Description
Sorvall RC-3BP Refrigerated Centrifuge H6000A Rotor PN44040 4x Buckets 208V 60Hz
The Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-3BP is a floor-standing, low-speed refrigerated centrifuge designed for high-volume laboratory processing applications. It combines a programmable digital control system with active refrigeration, allowing precise control of speed, time, and temperature across a wide range of protocols. Manufactured by Kendro Lab Products (a Thermo Scientific brand) in Asheville, NC, this unit dates from 2005 and is rated to a maximum of 6,000 RPM.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Kendro Lab Products / Thermo Scientific
- Model: RC-3BP (also referenced as RC 3BP)
- Date of Manufacture: 2005
- Maximum Speed: 6,000 RPM
- Power: 4.8 kW
- Voltage: 208V AC
- Amperage: 24A
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Phase: Single Phase
- Certifications: UL Listed
- Form Factor: Floor-standing, on casters
- Rotor Included: H6000A Swing-Bucket Rotor (6-position; 4 of 6 positions loaded)
- Rotor Compatibility: H6000A / HBB-6 / HLR-6
- Rotor Max Speed: 5,000 RPM (caution label specifies always run with all six buckets)
- Buckets Included: 4x Thermo Scientific PN 44040 swing buckets (min. mass 3,575g each)
- Lid: H6000A/HBB-6/HLR-6 compatible centrifuge lid (included)
- Control Panel: Detachable top-mounted digital controller with LED speed/time/temperature displays and LCD program display
- Features: Slow Start, Slow Stop, Brake Off, Step Run, programmable memory, keypad lock (Run Single Program / Full Function / Run Any Program modes)
- Circuit Breaker Panel: 6 individual circuit breakers (CB1–CB6) on rear lower panel
- Communications: RJ45 connector(s) on rear panel
Applications
The Sorvall RC-3BP is a well-established low-speed refrigerated centrifuge widely used in clinical, blood banking, and research laboratory settings. In blood banking, it is used for the separation of blood components — red blood cells, plasma, and platelets — from whole blood donations, where controlled temperature is critical to product quality. It is also used in general research for cell harvesting, pelleting, and large-batch low-speed separations across disciplines including cell biology, biochemistry, and microbiology. The swing-bucket H6000A rotor accommodates large-volume sample vessels, making the RC-3BP well suited for high-throughput processing environments such as hospital blood banks, clinical labs, and bioprocessing facilities. The programmable memory and slow-start/slow-stop functionality allow reproducible run protocols and gentle handling of fragile samples. The RC-3BP line succeeded earlier Sorvall floor-standing centrifuge models and was produced by Kendro Lab Products before the brand was absorbed into Thermo Scientific, meaning this unit may be found referenced under any of those three names in documentation and service records.
This Thermo Scientific Sorvall RC-3BP Low-Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge has been powered and tested at our facility and is in good working order. During testing it ran at 2000 RPM and reached -4°C within 30 minutes, running smoothly without issues throughout. The unit includes the H6000A swing-bucket rotor and 4x Thermo Scientific PN 44040 buckets. The exterior shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with lab use; the rotor arms show some surface oxidation typical of aged aluminum. A calibration sticker is visible on the control panel. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
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Upon receipt, it is the BUYER'S responsibility to have this instrument checked and certified for use by a qualified Technician prior to placing it into use or service.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Thermo Scientific |
Model: |
RC-3BP |
MPN: |
RC-3BP |
Secondary Model: |
H6000A |
Type: |
Low-Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge |
SKU: |
52887 |
Seller Notes: |
Includes H6000A rotor, 4x Thermo Scientific PN 44040 swing buckets, and H6000A/HBB-6/HLR-6 lid |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Manufacturer: |
Kendro Lab Products (Thermo Scientific) |
Date of Manufacture: |
2005 |
Maximum Speed: |
6,000 RPM |
Voltage: |
208V |
Power: |
4.8 kW |
Amperage: |
24A |
Frequency: |
60 Hz |
Phase: |
Single Phase |
Temperature Range: |
Refrigerated (tested to -4°C) |
Rotor Included: |
H6000A Swing-Bucket Rotor |
Rotor Compatibility: |
H6000A / HBB-6 / HLR-6 |
Buckets Included: |
4x Thermo Scientific PN 44040 (min. mass 3575g) |
Rotor Positions: |
6-position (4 of 6 filled) |
Rotor Max Speed: |
5000 RPM (with all 6 buckets); 6000 RPM instrument max |
Features: |
Slow Start, Slow Stop, Programmable Memory, Keypad Lock |
Form Factor: |
Floor-Standing |
Power Requirements: |
208V AC, Single Phase, 60Hz, 24A |
Certifications: |
UL Listed |
Compatible With: |
Sorvall RC-3BP series rotors and adapters |
Application: |
Blood banking, low-speed separations, large-batch processing |
Condition Notes: |
This Sorvall RC-3BP Refrigerated Centrifuge has been tested at our facility and is in working order — ran to 2000 RPM and reached -4°C within 30 minutes. Includes H6000A rotor and 4x PN 44040 buckets. Normal cosmetic wear. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |