Refrigerated medical centrifuge - Sigma 8KBS

Sigma 8KBS is a high-performance, floor-standing refrigerated centrifuge specifically developed for blood banks and transfusion facilities. As a medical device compliant with Regulation (EU) 2017/745, Class IIa, it is designed for the reliable separation of blood components used in transfusion medicine.
With a capacity of up to 12 blood bag systems per run, Sigma 8KBS enables efficient processing of large sample volumes while delivering excellent and highly reproducible sedimentation results. Its exceptionally smooth and quiet operation ensures stable performance and a comfortable laboratory environment.
The centrifuge combines powerful performance with energy efficiency and perfectly matched system components. Intuitive control and an ergonomic loading height of only 88 cm significantly simplify daily workflows, making Sigma 8KBS one of the most trusted and widely used blood bank centrifuges on the market.

Key advantages and performance highlights:
•    Maximum RCF up to 5,394 × g for reliable blood component separation
•    Compact floor-standing design with low noise level of 54 dB(A)
•    Patented Spincontrol S single-knob control for intuitive operation
•    Ergonomic lid opening and optimized loading height for operator comfort
•    Designed for continuous, intensive daily use in transfusion laboratories
•    Precise temperature control for blood processing
The high-performance refrigeration system offers precise temperature control from –20°C to +40°C, ensuring optimal conditions for temperature-sensitive blood products. The Rapid Temp pre-cooling function allows the centrifuge chamber and accessories to be cooled to a defined temperature in advance, which is essential when processing pre-chilled blood bags.

Applications:
•    Blood banks and transfusion centers
•    Separation of blood components for transfusion medicine
•    High-throughput processing of blood bag systems
•    Temperature-controlled centrifugation of blood products
•    Technical configuration

Swing-out rotor:
Capacity: up to 12 blood bag systems
Speed: up to 4,100 rpm
RCF: up to 5,394 × g

Product options:
Water cooling
RS 232 interface for barcode scanner
DataSuite data documentation system