Introduction

Industrial liquids often need separating at raised temperatures, which a refrigerated-only unit cannot do. The versatile temperature-controlled Sigma 3-18KHS Refrigerated and Heated Centrifuge cools and actively heats from -20 to +60 °C, with RCF above 30,000 x g.

Technical Specifications

The figures below come from the manufacturer's data. The core specifications for the Sigma 3-18KHS Refrigerated and Heated Centrifuge are:

• Model Number: Sigma 3-18KHS
• Maximum Speed: 18,000 rpm
• Minimum Speed: 100 rpm
• Maximum RCF: 30,070 x g
• Maximum Capacity, Swing-out Rotor: 4 x 400 ml
• Maximum Capacity, Fixed-angle Rotor: 6 x 94 ml
• Noise Level at Maximum Speed: ≤ 55 dB(A) with fixed-angle rotor 12154, ≤ 60 dB(A) with swing-out rotor 11180 and bucket 13190
• Maximum Acceleration Time: ≤ 29 s with rotor 12154, ≤ 18 s with rotor 11180 and bucket 13190
• Maximum Braking Time: ≤ 47 s with rotor 12154, ≤ 21 s with rotor 11180 and bucket 13190
• Temperature Range: -20 to +60 °C
• Power Consumption: 1,010 W
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 355 x 630 x 600 mm
• Height with Open Lid: 785 mm
• Weight without Rotor: 78 kg
• Refrigerant: R513a

Available Rotors

• Swing-out rotor 11180 + Bucket 13190: 4 x 400 ml, 4,700 rpm, 4,248 x g
• Swing-out rotor 11133 + Bucket 13104: 4 x 200 ml, 5,500 rpm, 5,242 x g
• Swing-out rotor 11135 + Bucket 13124: 24 x 2 ml, 14,000 rpm, 16,215 x g
• Swing-out rotor 11222 + Bucket 13222: 2 x 56 mm, 3,000 rpm, 1,218 x g
• Swing-out rotor 11241 + Bucket 13241: 2 x 66 mm, 4,700 rpm, 3,285 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12115: 96 x 0.2 ml, 16,400 rpm, 29,468 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12154: 24 x 2 ml, 18,000 rpm, 29,703 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12131: 30 x 2 ml, 16,400 rpm, 30,070 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12349: 48 x 2 ml, 15,000 rpm, 25,155 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12182: 12 x 5 ml, 17,500 rpm, 28,761 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12111: 10 x 10 ml, 18,000 rpm, 27,530 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12157: 20 x 10 ml, 10,000 rpm, 10,956 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12311: 12 x 15 ml, 13,500 rpm, 20,172 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12158: 6 x 30 ml, 18,000 rpm, 28,616 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12150: 6 x 50 ml, 14,600 rpm, 20,018 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12310: 6 x 50 ml, 14,500 rpm, 22,096 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12156: 8 x 50 ml, 13,800 rpm, 20,440 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12155: 4 x 94 ml, 14,500 rpm, 21,390 x g
• Fixed-angle rotor 12159: 6 x 94 ml, 11,400 rpm, 14,239 x g

Standard Accessories Included

• Standard accessories and the rotor supplied with the unit are confirmed at quotation.

Items Excluded

• Rotors and buckets are selected by application.

Pre-installation Requirement

• Installation requirements, including voltage and plug type, are confirmed at quotation.

Key Benefits

Several daily bottlenecks ease when you work with the heated and refrigerated Sigma 3-18KHS Refrigerated and Heated Centrifuge.

Efficiency

Capacity of up to 4 x 400 ml handles larger volumes in one run.

Accuracy

Active heating suits sedimentation of liquid media at relatively high temperatures.

Safety and comfort

The automatic lid lock adds safety and convenience in daily use.

Read more on the Sigma 3-18KHS manufacturer page. You can also compare it with our Sigma benchtop centrifuge.

Solving Common Lab Problems

Need to separate liquids at higher temperatures? The Sigma 3-18KHS Refrigerated and Heated Centrifuge for daily lab work runs up to +60 °C, so samples stay at process temperature.

Want simple operation? The patented Spincontrol S one-knob control makes settings quick to change.

Warranty & Support

We provide a 1-year manufacturer's warranty covering parts and labor. Technical support, installation assistance, and operational training are also available. Replacement parts and consumables are available throughout the product's service life.

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