Thermo Scientific™ C Series Compact Centrifuges

Models included: C1T (Ventilated Benchtop) | C1TR (Refrigerated Benchtop) | C1FR (Refrigerated Floor-Standing)

The Thermo Scientific™ C1 Series centrifuges deliver high-capacity sample separation in an exceptionally compact footprint, designed specifically for clinical diagnostics and life science research laboratories where space, speed, and sample integrity are critical. Offering up to 4 x 145 mL swing-out capacity and speeds up to 30,279 x g, the C1 Series seamlessly bridges routine blood/urine processing with advanced cellular and molecular workflows, combining eco-friendly GreenCool™ technology with certified biocontainment protection.

Technological Innovations & Core Capabilities

• Auto-Lock™ Rotor Exchange: A tool-free, push-button rotor exchange mechanism that allows operators to switch between swinging-bucket and high-speed fixed-angle rotors in seconds, ensuring maximum versatility across multi-user environments.

• GreenCool™ Natural Refrigerant Technology (C1TR / C1FR): Powered by R290 natural hydrocarbon refrigerant, achieving a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of just 3. This system reduces power consumption by up to 15.7% compared to previous generations while eliminating harmful PFAS environmental byproducts.

• ClickSeal™ Biocontainment Lids: Certified glove-friendly, one-handed biocontainment sealing system that provides verified aerosol protection for hazardous or clinical samples.

• Dual Compliance & Certification: Available in both IVD-MD (EU IVDR Class A / FDA Listed Class 1) for regulated diagnostic laboratories and General Use configurations for academic and industrial R&D.

• Space-Optimized Ergonomics: Engineered to maximize bench space without compromising sample capacity, with an available floor-standing model (C1FR) for labs seeking to free up critical workspace entirely.

Intended Applications

• Clinical Diagnostics & Pathology: High-throughput processing of blood collection tubes (5/7 mL, 10/12 mL) and urine tubes for hematology, immunology, and clinical chemistry.

• Cell Culture & Sample Preparation: Low-speed, gentle pelleting of mammalian, mammalian cell lines, and primary cells in 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes.

• Molecular Biology & Genomics: Nucleic acid cleanup, plasmid isolation, and protein precipitation, supporting both high-capacity conical tubes and optional spin-column MicroClick™ rotors.