The Thermo Scientific Fiberlite H3-LV microplate swing-out rotor is a carbon fiber swinging bucket rotor for high-throughput microplate applications. Moreover, this rotor offers the highest plate capacity in its class. In addition, the H3-LV reaches a maximum speed of 3,600 rpm and an RCF up to 2,738 x g. As a result, you process up to 28 standard microplates per run on a carbon fiber platform.
Furthermore, the H3-LV stands out with its carbon fiber construction and exceptional plate capacity. Therefore, this rotor is the standard choice for high-throughput screening and plate applications. Moreover, the carbon fiber material offers lighter handling than comparable aluminium microplate rotors. Additionally, the lightweight properties enable faster acceleration and deceleration per run.
In addition, the H3-LV accommodates various plate configurations via adapter options. Subsequently, you process 4 x 7 standard microplates (28 plates) or 2 x 4 deep-well plates (8 plates) per run. Moreover, this rotor offers adapters for Promega Slicprep 96 devices for specialised workflows. As a result, you combine high-throughput screening with deep-well processing in a single rotor.
Finally, the H3-LV is ideal for pelleting of cells and debris, protein precipitation and collecting physiological fluids. Therefore, this rotor is the standard choice for diagnostic tests and high-throughput molecular biology routine. As a result, you switch seamlessly between microplate applications on multiple Thermo Scientific platforms.
| Feature | Fiberlite H3-LV microplate swing-out rotor |
|---|---|
| Rotor type | Swinging bucket, carbon fiber |
| Bucket position during rotation | 90 degrees (horizontal) |
| Maximum capacity (Sorvall Legend, Multifuge X-series) | 28 standard microplates or 8 deep-well plates |
| Maximum capacity (Sorvall X4 Series) | 4 x 7 standard microplates or 2 x 4 deep-well plates |
| Maximum speed | 3,600 rpm |
| Maximum RCF (on Sorvall Legend/Multifuge) | 2,738 x g |
| Maximum RCF (on Sorvall X4 Series) | 2,593 x g |
| Maximum rotor radius (Rmax) | 179 mm |
| Compatible centrifuges | Sorvall Legend X1, X1R, XT, XTR; Sorvall ST 16, ST 40; Multifuge X1, X1R, X3, X3R; Megafuge 16, Megafuge 40; SL 16, SL 40, SL 40F series; Sorvall X4T, X4TR, X4FR |
| Material | Carbon fiber composite |
| Maximum plate height | 100 mm |
| Application | Cell pelleting, protein precipitation, diagnostic tests, high-throughput screening |
| Delivery | Complete, adapters sold separately |
| SKU | Description |
|---|---|
| 75003665 | Fiberlite H3-LV carbon fiber microplate swing-out rotor (complete) |
| 096-029051 | Fiberlite H3-LV rotor (alternative SKU) |
| SKU | Adapter | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 018-029031 | Adapter for standard microplates or deep-well microplates | 14 adapters for 28 standard plates or 8 deep-well plates |
| 018-029032 | Adapter for Promega Slicprep 96 device (pack of 2) | 2 adapters for 4 Slicprep devices per run |
Carbon fiber microplate swing-out rotor for Thermo Scientific Sorvall Legend, Multifuge and X4 Series centrifuges. With a capacity of 28 standard microplates or 8 deep-well plates and 2,738 x g RCF, the Fiberlite H3-LV offers the highest plate throughput in its class. Equipped with adapters for standard plates, deep-well plates and Promega Slicprep 96 devices. Ideal for pelleting, protein precipitation and diagnostic tests.








The Fiberlite H3-LV is compatible with a wide range of Thermo Scientific benchtop centrifuges. Moreover, this rotor works on the Sorvall Legend X1, X1R, XT and XTR series. In addition, the H3-LV supports the Multifuge X1, X1R, X3 and X3R series, Sorvall ST 16/40, Megafuge 16/40 and SL 16/40/40F series. Furthermore, this rotor is compatible with the modern Sorvall X4T, X4TR and X4FR centrifuges.
The H3-LV offers various capacity options depending on the plate type. Moreover, you process up to 28 standard microplates per run (4 x 7 plates) on Sorvall Legend and Multifuge platforms. In addition, this rotor accommodates 8 deep-well plates per run (2 x 4 plates). As a result, the H3-LV offers the highest plate capacity in its class on the benchtop platform.
The Fiberlite H3-LV carbon fiber construction offers multiple benefits over aluminium rotors. Moreover, this rotor weighs considerably less, making handling and installation easier. In addition, carbon fiber accelerates and decelerates faster thanks to the lower mass. Furthermore, this rotor consumes less energy per run. As a result, you save time and energy per centrifugation cycle.
For the H3-LV, two adapter options are available. Moreover, the standard microplate adapter (SKU 018-029031, 14 units) is available for 28 standard plates or 8 deep-well plates per run. In addition, Thermo Scientific offers a dedicated adapter for Promega Slicprep 96 devices (SKU 018-029032, pack of 2). As a result, you process both standard and specialised plate formats on the same rotor.
The H3-LV has a capacity of 28 microplates and reaches 2,738 x g, whereas the HIGHplate 6000 has a capacity of 10 microplates and reaches 6,168 x g. Moreover, the H3-LV offers maximum throughput with carbon fiber construction. Conversely, the HIGHplate 6000 offers higher RCF for compact well-volume separation. Therefore, choose the H3-LV for maximum plate throughput and the HIGHplate 6000 for maximum RCF.
The H3-LV is highly suitable for high-throughput screening and plate applications. Moreover, this rotor is the standard choice for pelleting of cells and cell debris. In addition, this rotor accommodates protein precipitation and collecting physiological fluids for diagnostic tests. Furthermore, this rotor is suitable for ELISA protocols, qPCR preparation and drug discovery.