Thermo Scientific™ Sorvall™ ST 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge

Meet space, clinical and research protocal needs with the compact and innovative Thermo Scientific™ Sorvall™ ST 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge.

Meet clinical and research protocol needs with the Thermo Scientific™ Sorvall™ ST 8 Centrifuge Series - available as ventilated and refrigerated models. A floor-standing refrigerated version is also available (Sorvall ST 8 FR). These centrifuges provide exceptional capacity in a compact design with a smart, simple interface and the flexibility to support numerous applications.

Key features:

• Secure, push-button Thermo Scientific™ Auto-Lock™ rotor exchange in less than three seconds delivers trouble-free rotor installation and removal and clear chamber access for cleaning convenience.
• Biocontainment sealing options, including certified† ClickSeal™ lids offer glove-friendly, one-handed operation.
• Centrifuge is manufactured with quality materials, providing broad chemical resistance with exceptional strength for durability and reliability.

Benefits:

• Quiet performance (less than 61 dBA) provides a safe, stress-free environment.
• One-touch operation with pre-saved protocols and password protection is available.
• Highly visible backlit display offers easy reading of parameters across the lab.
• Centrifuge is glove- and detergent-friendly.
• Multilingual instructions offered in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish on programming, run conditions, alerts and service messages.
• Centrifuge conforms to the latest clinical and safety standards, such as UL, CE and IVD‡.

Clinical Applications:

• Runs up to 24 x 5/7mL blood tubes at a time in swinging bucket configuration
• Features expanded programming options including password protection
• Simplifies cleaning with Auto-Lock rotor exchange
• Conforms to the latest clinical and safety standards

Research applications:

• 8 x 50mL swinging bucket rotor capacity, four microplates or 30 filtration columns for research needs
• Auto-Lock rotor exchange for application flexibility--go from 50mL tube to a microplate to microtubes effortlessly

†Biocontainment certification by the Public Health Laboratory Service, Microbiology Services, Porton Down, UK

‡ IVD compliant regarding directive 98/79/EC, if used together with the hematocrit rotor and its accessories

Capacity

4 x 145 mL (TX-150), 6 x 50 mL (HIGHConic III)

Max. Speed

4,500 rpm (TX-150 rotor), 16,000 rpm (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor)

Max. RCF

3,260 x g (TX-150 Rotor); 24,328 x g (MicroClick 24 x 2 Rotor)

Refrigerated

No

Height (English) Exterior

12.2 in.

Height (Metric) Exterior

31 cm

Length (English) Exterior

18.9 in.

Length (Metric) Exterior

48 cm

Noise Level

<58 dB(A) (with TX-150 rotor); <61 dB(A) (with MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor)

Safety Features

Auto-Lock rotor exchange system, SMARTSpin imbalance detection system, certified ClickSeal biocontainment lids

Width (English) Exterior

14.6 in.

Width (Metric) Exterior

37 cm

Wattage

310 w

Certifications/Compliance

IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-020, IEC 61010-2-101, EN 61326-1; UL Listed / CE marked /IVD compliant / Biocontainment certified by the Public Health England, Porton Down, UK

Includes

ST 8 Centrifuge. (Rotors and buckets are sold separately.)

Description

Sorvall ST 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge

Electrical Requirements

120 V 60 Hz

Controller Type

Microprocessor

Rotor Included

No

Dimensions (HWD)

12.2 x 14.6 x 18.9 in. (31 x 37 x 48 cm)

Drive System

Direct Brushless Induction

Program Storage

4 protocols via direct access key, with naming option and password protection available

Run Time

99 hr. 59 min., continuous

Product Line

Sorvall

Height (English) Exterior Lid Open

26.8 in.

Profile (Acceleration/Braking)

2 (standard and soft)

Frequency

60 Hz

Height (Metric) Exterior Lid Open

67 cm

Rotor

TX-150

Voltage

120 V

NOTE: Rotors and buckets must be purchased separately.