DG1616R High Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge

The High Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge (DG1616R) is a refrigerated, large-capacity benchtop centrifuge designed for temperature-controlled 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, capacity, and refrigeration needed for high-volume sample processing while protecting temperature-sensitive biological samples .

The active refrigeration system maintains sample temperatures from -10°C to 40°C, with a pre-cooling function that reaches 4°C in minutes—preventing protein denaturation, enzyme inactivation, and RNA degradation during high-speed runs . The DG1616R 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 .

For the clinical laboratory scientist and medical technologist, the DG1616R facilitates serum and plasma separation for blood chemistry testing, coagulation studies, and lipid panels under refrigerated conditions . It supports platelet-poor plasma preparation for advanced coagulation analysis, nucleic acid extraction and purification for molecular diagnostics (preventing RNA degradation), protein precipitation for biochemical assays, and cell pelleting for culture processing while maintaining cell viability through temperature control. Additional applications include urinalysis, 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 90 kg construction, the DG1616R provides reliable, temperature-controlled performance for routine laboratory workflows supporting patient diagnosis and treatment monitoring .