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

Description

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.

Specifications

• 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
• Rotor: TX-150 Swinging Bucket
• Model: Sorvall ST 8 High Capacity Clinical Package