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| Now you can enjoy the benefits of
space-age carbon fiber technology in your Ultra, High/ Super Speed, Low
Speed/High Volume and Tabletop centrifuge rotors. Replace aging aluminum
and titanium alloy rotors with FIBERLite carbon fiber rotors, made with the
same composite material technology used in the space shuttle. With
strength matching that of steel at a fraction to the weight, Caron Fiber rotors
are leagues ahead of metal in regards to strength, weight, durability and
safety. FIBERLite Centrifuge, Inc., Piramoon Technologies, the work's
leading manufacturer of carbon fiber centrifuge rotors, offers rotors to
replace most metallic rotors in tube sizes from 1.5 mL to 1000 mL. All
FIBERLite rotors have been designed for use in specific centrifuges. All
rotors are guaranteed to meet performance specifications. |
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| FIBERLite rotors are half the weight of equivalent
aluminum rotors. The reduced weight makes them much easier to handle and
significantly reduces the risk of lower-back injury that could result from
lifting heavy metallic rotors in and out of centrifuges. They also reduce
wear and tear on the centrifuge drive system and decrease maintenance
costs. Total run time for larger rotors will be shorter due to
faster acceleration and deceleration of the lighter rotors. Unlike metal
rotors, carbon fiber rotors are not derated. The rotor can
run at rated speed for the life of the rotor since carbon
fiber does not fatigue as metal does. Super strong FIBERLite rotors
consist of carbon fibers embedded in an inert epoxy resin, with up to 65% of
the composite structure consisting of carbon fibers. The inherent
properties of resultant composite structure five these rotors unprecedented
strength, low weight, high resistance to corrosion, heat, fatigue and other
environmental influences, so they're virtually indestructible. In
addition, due to the excellent insulating properties of these rotors, a
pre-cooling step is typically not necessary. |
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| A selection of Super Speed and General-Purpose rotors is
available in both Standard models with a straight top and lid, and Enhanced
Liquid Containment (ELC) models with a sepcial lid and curve annulus at the
top. The annulus has a total inner volume that is equal to the volume of
one bottle used in that rotor. ELC models are designed to contain any
fluid leaks that occur during centrifugation, eliminating the severe imbalance
problems and spindle damage that may occur if fluid is allowed to enter the
centrifuge chamber. It also provides a convenient handle for lifting
large rotors out of the centrifuge. |
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| Each rotor comes with a factory-installed centrifuge
specific hub that makes it fully compatible with the intended
centrifuge. This feature allows the rotors to work seamlessly in most
popular centrifuges from major manufacturers. Every rotor is factory
tested prior to shipping, using the same model centrifuge in which it will be
used. Rotors accept standard bottles and tubes as used in equivalent
metallic rotors. Rotors can be washed and soaked in a wide range of
laboratory detergents, are autoclavable and are backed by a limited lifetime
warranty. |
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