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Ultracentrifuge



Floor Type Ultracentrifuge

Model
(Manufacturer)
Optima XE-100 (Beckman Coulter)
Features and Specifications, etc. Centrifuge capable of ultra-high speed rotation

【Features】
- Max. speed 100,000 rpm, max. centrifugal force 802,000 xg
- Operation via 15" LCD touch screen display
- Imbalance tolerance: 5 mL or 10%, whichever is greater
- Temperature setting range: 0 to 40°C (in 1℃ increments)
- Vacuum level: less than 5 μmHg (0.7 Pa)

【Available Rotors】
- SW32Ti (Swing rotor)
- SW41Ti (Swing rotor)
- SW55Ti (Swing rotor)
- Type 45Ti (fixed angle rotor)
- Type 70.1Ti (fixed angle rotor)
For more information, see the individual rotor pages.

Installed in March 2021.
Location Laboratory for Proteins and Genes (Room 415, University Building 1)
Remarks - Prior to the initial use, it is necessary to undergo training.Please contact the following personnel for assistance:
- When using this equipment, please make sure to reserve both the "ultracentrifuge" and the "rotor" in the equipment reservation system, including the pre-cooling time.
- When using the equipment, please be sure to fill out the following three items provided with the device.
1. Usage log
 2. Ultracentrifuge log note
 3. Rotor log note
Equipment Manager
Extension Number
Tsukamoto (Laboratory for Proteins and Genes)
9928
Usage Fee 100 yen/hour
Equipment Photo

Floor Type Ultracentrifuge Rotor SW32Ti

Model
(Manufacturer)
SW32Ti (Beckman Coulter)
Features and Specifications, etc. 【Features】
- Swing rotor: Titanium
- Maximum speed (rpm): 32,000
- Maximum centrifugal force (xg): 175,000
- k-factor: .
204
- Tube size (mm): 25x89
- Nominal capacity x (mL): 6x38.5

【Applications】
- Exomes, viruses, intracellular organelle pelleting, etc.

【Tubes and Bottles for Exclusive Use】
- For details, see the Manufacturer's website.

Installed in March 2021.
Location Laboratory for Proteins and Genes (Room 415, University Building 1)
Remarks - Prior to the initial use, it is necessary to undergo training.Please contact the following personnel for assistance:
- When using this equipment, please make sure to reserve both the "ultracentrifuge" and the "rotor" in the equipment reservation system, including the pre-cooling time.
- When using the equipment, please be sure to fill out the following three items provided with the device.
 1. Usage log
 2. Ultracentrifuge log note
 3. Rotor log note
Equipment Manager
Extension Number
Tsukamoto (Laboratory for Proteins and Genes)
9928
Usage Fee Included in the fee for the use of the floor-type ultracentrifuge.
Equipment Photo

Floor Type Ultracentrifuge Rotor SW41Ti

Model
(Manufacturer)
SW41Ti (Beckman Coulter)
Features and Specifications, etc. 【Features】
- Swing rotor: Titanium
- Maximum speed (rpm): 41,000
- Maximum centrifugal force (xg): 288,000
- k-factor:
124
- Tube size (mm) : 14x89
- Nominal volume x (mL) : 6 x 13.2

【Applications】
- Exosomes, proteins, RNA, density gradient centrifugation of intracellular organelles, etc.

【Tubes and Bottles for Exclusive Use】
- For more information, see the Manufacturer's website..

Installed in March 2021.
Location Laboratory for Proteins and Genes (Room 415, University Building 1)
Remarks - Prior to the initial use, it is necessary to undergo training.Please contact the following personnel for assistance:
- When using this equipment, please make sure to reserve both the "ultracentrifuge" and the "rotor" in the equipment reservation system, including the pre-cooling time.
- When using the equipment, please be sure to fill out the following three items provided with the device.
 1. Usage log
 2. Ultracentrifuge log note
 3. Rotor log note
Equipment Manager
Extension Number
Tsukamoto (Laboratory for Proteins and Genes)
9928
Usage Fee Included in the fee for the use of the floor-type ultracentrifuge.
Equipment Photo

Floor Type Ultracentrifuge Rotor SW55Ti

Model
(Manufacturer)
SW55Ti (Beckman Coulter)
Features and Specifications, etc. 【Features】
- Swing rotor: Titanium
- Maximum speed (rpm): 55,000
- Maximum centrifugal force (xg): 368,000
- k-factor: .
48
- Tube size (mm): 13x51
- Nominal volume x (mL): 6 x 5

【Applications】
- Density gradient centrifugation of proteins and RNA
- Intracellular organelles pelletizing
etc.

【Tubes and Bottles for Exclusive Use】
- For details, see the Manufacturer's website..
 
Installed in March 2021.
Location Laboratory for Proteins and Genes (Room 415, University Building 1)
Remarks - Prior to the initial use, it is necessary to undergo training.Please contact the following personnel for assistance:
- When using this equipment, please make sure to reserve both the "ultracentrifuge" and the "rotor" in the equipment reservation system, including the pre-cooling time.
- When using the equipment, please be sure to fill out the following three items provided with the device.
 1. Usage log
 2. Ultracentrifuge log note
 3. Rotor log note
Equipment Manager
Extension Number
Tsukamoto (Laboratory for Proteins and Genes)
9928
Usage Fee Included in the fee for the use of the floor-type ultracentrifuge.
Equipment Photo

Floor Type Ultracentrifuge Rotor Type45Ti

Model
(Manufacturer)
Type45Ti (Beckman Coulter)
Features and Specifications, etc. 【Features】
- Fixed angle rotor: Titanium
- Maximum speed (rpm): 45,000
- Maximum centrifugal force (xg): 235,000
- k-factor:
133
- Tube size (mm): 38x102
- Nominal volume x (mL): 6 x 94

【Applications】
- Protein purification
- Large-volume intracellular organelles and viral pelleting
etc.

