Tomy MX-160 High Speed Refrigerated Micro Centrifuge 16000 RPM 120V

Tomy MX-160 High Speed Refrigerated Micro Centrifuge 16000 RPM 120V

The Tomy MX-160 is a high speed refrigerated micro centrifuge built by Tomy Seiko Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. It reaches a maximum speed of 16,000 RPM via a direct drive brushless motor operating on a high-frequency, anti-vibration drive system. Microprocessor-based speed control and a jog dial interface allow precise, repeatable run settings, and the unit features three programmable memory channels for storing frequently used protocols.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Tomy MX-160
• Category: High Speed Refrigerated Micro Centrifuge
• Max Speed: 16,000 RPM
• Motor: Direct Drive / Brushless
• Drive System: High Frequency, Anti-Vibration
• Speed Control: Microprocessor
• Data Entry: Jog Dial
• Displays: LED readouts for Temperature (°C), Speed (x100 RPM), and Time
• Memory Programs: 3 (Memory 1, 2, 3) with STORE function
• Soft Brake: Yes (selectable)
• Lid: Motorized open/close with push-button release and indicator light
• Power: 120V AC, 50/60Hz, 15A (rated current 9A)
• Power Switch: Side-panel rocker (ON/OFF)
• Form Factor: Freestanding floor unit on casters
• Rotor Installed: Tomy TMX-20 (8-position, visible in chamber)
• Manufacture Date: June 1996 (Class I-B)
• Manufacturer: Tomy Seiko Co., Ltd., Tokyo Japan
• Includes: Installed TMX-20 rotor, original operator's manual (MX/TX-160), and power cord

Applications

The Tomy MX-160 is used in molecular biology, biochemistry, and clinical research laboratories for the rapid separation of small-volume biological samples — pelleting cells, precipitating proteins, clarifying lysates, and isolating nucleic acids or microparticles from microtubes. Refrigeration keeps thermally sensitive samples at controlled temperatures throughout the run, which is important for enzymatic reactions, cell viability assays, and other protocols where heat buildup would compromise results. The direct drive brushless motor design eliminates brush wear and reduces vibration, making it well-suited for high-throughput labs running repeated short-duration spins. The TMX-20 rotor accommodates standard 1.5 mL and 2.0 mL microtubes commonly used in PCR prep, cell culture, and genomics work. This unit dates from mid-1996 and represents the generation of refrigerated microcentrifuges that established the floor-standing high-speed format still common in research labs today.