Ultra-Microcentrifuge
SPECIFICATION
Model: Optima TLX
Manufacturer: Backman Coulter
DESCRIPTION
The Optima TLX microprocessor-controlled tabletop ultracentrifuge generates high centrifugal forces for a variety of highspeed applications. The instrument design features a variable-frequency induction drive, thermoelectric temperature control system, self-purging vacuum system, rotor overspeed identification system, program memory that can contain up to ten five-step programs, and a choice of acceleration and deceleration rates.
Function and capabilities
- Can be used in differential sedimentation (pelleting) of subcellular organelles and viruses in moderate volume
- Run temperature can be set between 0 to 40 °C
- The temperature is displayed to a tenth of a degree and is within ±2 degrees of the set temperature (after equilibration)
Technical specifications
| Properties | Optima TLX |
|---|---|
| Set speed | 5000 to 110000 rpm in 1000-rpm increment |
| Set time | Up to 99 hours 59 minutes |
| Set temperature | 2 - 40 °C in 1 increments |
| Ambient temperature range | 15 - 53 °C |
| Humidity restrictions | Less than 95% (non condensing) |
| Heat output | 0.5 kW |
| Type of rotor | TLA-110 (fixed angle) Angle: 28 ° Capacity: 8 x 5.1 ml |
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Services to run samples are available. However, the tube for the samples are not provided. The recommended consumables (not provided) are:
1) Beckman Coulter - 4.7 ml optical seal polypropylene tubes (parts no: 36121)
2) Beckman Coulter - Ultem Spacer (part no: 361676)
CONTACT
Person in charge: Fadzly Adzhar bin Kamarulzaman
Lab location: 3-4-04
Email address: fadzly.adzhar@monash.edu
Contact number: +603-55161595