Sigma 1-16K – High-Performance Refrigerated Microcentrifuge
Available in the Vietnam market only.
The Sigma 1-16K is a high-performance refrigerated microcentrifuge for temperature-sensitive samples in molecular biology, microbiology, protein biochemistry and clinical laboratories. It combines speeds up to 15,000 rpm and 20,627 × g with precise refrigeration from -10 °C to +40 °C.
The centrifuge guarantees a rotor temperature of ≤ +4 °C at maximum speed with all compatible rotors, making it particularly suitable for sensitive DNA, RNA, protein and biological samples.
Key Features
- Maximum speed: 15,000 rpm.
- Maximum RCF: 20,627 × g.
- Maximum capacity: 36 × 2 mL.
- Temperature range: -10 °C to +40 °C.
- Guaranteed ≤ +4 °C at maximum speed with all rotors.
- Pre-cooling function and cooling at standstill.
- Energy-efficient ECO standby mode.
- Intelligent fan control for reduced noise and energy consumption.
- Up to 10 stored programs.
- Motorised lid lock.
- Stainless-steel centrifuge chamber.
Applications
- DNA and RNA isolation.
- Protein isolation and purification.
- PCR and molecular biology workflows.
- Spin-column and miniprep applications.
- Temperature-sensitive biological samples.
- Microbiology and biotechnology.
- Clinical and pharmaceutical laboratories.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Sigma 1-16K |
| Type | Refrigerated microcentrifuge |
| Maximum capacity | 36 × 2 mL |
| Maximum speed | 15,000 rpm |
| Maximum RCF | 20,627 × g |
| Temperature range | -10 °C to +40 °C |
| Temperature at maximum speed | ≤ +4 °C with all rotors |
| Stored programs | 10 |
| Noise level | ≤48 dB(A) with selected rotor |
| Dimensions | 291 × 310 × 660 mm (H × W × D) |
| Weight without rotor | Approx. 34 kg |
Flexible Rotor Options
The Sigma 1-16K supports a wide selection of rotors, including:
- Up to 36 × 2 mL microtubes.
- 12 × 5 mL tubes.
- 32 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes or PCR strips.
- Spin-column kits and minipreps.
- 24 microhaematocrit capillary tubes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the temperature range of the Sigma 1-16K?
The temperature can be set from -10 °C to +40 °C.
Can the Sigma 1-16K maintain samples at 4 °C during high-speed centrifugation?
Yes. Sigma guarantees a rotor temperature of ≤ +4 °C at maximum speed with all compatible rotors.
What is the difference between Sigma 1-16 and Sigma 1-16K?
The Sigma 1-16K adds active refrigeration, pre-cooling, standstill cooling and ECO functions, while the Sigma 1-16 is the unrefrigerated version.
Sigma 1-16K Refrigerated Microcentrifuge
Available in the Vietnam market only.
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