ThermoFisher TX-150 with Conical Buckets

Manufacturer
ThermoFisher Scientific
Model
TX-150
Platform
Heraeus Megafuge 8R, Sorvall ST 8R, Sorvall SL 8R
Type
  • Swinging Bucket
Angle
90°
Weight
2.90 kg
Tube Number
4
rMAX
144.0 mm
rMIN
45.0 mm
rAV
94.5 mm
Max. Speed
4,500 rpm
Max. RCF
3,260 x g
k Factor
14,532
Acceleration Time
20 sec.
Deceleration Time
30 sec.
Outside Source
Vendor Specifications Catalog No.
ThermoFisher Scientific 75005701
ThermoFisher Scientific Conical Buckets 75005703

RCF and k-Factor Calculator 

rpm
To calculate "RCF" and "k factor", enter "Speed" above.

RPM Calculator (from RCF) 

x g
To determine the speed desired to achieve a specified RCF at rMAX and rAV, enter "Desired RCF" above.

Centrifugation Time at Max. Speed (to match reference rotor based on k factors) 
rpm
min.
To use the k Factor to calculate the "Time at Max Speed" needed to match the centrifugation with another rotor, enter the "Reference Rotor," "Speed" and "Time."

Centrifugation Time at Specified Speed (to match reference rotor based on k factors) 
rpm
min.
ThermoFisher TX-150 with Conical Buckets
rpm
To use k factors to calculate the "Time" at a "Specified Speed" needed to match the separation with another rotor, enter the "Reference Rotor," "Speed" and "Time." and the "Specified Speed."