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Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge

Thermo Fisher Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge family

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The Sorvall ST 8 is a compact benchtop centrifuge from Thermo Fisher Scientific designed for clinical and research applications. The Sorvall ST 8 offers a maximum speed of 16,000 rpm and a maximum RCF of 24,328 x g with the MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor.^[1]

Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge — Inventory photo — Fig. 01Sorvall ST 8 CentrifugeInventory photo^[2]

What it is

The Thermo Fisher Sorvall ST 8 Centrifuge is a benchtop centrifuge family used for liquid specimen separation.^[3]

The Sorvall ST 8 is intended for separation of liquid human specimens such as blood or urine collected in in vitro diagnostic specimen receptacles.^[3]

How it works

The Sorvall ST 8 family uses a microprocessor control system, direct brushless induction drive, auto-lock rotor exchange, and continuous vibration measurement with rotor mass correction.^[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Sorvall ST 8 is used in in vitro diagnostic processes to support collection of information regarding disease.^[3]

Applications

The Sorvall ST 8 family is intended for clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, immunology, and clinical studies.^[1]

The Sorvall ST 8 family is also intended for cellular biology, microbiology, genomics, molecular biology, proteomics, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical studies.^[1]

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Control & software1

Control system: Microprocessor^[1]

Dimensions & facilities2

Dimensions (lid closed): Height 31 cm, Width 37 cm, Depth 48 cm^[1]
Weight: 35 kg^[1]

Configuration & options22

Max speed (swing bucket, with TX-150 rotor): 4,500 rpm^[1]
Min speed (with TX-150 rotor): 300 rpm^[1]
Max RCF (with TX-150 rotor): 3,260 x g^[1]
Max capacity (swing bucket): 4 x 145 mL^[1]
Max speed (fixed angle, with MicroClick 24 rotor): 16,000 rpm^[1]
Min speed (with MicroClick 24 rotor): 300 rpm^[1]
Max RCF (with MicroClick 24 rotor): 24,328 x g^[1]
Max capacity (fixed angle): 6 x 50 mL (with HIGHConic rotor)^[1]
Drive system: Direct, brushless induction drive^[1]
Rotor locking system: Auto-Lock rotor exchange^[1]
Imbalance detection system: Continuous vibration measurement, with rotor mass correction^[1]
Programs: 4 direct program buttons^[1]
Pulse (Short) Run: Yes^[1]
Acceleration/Deceleration rates: 2/2 (standard and soft)^[1]
Centrifuge chamber: Brushed stainless steel^[1]
Timer range: 10 second to 99h 59min, continuous^[1]
Temperature range: n/a (ventilated)^[1]
Sound level (with TX-150 rotor): <58 dBA^[1]
Sound level (with MicroClick 24 rotor): <61 dBA^[1]
Max power consumption: 310 W^[1]
Standards: IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-020, IEC 61010-2-101, EN 61326-1^[1]
Certifications: UL Listed, CE marked, IVD compliant, Certified biocontainment^[1]

Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
Sorvall ST 8R	—	—	Refrigerated model	documents.thermofisher.com^[1]
Sorvall ST 8FR	—	—	Floor-standing refrigerated model	documents.thermofisher.com^[1]

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What specimen types is the Sorvall ST 8 intended to separate?

The Sorvall ST 8 is intended for separation of liquid human specimens such as blood or urine collected in in vitro diagnostic specimen receptacles.^[3]

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[1]documents.thermofisher.com — documents.thermofisher.comdocuments.thermofisher.com
[2]Inventory photo
[3]50143327 Rev K - Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 8_ST8R and ST8FR Centrifuges - Instruction Manual - Thermo Fisher Scientific — knowledge1.thermofisher.comknowledge1.thermofisher.com