Eppendorf has introduced the SpinPro® 8 R, a refrigerated, floor-standing high-speed centrifuge designed for demanding high-volume workflows. The instrument succeeds the Centrifuge CR22N and is the first new floor-standing centrifuge developed since himac became part of the Eppendorf Group. It draws on himac’s centrifugation knowledge and Eppendorf’s expertise across its centrifuge range.

Capacity and rotor options

The SpinPro 8 R accommodates up to 4 × 1.5 L or 6 × 1 L per run, allowing laboratories to keep more of their workflow on one centrifuge rather than dividing it across several instruments. It is intended for biotechnology, pharmaceutical and high-capacity academic research laboratories. It supports cell harvest, large-volume processing and other demanding separation tasks, including work with temperature-sensitive samples and workflows in regulated environments. Temperature control ranges from -20 °C to 40 °C.

The centrifuge remains compatible with the more than 30 rotors available for the Centrifuge CR22N and adds two new options:

• Rotor R5SS3 swing-bucket rotor: operates at up to 4,700 rpm and 4,830 × g. Based on the Rotor S-4×750 from Eppendorf’s benchtop portfolio, it supports a wider range of vessel formats through available adapters, buckets and compatible consumables.

• Rotor R5A fixed-angle harvesting rotor: operates at up to 5,300 rpm and 6,110 × g with a capacity of 6 × 1,000 mL. It is compatible with 1,000 mL Nalgene® bottles and offers an alternative to 4 × 1.5 L configurations where established protocols or standard operating procedures require the common 1 L format.

Both rotors are backwards compatible with the Centrifuge CR22N, and Rotor R5SS3 will also be available in a version fitting the Centrifuge CR30NX.

CO2-based cooling

The instrument uses CO2-based cooling technology (R744), with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 1 and an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of 0. Eppendorf notes that use of the refrigerant is aligned with the direction of current EU F-gas regulation.

Interface, traceability and connectivity

A new 7-inch touch display carries 13 onboard languages, with programs, favourites and user management to help organise routine operation in shared laboratories. A light line and distance screen show device status at a glance.

AuditSafe Mode and traceable run records are intended to help laboratories manage shared use and meet documentation requirements in regulated workflows. The updated electronic architecture provides the basis for a more consistent operating experience across Eppendorf’s centrifuge portfolio, as well as future software updates and connectivity options.

The centrifuge supports VisioNize® connectivity and monitoring, with direct connections to laboratory information management systems and electronic laboratory notebooks via standard protocols, including JSON-RPC. Software features and services are designed to support 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

“The SpinPro 8 R is about more than size and speed,” said Dr Tim Schommarzt, Global Marketing Manager, Eppendorf Group. “It brings high-speed performance, rotor flexibility, easier day-to-day operation, sustainable CO2 cooling and connectivity options together in one refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge.”

For more information, visit: https://www.eppendorf.link/spinpro8r-launch

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