, 50/60Hz
Max capacity	6 x 30mL (S50A rotor) or 4 x 7mL (S50-ST rotor)	6 x 30mL (S50A rotor) or 4 x 7mL (S50-ST rotor)	6 x 30mL (S50A rotor) or 4 x 7mL (S50-ST rotor)
Max RCF	1,048,680 x g (S140-AT rotor)	1,048,680 x g (S140-AT rotor)	770,460 x g (S140-AT rotor)
Max speed	150,000rpm	150,000rpm	120,000rpm
Rotors	17 optional rotors	17 optional rotors	17 optional rotors
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Lid closed: 16.1 x 23.2 x 22.9 in. (40.8 x 59 x 58.2cm)	Lid closed: 33.5 x 17.3 x 19.3 in. (85 x 44 x 49cm)	Lid closed: 33.5 x 17.3 x 19.3 in. (85 x 44 x 49cm)
Display type	Touch sensitive LCD panel	Touch sensitive LCD panel	Touch sensitive LCD panel
Performance range	1,000 to 150,0000rpm RCF 201,046 to 1,048,680 x g	1,000 to 150,0000rpm RCF 201,046 to 1,048,680 x g	1,000 to 120,0000rpm RCF 201,046 to 770,460 x g
Weight	213 lb. (97kg)	231 lb. (105kg)	231 lb. (105kg)

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Rotors for ultracentrifuges

Key features and benefits

Fiberlite carbon fiber rotors
Fatigue-resistant, corrosion resistant, and lightweight for a safer work environment.

Self-locking rotor system
Automatically secures rotor to the drive shaft without manual intervention, facilitating installation and added safety.

Versatility across sample types
Obtain application flexibility with extensive range of rotor formats that accommodate multiple tube volumes.

Open-rotor system
Optimize your inventory with flexibility of accepting ultra rotors from other major manufacturers. (Sorvall WX+ Ultracentrifuge)

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Rotor application, speed, and capacity chart

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Fixed angle rotors

	Fiberlite F65L-6 x 13.5 Rotor, 6 x 13.5mL, 65,000rpm, 324,000 x g ›
	Fiberlite F50L-8 x 39 Rotor, 8 x 39mL, 50,000rpm, 266,000 x g ›
	Fiberlite F50L-24 x 1.5 Rotor, 24 x 1.5mL, 50,000rpm, 280,000 x g ›
	Fiberlite F37L-8 x 100 Rotor, 8 x 100mL, 37,000rpm, 182,460 x g ›
	T-8100 Rotor, 8 x 6.5mL, 100,000rpm, 802,006 x g ›
	T-890 Rotor, 8 x 12.5mL, 90,000rpm, 692,149 x g ›
	TFT-80.4 Rotor, 10 x 4.4mL, 80,000rpm, 468,246 x g ›
	TFT-80.2 Rotor, 12 x 2mL, 80,000rpm, 429,643 x g ›
	T-1270 Rotor, 12 x 12.5mL, 70,000rpm, 448,811 x g ›
	T-865 Rotor, 8 x 36mL, 65,000rpm, 429,459 x g ›
	T-1250 Rotor, 12 x 36mL, 50,000rpm, 301,032 x g ›
	T-647.5 Rotor, 6 x 100mL, 47,500rpm, 250,259 x g ›
	TFT-45.6 Rotor, 40 x 6mL, 45,000rpm, 238,859 x g ›
	A-621 Rotor, 6 x 250mL, 21,000rpm, 66,993 x g ›

Neo Angle Rotors

	TN-890, 8 x 5, 90,000rpm, 645,101 x g ›
	TN-1065, 10 x 12mL, 65,000rpm, 401,614 x g ›
	TN-1865, 18 x 5mL, 65,000rpm, 430,874 x g ›

Continuous Flow Rotors

	TCF-32, 430mL, 32,000rpm, 102,000 x g ›
	Accessory core, 940mL

Swinging bucket rotors

	TH-660 Swinging Bucket Rotor, 6 x 4.4mL, 60,000rpm, 488,576 x g ›
	AH-650 Swinging Bucket Rotor, 6 x 5mL, 50,000rpm, 296,005 x g ›
	TH-641 Swinging Bucket Rotor, 6 x 13.2mL, 41,000rpm, 287,660 x g ›
	SureSpin 630/36 Swinging Bucket Rotor, 6 x 36mL, 30,000rpm, 166,880 x g ›
	SureSpin 630/17 Swinging Bucket Rotor, 6 x 17mL, 30,000rpm, 166,880 x g ›
	AH-629 (36) Swinging Bucket Rotor, 6 x 36mL, 29,000rpm, 151,243 x g ›
	AH-629 (17) Swinging Bucket Rotor, 6 x 17mL, 29,000rpm, 155,846 x g ›

