The WINCOM TD16A (often categorized under series codes like CTF-TH16 or TGL16A) is a benchtop high-speed laboratory centrifuge designed for the rapid separation of liquid mixtures based on density. Manufactured by Wincom Company Ltd., it is primarily deployed in biochemical, clinical research, medical blood testing, and molecular biology workflows.
Key Specifications & Performance
- Maximum Rotational Speed: Operates at speeds up to 16,000 RPM.
- Rotor Capacity Options: Supports angled fixed-position rotors, typically accommodating 6 × 50ml tubes, or smaller microcentrifuge variants like 12 × 1.5ml / 2.0ml.
- Control Mechanism: Features a front-facing digital control panel for independent configuration of time and rotational speed.
- Safety Integration: Includes an electronic lid-lock mechanism that prevents the centrifuge from spinning if the lid is unlatched or opening while the rotor is moving.
Standard Operating Protocol
- Balance the Load: Fill and weigh your sample tubes precisely. Place tubes in a strictly symmetrical layout directly across the rotor center to prevent dangerous structural vibrations.
- Secure the System: Lower the protective lid entirely until the electronic safety lock clicks into position.
- Configure Settings: Use the digital panel to set the targeted runtime duration and chosen RPM profile.
- Initiate Run: Press the start button. Allow the unit to complete the cycle and come to a total mechanical standstill before opening the safety lid.
Primary Applications
- Sub-cellular Isolation: Purifying specific cell organelles and sub-cellular fractions.
- Clinical Diagnostics: Separating plasma or serum from whole-blood specimens.
- Nucleic Acid Processing: Precipitating and harvesting DNA, RNA, and targeted cellular proteins.
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