The High Speed Centrifuge (DG1616) is a large-capacity benchtop centrifuge designed for high-throughput sample processing in clinical diagnostic, molecular biology, pharmaceutical, and industrial research laboratories . With a maximum speed of 16,000 rpm (up to 28,621 × g) and maximum capacity of 4 × 400 mL (1.6 liters), this centrifuge provides the speed and capacity needed for high-volume sample processing in clinical pathology, molecular diagnostics, and research settings .
The centrifuge features a maintenance-free brushless DC motor, new upgraded touch UI interface for user-friendly operation, and automatic rotor identification for safety . The SR400 SOR swing-out rotor accommodates 4 × 400 mL tubes with snap-on bio-caps, handling tube sizes from 2 mL to 100 mL, while fixed-angle rotors are available for high-speed applications up to 16,000 rpm . The refrigerated DG1616R model maintains sample temperatures from -10°C to 40°C, protecting temperature-sensitive biological samples during high-speed runs .
For the clinical laboratory scientist and medical technologist, the DG1616 facilitates serum and plasma separation for blood chemistry testing, coagulation studies, and lipid panels in high-volume clinical laboratories . It supports platelet-poor plasma preparation for advanced coagulation analysis, nucleic acid extraction and purification for molecular diagnostics, protein precipitation for biochemical assays, and cell pelleting for culture processing. Additional applications include urinalysis and fecal sample processing, microbiology sample preparation, and pharmaceutical quality control testing .
The centrifuge incorporates comprehensive safety features including electronic magnetic door locking, automatic rotor identification, imbalance detection, and 3-layer sealed rotors that are fully autoclavable at 121°C for biosafety . With programmable run times (30 seconds to 99 hours), 9 acceleration and 9 deceleration profiles, up to 100 program storage capacity, and a robust 70-90 kg construction, the DG1616 provides reliable, consistent performance for routine laboratory workflows supporting patient diagnosis and treatment monitoring .