Eppendorf Rotor P40ST 5720214002

The Eppendorf Rotor P40ST 5720214002 is a swing bucket rotor designed for ultracentrifuges, used for high-speed sedimentation and separation tasks in laboratory centrifugation.

Key Features:

• Model number: 5720214002 (P40ST with RLM adapter)
• Rotor type: Swing bucket rotor
• Max speed: 40,000 rpm
• Max relative centrifugal force (RCF): 284,000 × g
• K-factor: 139
• Nominal capacity: 6 × 13 mL tubes (78 mL total)
• Material: Titanium alloy
• Tube size compatibility: φ15 × 96 mm (maximum diameter 18.6 cm, max height 20.3 cm)
• Weight: 6.9 kg
• Compatible tubes and adapters listed with exact sizes and capacities (e.g., 13PET tube 1.5 mL × 9.6 cm, max 40,000 rpm, 284,000 × g)
• Equipped with Rotor Life Management (RLM) adapter for overspeed detection

Advantages:

• High maximum speed and RCF allow for efficient sedimentation and fast separations in ultracentrifugation protocols
• Titanium alloy construction provides strength and corrosion resistance at high rotational speeds
• Swing bucket design permits optimal sedimentation trajectories suitable for density gradient centrifugation
• Rotor Life Management adapter enhances safety by monitoring overspeed conditions
• Capacity to hold six 13 mL tubes enables processing of moderate sample volumes in a single run
• Compatibility with specified tubes and adapters ensures secure sample containment and rotor integrity