Contract for the Supply of Two (2) Laboratory Refrigerated Bench Top Centrifuges

Supply of Two (2) Laboratory Refrigerated Bench Top Centrifuges.

• Capacity of 4L (4 x 1000ml)
• External Dimensions and weight: Height no greater than 380mm, width no greater than 760mm and depth no greater 690mm. Weight up to 120 kg.
• Corrosion-resistant, high-thermal conductivity, 304 grade stainless steel
• Maximal centrifuge speed of 15,200 rpm (25830 g; rotor dependent).
• Achievable run speeds of up to 4,200 rpm (4122 g) with a swinging bucket rotor.
• Minimum speed control accuracy of ±40 rpm.
• Time accuracy in one or both formats of hours/minutes or minutes/seconds (preferred)
• A temperature range between minus ten (-10) °C and plus forty (+40) °C.
• Accuracy control of +/- two (2) °C.
• A pre-Cooling function.
• Acceleration/Deceleration Rates up to nine (9) or ten (10).
• Facility to allow frequently used settings for users/applications to be pre-programmed and stored.
• Controls for setting speed, runtime, temperature and acceleration/deceleration rates. Display screen on which these parameters can be displayed.
• Viewing window for safe calibration of the instrument.
• Secure lid locking system with sensor to ensure lid is locked.
• Easy chamber access and quick installation of rotors.
• Low operational noise level (<64 dB with swinging bucket rotor at top speed).
• Compatibility with UK electric power provisions of 230 Volts and under 8 Amps current draw.
• Appropriate quality and safety standard markings as shown below:

Conformité Européenne (CE)

International Electrotechnical Commission safety standard for laboratory centrifuges IEC61010-2-020

Electromagnetic compatibility requirements which apply to electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use EN61326).

• Rotor availability for purchase for at least ten (10) years post installation.

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