The Sigma 8KS Clinic is a refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge specifically developed for use in blood banks, transfusion facilities and clinical laboratories. The high-performance centrifuge boasts a versatile range of rotors for up to 12 blood bag systems, 6 x 1,500 ml vials or 48 microtiter plates. Its per-run capacity also allows large specimen volumes to be processed efficiently. The unit delivers reliably excellent and reproducible sedimentation results thanks to its very smooth running.

Key Aspects:

  • Compact refrigerated floor standing centrifuge for universal use in blood banks, clinical laboratories and research.
  • Capacity up to 6 l in angle rotor; 12 x 1 l, 6 x 1.5 l or 12 blood bags in swing-out rotor.
  • Solid construction, suitable for continous use.
  • Maintenance-free drive, high imbalance tolerance up to approx. 80 g Speed range 100 – 10.500 rpm.
  • Automatic rotor identification prevents spinning rotors overspeed.
  • Efficient refrigeration; temperature adjustable between -20 °C and +40 °C, standstill cooling, with refrigerant R404a.
  • Stainless steel chamber.
  • The lid is hinged on the left hand side.
  • Easy open the centrifuge lid via pneumatic springs.
  • Two motorized lid locks provide safe, assured lid-locking.
  • Power failure, emergency lid opening.
  • Ergonomic loading height of just 88 cm.
  • The user friendly control unit is integrated in the front panel.
  • Centrifuge fits through a door opening of only 82 cm.
  • The centrifuge stands on movable castors an adjustable feet to even out the floor.
  • Easily serviceable.
  • All international standards are met, e.g. IEC 1010, CE, WEEE.