Thermo Scientific™ Sorvall™ ST 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge

Description

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

Specifications

• 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.