Thermofisher Scientific

Heraeus Cryofuge 8 & 16





Heraeus Cryofuge 8 and 16
Blood Banking Centrifuges

Thermo Scientific large capacity centrifuges have a proven track record for reliability and productivity in blood processing centers. Now the enhanced capacity of 16 x 500 mL blood bags and userfriendly design of the Heraeus Cryofuge 8 and 16 blood banking centrifuges make working with large volumes easier and more convenient using the protocols you’ve already validated and in compliance with global standards. Enhanced ergonomics and compact design combined with the quick setup of traceable, reproducible runs makes this the centrifuge of choice for simplified blood processing productivity.


  • Enhanced ergonomics with push-button convenience
    • Thermo Scientific™ Auto-Door™ automatic centrifuge door opening and closing
  • Simplified operation and space-saving design
    • Thermo Scientific™ Auto-Lid™ instant rotor opening and closing with lid storage
  • Quick run set-up and standardization
    • Glove-friendly Thermo Scientific™ Centri-Touch™ interface with Thermo Scientific
    • Centri-Cross™ function to convert your existing protocols
  • Improved capacity to maximize productivity
    • Unique 16 x 500 mL blood bag capacity
  • Latest global safety and compliance standards
    • Certified by UL and CE
    • Meets MDD CE Requirements
    • Listed with US FDA

Product Specification
Heraeus Cryofuge 8 Centrifuge Heraeus Cryofuge 16 Centrifuge
Capacities 6 x 550 mL and 8 x 550 mL blood bags 12 x 500 mL and 16 x 500 mL blood bags
Maximum speed 5,000 rpm 4,700 rpm
Maximum RCF 7,295 x g 7,187 x g
Drive system DuraFlex high torque brushless drive technology DuraFlex high torque brushless drive technology
Imbalance tolerance 125 g in opposite loads 125 g in opposite loads
Accumulated centrifugal effect (ACE) integrator Yes Yes
Green technology Refrigeration off when door opens; Eco-Spin windshielded rotors Refrigeration off when door opens; Eco-Spin windshielded rotors
Control Centri-Touch touchscreen interface Centri-Touch touchscreen interface
Accel/decel profiles and existing protocol emulation 11 accel, 12 decel, multiple emulation profiles 11 accel, 12 decel, multiple emulation profiles
Modes At start, at speed, time start At start, at speed, time start
Step-runs Yes, 30 profile/speed/time triplets, up to 3 steps each Yes, 30 profile/speed/time triplets, up to 3 steps each
Maintenance tracking log Yes Yes
Protocol traceability Yes, built-in Centri-Track run logging Yes, built-in Centri-Track run logging
Performance range Speed 300–5,000 rpm; RCF 26-7,295 x g Speed 300–4,700 rpm; RCF 29-7,187 x g
Run time 99 hours 59 min 59 sec (1 second increment) 99 hours 59 min 59 sec (1 second increment)
Pre-cooling function Yes Yes
Temperature set range -20 to 40°C, adjustable to 1°C -20 to 40°C, adjustable to 1°C
Other functions Multilingual selection, on-board training videos, user logging, user lock-out, automatic door opening, automatic rotor ID, on screen-display for imbalance, over temperature, stainless steel chamber, guidance display for error messages
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1015 x 816 x 900 mm (39.9 x 32.1 x 35.4 in) 1015 x 816 x 900 mm (39.9 x 32.1 x 35.4 in)
Weight 230V: 475 kg/1047.2 lbs;
400V: 495 kg/1091.3 lbs
230V: 475 kg/1047.2 lbs;
230V Water Cooled: 479 kg/1056 lbs;
400V: 495 kg/1091.3 lbs
Heat output < 2 kW < 2 kW
Power consumption < 5,400 VA < 5,400 VA
Certifications UL, CE, MDD, FDA listed UL, CE, MDD, FDA listed
Standards EN 61010-1 3rd Edition, IEC 61010-2-020 3rd Edition, IEC 61010-2-101 3rd Edition, EN 61326-1 Class B, EN 61326-2-6, EN 62304, EN 62366, EN ISO 14971, EN ISO 13485
Warranty 2 yrs unit, 5 yrs power-train (motor shaft and drive)
5 yrs refrigeration
2 yrs unit, 5 yrs power-train (motor shaft and drive)
5 yrs refrigeration