Adapters; Tubes - Sigma 2-16KC Operating Manual

2-16KC
Using the Centrifuge
6.2.2.4

Adapters

6.2.2.5

Tubes

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Fig. 6.2:
Permissible loading of the swing-out
rotor with different tube sizes
Fig. 6.3:
Permissible loading of the
swing-out rotor
In order to ensure easy handling, even if vessels of various sizes are
used, carrier systems were developed.
Load the opposite carriers with the same number of vessels and
with the same weights in order to avoid imbalance.
If all of the compartments of a carrier are not used, the buckets
must be loaded evenly. Loading the edges of a bucket only is not
permissible.
Load the tubes outside of the centrifuge. Liquids in the buckets or
multiple carriers cause corrosion .
Fill the tubes carefully and arrange them according to their
weight. Imbalances result in the excessive wear of the bearings.
In high-speed angle rotors, the tubes must be filled up to their
useful volume (= the volume that is stated for the tube). If the
vessels are only partially filled, they will deform. This may result
in leaks at the seals that may become loose.
When using glass tubes, the maximum value of 4,000 x g must
not be exceeded (except special high-strengh glass tubes;
please refer to the information provided by the manufacturer).
Observe the instructions on safety and hazards in chapter 3!
Version 03/2010, Rev. 1.7 of 27/01/2012
Translation of the original operating manual