Description
Refrigerated Centrifuge Sorvall™ ST8 FR Floor-Standing Thermo Scientific USA
Meet clinical and research protocol needs with the Thermo Scientific™ Sorvall™ ST 8 FR. This floor-standing, refrigerated centrifuge offers enhanced ergonomics and saves valuable bench space in your lab. The Sorvall ST8 FR has exceptional capacity in a compact design with a smart, simple interface and the flexibility to support numerous applications.
Innovative technologies:
- Secure, push-button Thermo Scientific™ Auto-Lock™ rotor exchange in as little as three seconds delivers trouble-free rotor installation and removal and clear chamber access for cleaning convenience.
- Biocontainment sealing options, including certified† Thermo Scientific™ ClickSeal™ lids offer glove-friendly, one-handed operation.
- CRC-free refrigeration system
- Maximized swing-out capacity up to 8 x 50mL conical tubes, 24 x 5/7mL blood tubes, microplates and microtubes, all in one versatile centrifuge
- Fixed angle flexibility to spin 50mL conical tubes at over 12,000 x g or a wide range of microtubes at speeds up to 30,279 x g
User-friendly performance:
- Low noise levels, including just 52 dBA at performance of 17,850rpm/30,279 x g, to ensure a peaceful laboratory
- One-touch operation with pre-saved protocols
- Highly visible backlit display offers easy reading of parameters across the lab
- Glove- and detergent-friendly user interface
- 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
- Conforms to the latest clinical and safety standards
Research applications:
- 8 x 50mL swinging bucket rotor capacity, four microplates, 48 microtubes or 30 filtration columns for research needs
- Auto-Lock rotor exchange for application flexibility—go from 50mL tube to microplates to a microtube effortlessly
†Biocontainment certification by the Public Health England, Porton Down, UK.
Specifications
| Controller Type | Microprocessor |
| 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 |
| Description | Sorvall ST 8FR floor-standing compact centrifuge, refrigerated, 4 x 145 mL (with TX-150 rotor) |
| Capacity | 6 x 50 mL (with HIGHConic rotor) |
| Max. Speed | 4, 500 rpm (TX-150 rotor), 17, 850 rpm (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor) |
| Refrigerated | Yes |
| Max. RCF | 3, 260 x g (TX-150 rotor); 30, 279 x g (MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor) |
| Length (English) Exterior | 20.5 in. |
| Height (English) Open Cover | 45.6 to 47.6 in. (adjustable) |
| Height (Metric) Exterior | 79 to 84 cm |
| Height (English) Exterior | 30.7 to 32.7 in. (adjustable) |
| Height (Metric) Open Cover | 117 to 122 cm |
| Length (Metric) Exterior | 52 cm |
| Noise Level | <52 dBA (with MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor); <56 dBA with all rotors |
| Safety Features | Auto-Lock rotor exchange system, SMARTSpin imbalance detection system, certified ClickSeal biocontainment lids |
| Wattage | 850 w |
| Width (English) Exterior | 18.3 in. |
| Width (Metric) Exterior | 47 cm |
| Dimensions (HWD) | 30.7 to 32.7 x 18.3 x 20.5 (79 to 84 x 47 x 52 cm) |
| Drive System | Direct, Brushless Induction |
| Net Weight | 191 lb. (87 kg) |
| Program Storage | 3 direct program buttons |
| all with alphanumeric program naming, plus 96 additional programs accessible via folder | |
| Run Time | 99 hr 59 min, continuous |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to +40°C |
| Profile (Acceleration/Braking) | 2 (standard and soft) |
| Electrical Requirements | 120 V 60 Hz |
| Unit Size | Each |
