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BD TRIAC™ Centrifuge


Q: What are the measurements of the TRIAC?

A: Height 10 in, width 12.5 in, depth 14 in. It weighs 24 lbs.

Q: What are the approximate speeds for each mode?

A: Blood approximately 3,500 RPMs, Urine approximately 2,300 RPMs, MHCT approximately 10,400 RPMs.

Q: What angle do the trunnions achieve upon centrifugations?

A: The trunnions achieve a spinning angle of 50 degrees.

Q: What is the timer specification of this unit?

A: 15 minutes +/- 10%

Q: What is the wattage?

A: Approximately 360 watts

Q: What are the recommended temperatures and humidity for operating and storage?

A: 5 to 40 degrees C, 20 to 90% room humidity, non-condensing.

Q: What is the tip radius?

A: 4.067 inches, or 10.33 cm

Q: What does the TRIAC include when purchased?

A: It includes trunnions, and the rotor. It does not come with glass tubes or microhematocrit tubes.

Q: Does this centrifuge have brushes?

A: Yes. There are instructions on page 6 of the Operator's manual.