Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST8 Benchtop Centrifuge with Multi-Rotor Compatibility

The Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST8 Benchtop Centrifuge delivers versatile centrifugation with high capacity and multi-rotor compatibility, suitable for biomedical and biotechnological applications including molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

• High-speed performance: Supports up to 16,000 rpm and 24,328 x g with the MicroClick 24 x 2 rotor, enabling efficient separation critical in synthetic biology and molecular biology research.
• Rotor versatility: Compatible with swinging bucket TX-150 rotor (4 x 145 mL, max 4500 rpm, 3,260 x g), MicroClick 24 x 2 microcentrifuge rotor (24 x 1.5/2 mL), and M-10 microplate rotor (4 standard or 2 deep well plates), offering flexibility for diverse sample types including conical tubes, blood tubes, microplates, and microtubes.
• User-friendly microprocessor controls: Allows programmable runs with up to 4 saved protocols, time settings up to 99 hr 59 min or continuous operation, and password protection to maintain protocol integrity in multi-user biotech environments.
• Safety and noise features: Includes SMARTspin imbalance detection, auto-lock rotor exchange, and ClickSeal biocontainment lids for safe handling of biological samples. Operates quietly below 58 dBA, ideal for clinical diagnostics and sensitive lab settings.
• Acceleration and braking profiles: Offers standard and soft start/stop options to protect delicate biomolecules and cells during centrifugation.
• Robust construction: Direct brushless induction drive ensures reliable operation at 120 V / 60 Hz power with dimensions of 19×15×12 inches and a weight of 86 lbs for benchtop compatibility.
• Application areas: Extensively used in live-cell imaging sample preparation, gene editing protocols, biomanufacturing quality control, and routine clinical centrifugation.

This centrifuge is essential for researchers and medical professionals requiring a compact, high-performance instrument widely adopted across biotechnology, molecular biology, synthetic biology, and clinical diagnostics. Its multi-rotor platform supports versatile bioprocessing sample formats critical in advanced molecular cloning workflows and biopharmaceutical production pipelines.