【Tubes and Bottles for Exclusive Use】
- For details, see the Manufacturer's website.
 
Installed in March 2021.
Location Laboratory for Proteins and Genes (Room 415, University Building 1)
Remarks - Prior to the initial use, it is necessary to undergo training.Please contact the following personnel for assistance:
- When using this equipment, please make sure to reserve both the "ultracentrifuge" and the "rotor" in the equipment reservation system, including the pre-cooling time.
- When using the equipment, please be sure to fill out the following three items provided with the device.
 1. Usage log
 2. Ultracentrifuge log note
 3. Rotor log note
Equipment Manager
Extension Number
Tsukamoto (Laboratory for Proteins and Genes)
9928
Usage Fee Included in the fee for the use of the floor-type ultracentrifuge.
Equipment Photo

Floor Type Ultracentrifuge Rotor Type70.1Ti

Model
(Manufacturer)
Type70.1Ti (Beckman Coulter)
Features and Specifications, etc. 【Features】
- Fixed angle rotor: Titanium
- Maximum speed (rpm): 70,000
- Maximum centrifugal force (xg): 450,000
- k-factor:
36
- Tube size (mm): 16x76
- Nominal volume x (mL): 12 x 13.5

【Applications】
- Intracellular organelles pelletizing etc.

【Tubes and Bottles for Exclusive Use】
- For details, see the Manufacturer's website.
 
Installed in March 2021.
Location Laboratory for Proteins and Genes (Room 415, University Building 1)
Remarks - Prior to the initial use, it is necessary to undergo training.Please contact the following personnel for assistance:
- When using this equipment, please make sure to reserve both the "ultracentrifuge" and the "rotor" in the equipment reservation system, including the pre-cooling time.
- When using the equipment, please be sure to fill out the following three items provided with the device.
 1. Usage log
 2. Ultracentrifuge log note
 3. Rotor log note
Equipment Manager
Extension Number
Tsukamoto (Laboratory for Proteins and Genes)
9928
Usage Fee Included in the fee for the use of the floor-type ultracentrifuge.
Equipment Photo

Desktop Ultracentrifuge

Model
(Manufacturer)
Optima MAX-XP (Beckman Coulter)
Features and Specifications, etc. Centrifuge capable of ultra-high speed rotation

【Features】
- Max. speed 150,000 rpm, max. centrifugal force 1,000,000 xg
- Operation via touch screen display
- Sample balance: Within 10% of diagonal position balance tolerance
- Temperature setting range: 0 to 40°C (in 1°C increments)

【Available Rotors】
- TLA-110 (fixed angle rotor)
For more information, see the Rotor page.
 
March 2020 motor drive replacement
Location Laboratory for Proteins and Genes (Room 415, University Building 1)
Remarks - Prior to the initial use, it is necessary to undergo training.Please contact the following personnel for assistance:
- When using this equipment, please make sure to reserve both the "ultracentrifuge" and the "rotor" in the equipment reservation system, including the pre-cooling time.
- When using the equipment, please be sure to fill out the following three items provided with the device.
 1. Usage log
 2. Ultracentrifuge log note
 3. Rotor log note
Equipment Manager
Extension Number
Tsukamoto (Laboratory for Proteins and Genes)
9928
Usage Fee 100 yen/hour
Equipment Photo

Rotor for Desktop Ultracentrifuge TLA-110

Model
(Manufacturer)
TLA-110 (Beckman Coulter)
Features and Specifications, etc. 【Features】
- Fixed angle rotor: Titanium
- Maximum speed (rpm): 110,000
- Maximum centrifugal force (xg): 657,000
- k-factor:
13
- Tube size (mm): 13x56
- Nominal volume x (mL): 8 x 5.1

【Applications】
- Intracellular organelles of medium volume and viral pelleting, etc.

【Tubes and Bottles for Exclusive Use】
- For details, see the Manufacturer's website.
- Adapter for 1.5mL screw cap tube (393238) already purchased
- Adapter for 1.5mL PP(PA) microcentrifuge tubes (360951) to be purchased

July 8, 2022 Rota renewal S/N 22U1883 Newly installed (S/N 09E1463 removed)
Location Laboratory for Proteins and Genes (Room 415, University Building 1)
Remarks - Prior to the initial use, it is necessary to undergo training.Please contact the following personnel for assistance:
- When using this equipment, please make sure to reserve both the "ultracentrifuge" and the "rotor" in the equipment reservation system, including the pre-cooling time.
- When using the equipment, please be sure to fill out the following three items provided with the device.
 1. Usage log
 2. Ultracentrifuge log note
 3. Rotor log note
Equipment Manager
Extension Number
Tsukamoto (Laboratory for Proteins and Genes)
9928
Usage Fee Included in the fee for the use of the tabletop ultracentrifuge.
Equipment Photo