Thermo Scientific™ Pico™ 17 Centrifuge with 24-Position Rotor – Product Introduction

The Thermo Scientific™ Pico™ 17 Centrifuge is a compact, high-performance benchtop microcentrifuge designed for routine molecular biology, clinical, and research applications. Engineered for reliability, safety, and ease of use, it delivers powerful separation performance in a small footprint, making it ideal for modern laboratories with limited bench space.

This configuration, equipped with a 24-position fixed-angle rotor for 1.5/2.0 mL microtubes, is one of the most widely used setups in life science workflows. It provides efficient and consistent sample processing for DNA/RNA extraction, protein purification, PCR preparation, and routine pelleting applications.

Compact Design with High Performance

The Pico 17 centrifuge combines a space-saving design with robust operational capability. Despite its small size, it achieves a maximum relative centrifugal force (RCF) of 17,000 × g, ensuring fast and efficient phase separation across a wide range of biological samples. The system reaches up to 13,300 rpm, providing rapid spin-up and spin-down cycles that improve laboratory productivity.

Its ventilated (non-refrigerated) design ensures stable ambient-temperature operation while minimizing maintenance requirements and mechanical complexity. This makes it especially suitable for high-throughput routine applications where temperature control is not critical.

24-Position Rotor for Versatile Applications

The included 24 × 1.5/2.0 mL rotor is designed for flexibility and durability. Manufactured from high-strength engineered polymer, the rotor provides excellent chemical resistance and long service life. It accommodates standard microcentrifuge tubes used in molecular biology workflows.

The ClickSeal biocontainment lid system enhances user safety by preventing aerosol leakage during operation. This feature is particularly important for clinical and diagnostic laboratories handling potentially infectious samples. The rotor design also supports balanced loading, ensuring smooth and stable operation even at high speeds.

User-Friendly Operation

The Pico 17 is designed for intuitive operation with minimal training requirements. It features a clear digital display and simple control interface for adjusting speed, time, and operational modes. Users can switch easily between RPM and RCF values, ensuring experimental reproducibility and protocol consistency.

The centrifuge supports programmable run times from 1 to 99 minutes, as well as continuous “HOLD” operation for flexible workflows. Rapid acceleration and deceleration cycles reduce waiting time and improve throughput.

Safety and Compliance

Safety is a core design feature of the Pico 17 centrifuge. It includes multiple protection systems such as imbalance detection, lid interlock, and rotor safety containment. The ClickSeal lid further enhances biosafety by securely sealing the rotor during operation.

The system complies with international safety standards including CE, CSA, and IEC 61010-1 / IEC 61010-2-020, making it suitable for regulated laboratory environments. It is also compliant with IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic Directive) requirements, supporting clinical laboratory applications.

Quiet and Efficient Operation

With a noise level of approximately 56 dB(A), the Pico 17 operates quietly, contributing to a comfortable laboratory environment. Its efficient motor design ensures low vibration and stable performance, even at maximum speed.

Typical Applications

The Thermo Scientific Pico 17 centrifuge with 24-position rotor is widely used in:

• DNA and RNA extraction

• PCR sample preparation

• Protein precipitation and purification

• Cell pelleting

• Routine microvolume centrifugation

• Clinical diagnostic workflows

• Educational and teaching laboratories

Its versatility makes it a standard instrument in molecular biology and clinical research settings.

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