The Thermo Scientific KR4i is a versatile floor-standing centrifuge with over 110 accessories for blood-banking, genomics/proteomics, biochemistry, research, pathology, RIA and large volume processing. It features guaranteed run-to-run reproducibility and absolute sample temperature control and accepts large sample numbers and volumes.
With the embedded CQCS Network Quality Control System, our KR4i centrifuge provides the ultimate in traceability according to GLP, GMP and ISO 9000 standards.
Product Detail
Powerful brushless motor: Designed for continuous processing.
High capacity rotors for:
Blood Banking: 12 x Quin/Quad/Triple bags (buckets 2,000 ml), 8 x Quin/Quad bags with in-line Filter (patented liner, buckets 2,160 ml) or 6 x Quad/Triple bags.
Processing: 4 x 1,600 ml, 6 x 1000 ml.
Pathology and Research: Accepts up to 504 samples and all types of sample container.
Analyzer Sample Preparation: Accepts huge quantities of racks from analyzers of many brands for RIA, Hematology, Biochemistry .
Large choice of accessories: Offers three swing-out rotors, a wide selection of accessories and an unparalleled microplate capacity providing the ablity to process up to 48 standard microplates or 12 to 18 deepwell microplates in a single run.
Intuitive controls: VIDEOsetTM graphic control system with pictures and messages.
Careful sample handling: Liners enable blood bags to be inserted and removed without force.
High precision: Microprocessor control of all parameters.
Lifetime reproducibility: Guaranteed run to run by automatic High Reproducibility Factor (integral). Ideal for platelet production.
True RCF: Using programmed radius allowing for use of adaptors.
Ideal for process development: 24 program memory.
Accurate temperature control: Patented temperature sensor and software independent of the bowl for better sample temperature control.
Convenient: Can run without rotor lid for instant access to samples.
Maintenance-free motor: Quiet, brushless induction motor, designed and manufactured by Thermo.
Absolute safety: Sealed buckets and microplate carriers certified to IEC 1010-2-020 for biocontainment by C.A.M.R.* Porton Down. Imbalance detection & shutdown, guard barrier, dual lid interlock, current and temperature limitation.
Available Thermo Scientific CQCS offers ISO 9000 and GLP/GMP traceability.
*CAMR is now incorporated within the UK Health Protection Agency (HPA).
12 x Quint blood bags, 6 x 1600 ml, 348 x 5 ml, 240 x 6 ml, 216 x 5-7 ml vacu., 84 x 15 ml con., 42 x 50 ml con., 12 x 250 ml, 36-42 x microplates, 12-18 x deepwell blocks. 360 x 1.5 / 2ml
Max Capacity :
Swing-out (RC6) :
6000 mL = 6 x 1000 mL
Swing-out (RP6) :
6000 mL = 6 x 1000 mL
Swing-out (RP4) :
6400 mL = 4 x 1600 mL
Swing-out (RHK4B) :
3300 mL = 66 x 50 mL
Max RCF :
Swing-out (RC6) :
7300 xg
Swing-out (RP6) :
5735 xg
Swing-out (RP4) :
5513 xg
Swing-out (RHK4B) :
2301 xg
Max Speed :
Swing-out (RC6) :
4900 rpm
Swing-out (RP6) :
4250 rpm
Swing-out (RP4) :
4250 rpm
Temperature Range :
-20°C to +40°C in 1°C steps with TFT? system
Temperature Compensation :
-9°C to +9°C
RCF Range :
80 to 7300 xg
Speed Range :
500 to 4900 rpm
Timer :
1 s to 99 min 59 s / 1 min to 99 h 59 min + Hold
HRF (integral) :
100 to 998 x 10E11
Acceleration Rates :
10 rates
Braking Rates :
10 rates
Control System :
Microprocessor; self-diagnostics for servicing.
Display :
VIDEOset? graphics, (incl.run graph); Info and Error messages in two languages.