ThermoFisher TX-150 with Round 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
51.0 mm
rAV
97.5 mm
Max. Speed
4,500 rpm
Max. RCF
3,260 x g
k Factor
12,968
Acceleration Time
20 sec.
Deceleration Time
30 sec.
Outside Source
Vendor Specifications Catalog No.
ThermoFisher Scientific 75005701
ThermoFisher Scientific Round Buckets 75005702

RCF and k-Factor Calculator 

5600 rpm
rpm
At 5600 rpm, the RCF equals 5,049 x g at rMAX and 3,418 x g at rAV.
The k Factor (adjusted) is 8,374.

RPM Calculator (from RCF) 

3600 x g
x g
To achieve an RCF of 3600 x g at rMAX, set the speed to 4,729 rpm.
To achieve an RCF of 3600 x g at rAV, set the speed to 5,747 rpm.

Centrifugation Time at Max. Speed (to match reference rotor based on k factors) 

ThermoFisher TX-100S
1500 rpm
rpm
5.00 min.
min.
To match 5 min. in a ThermoFisher TX-100S at 1500 rpm,
centrifuge for 0 min. in a ThermoFisher TX-150 with Round Buckets at 4500 rpm.

Centrifugation Time at Specified Speed (to match reference rotor based on k factors) 

ThermoFisher TX-100S
1500 rpm
rpm
5.00 min.
min.
ThermoFisher TX-150 with Round Buckets
5600 rpm
rpm
To match 5 min. in a ThermoFisher TX-100S at 1500 rpm,
centrifuge for 0 min. in a ThermoFisher TX-150 with Round Buckets at 5600 rpm.