Vertical rotors

	StepSaver 70 V6 (8 x 6), 8 x 6mL, 70,000rpm, 467,420 x g ›
	StepSaver 70 V6 (8 x 2), 8 x 2 x 2mL, 70,000rpm, 467,420 x g ›
	StepSaver 70 V6 (8 x 5.1 QS), 8 x 5.1QSmL, 70,000rpm, 467,420 x g ›
	StepSaver 65 V13 (8 x 13.5), 8 x 5.1QSmL, 70,000rpm, 400,671 x g ›
	StepSaver 65 V13 (8 x 6), 8 x 6, 65,000rpm, 393,120 x g ›
	StepSaver 65 V13 (8 x 13.5 QS), 8 x 13.5 QS, 65,000rpm, 393,120 x g ›
	StepSaver 50 V39 (8 x 39), 8 x 39, 50,000rpm, 241,831 x g ›
	StepSaver 50 V39 (8 x 13.5), 8 x 13.5, 50,000rpm, 228,706 x g ›
	TV-1665, 16 x 6, 65,000rpm, 414,357 x g ›
	TV-860, 18 x 5, 60,000rpm, 340,596 x g ›

Zonal Rotors

TZ-28,
1350mL, 28,000rpm, 83,000 x g ›

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Fixed Angle Rotors

	S150-AT, 8 x 2mL, 150,000rpm, 899,744 x g ›
	S140-AT, 10 x 2mL, 120,000rpm, 1,048,684 x g ›
	S120-AT3, 14 x 0.5mL, 110,000rpm, 649,826 x g ›
	S120-AT2, 14 x 0.5mL, 110,000rpm, 649,826 x g ›
	S110-AT, 8 x 5mL, 110,000rpm, 690,652 x g ›
	S100-AT4, 6 x 3.5mL, 100,000rpm, 540,628 x g ›
	S100-AT3, 20 x 0.2mL, 100,000rpm, 435,630 x g ›
	S80-AT2, 30 x 0.5mL, 80,000rpm, 357,440 x g ›
	S80-AT3, 8 x 8.3mL, 80,000rpm, 414,630 x g ›
	S70-AT, 20 x 0.5mL, 70,000rpm, 307,052 x g ›
	S58-A, 8 x 13.5mL, 58,000rpm, 288,958 x g ›
	S55-A2, 12 x 1.5mL, 55,000rpm, 201,046 x g ›
	S50-A, 6 x 30mL, 50,000rpm, 209,438 x g ›

Swinging Bucket Rotors

	S55-S, 4 x 2.2mL, 55,000rpm, 258,826 x g ›
	S52-ST, 4 x 5mL, 52,000rpm, 275,458 x g ›
	S50-ST, 4 x 7mL, 50,000rpm, 252,721 x g ›

Vertical Rotors

S120-VT,
8 x 2mL, 120,000rpm, 500,237 x g ›

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Sorvall WX+ Ultracentrifuge Brochure

Ultracentrifugation simplified at every turn. Maximize space in your lab with the small-footprint Thermo Scientific Sorvall WX+ ultracentrifuge series while maintaining high-performance speeds of up to 100,000 rpm.

Lightweight, fatigue-resistant carbon fiber rotors
Intuitive, easily accessible touch screen
Automatic tube balancing

Quiet performance (<51 dBA)
Access controls for multi-user environments
LED Stat Light for across-the-lab visibility of status

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Technical note: Separation of influenza virus with our S50-A fixed angle rotor and a Sorvall micro-ultracentrifuge

In this technical note, we describe a protocol for the separation of influenza virus using the S50-A fixed angle rotor and the Sorvall MTX 150 Micro-Ultracentrifuge or the Sorvall MX Micro-Ultracentrifuge. The Thermo Scientific S50-A fixed angle rotor provides the largest capacity in the Thermo Scientific micro-ultracentrifuge family and allows sample processing up to 180 mL.

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