Thermo Scientific™ Sorvall™ ST 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge and Rotor Packages

Research and clinical packages

The Sorvall ST 8 centrifuge provides exceptional capacity in a compact design with a smart, simple interface and the flexibility to support research, clinical and cell culture packages. 

The Sorvall ST 8 centrifuge fits in:

• To optimize bench space with maximized capacity
• To clinical applications, including clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, immunology, clinical studies
  • Runs up to 24 x 5/7mL blood tubes at a time in swinging bucket configuration
  • Expanded programming options including password protection
  • Auto-Lock rotor exchange simplifies cleaning
  • Conforms to the latest clinical and safety standards
• To research applications, including cellular biology, microbiology, genomics / molecular biology, proteomics, biochemistry, pharmaceutical studies
  • 8 x 50mL swinging bucket rotor capacity, 4 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

 

Features that stand out:

• Secure, push-button Auto-Lock rotor exchange in less than 3 seconds delivers trouble-free rotor installation and removal and clear chamber access for cleaning convenience
• Biocontainment sealing options, including certified† ClickSeal™ lids for glove-friendly, one-handed operation
• Manufactured with quality materials providing broad chemical resistance with exceptional strength for durability and reliability

This centrifuge also features:

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

 

† 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.

Max. Speed

4,500 rpm

Max. RCF

3,260 x g

Refrigerated

No

Display

Backlit LCD

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)

Width (English) Exterior

14.6 in.

Width (Metric) Exterior

37 cm

Wattage

310 w

Certifications/Compliance

UL Listed CE / IVD compliant/ Certified biocontainment

Includes

Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge, Ventilated)
TX-150 Swinging Bucket Rotor
Round Buckets (Set of Four)
ClickSeal Biocontainment Lids (Set of Four)
Adapters for 5/7mL Blood Collection Tube (set of Four)
Adapters for 10mL Blood Collection or 15mL Corex/Kimble Tube (Set of Four)

Electrical Requirements

120 V 60 Hz

Controller Type

Microprocessor

Ventilated

Yes

Rotor Included

Yes

Dimensions (HWD)

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

Net Weight

77 lb. (35 kg)

Program Storage

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

Run Time

99 hr. 59 min., continuous

Height (English) Exterior Lid Open

26.8 in.

Height (Metric) Exterior Lid Open

67 cm