The Z216-3202 is the dedicated PCR-strip rotor for the Hermle Z216 chassis family (Z216-M MicroCentrifuge and Z216-MK Refrigerated MicroCentrifuge) — 4 × 8-PCR strips per cycle = 32 PCR-tube wells per cycle in a hermetically sealed configuration. The Z216 catalog specifies "for Z216 series only" — this rotor is engineered for the Z216 chassis spindle and chamber geometry, distinct from the Z326-3202 which is the Z326-chassis-engineered counterpart.
Key Specifications
| SKU | Z216-3202 |
| Type | Fixed-angle rotor — 4 × 8 PCR Strips |
| Capacity | 4 × 8-tube PCR strips = 32 PCR-tube wells per cycle |
| Compatible chassis | Z216 series only (Z216-M, Z216-MK, and -E voltage variants) |
| Angle | 45° |
| Max. operating speed | 15,000 rpm |
| Max. RCF at operating speed | 15,343 × g |
| Hermetic sealing | Hermetically sealed (biosafety-spec) |
Compatibility & Configuration
Chassis compatibility — Z216 series only. This rotor is not interchangeable with Z326, Z32-HK, Z207, Z287, or other Hermle chassis families — those use different rotor-body geometries. The chassis's RFID rotor-identification reads the rotor at insertion and applies the rated 15,000 rpm cap automatically.
Z216-3202 vs Z326-3202. Both SKUs share the "3202" suffix indicating "4 × 8 PCR strips" rotor type, but they are different physical rotors engineered for different chassis. If your lab has a Z216 chassis, order Z216-3202. If your lab has a Z326 chassis, order Z326-3202. Don't cross-order — the rotor bodies do not fit each other's chassis.
Hermetically sealed configuration. The lid seals against a hermetic interface for biosafety-spec workflows where aerosol containment matters during PCR-strip centrifugation. Useful when handling potentially infectious patient samples in PCR format or volatile-content PCR reagents.
Application Profile
PCR setup spin-down on Z216 chassis — quick spin to drive PCR master mix and template to the bottom of strip-format tubes before cycling.
PCR cleanup workflows with spin-column protocols specifying maximum speed for elution; the 15,343 × g RCF covers standard cleanup specs.
qPCR plate-equivalent prep — 32 wells per cycle = 3 cycles for a 96-well-plate-equivalent batch.
Biosafety PCR workflows for clinical-research samples requiring aerosol containment during the spin-down step.
NGS library-prep PCR steps — adapter ligation, indexing PCR, library-amplification spin-downs in PCR-strip format.
Ordering & Configuration
4-strip symmetric loading. Opposite-strip pairs (1+3, 2+4); pre-balance pairs by mass before insertion. Confirm cap engagement before each spin to prevent sample loss.
Z216-3202 ships as the rotor body + hermetically sealed lid. PCR strips and tubes are operator-supplied consumables.
Confirm Z216 chassis pairing, biosafety classification of workflow (drives lid-replacement inventory cadence), training, lead time.
Warranty: 5-Year Hermle warranty (3 years full + 2 years drivetrain) on the rotor body and lid.
Z216 PCR-strip selection note: if your workflow needs both microtube and PCR-strip formats simultaneously, the Z216-2420S COMBI-Rotor (24 microtubes + 4 PCR strips combined) trades dedicated-strip throughput for mixed-format flexibility. The Z216-3202 (this product) is the dedicated-strip choice when PCR-strip is the dominant or sole format.
