Compact Centrifuges

Small benchtop and floor centrifuges fit in and stand out

The Thermo Scientific ST8/Megafuge 8/SL8 Compact Centrifuge Series is designed with a small footprint for multi-laboratory settings with up to 14 rotor options to adapt with evolving clinical and research needs. The series offers consistent results and innovative technologies and is available as ventilated and refrigerated models. The wide selection of rotors supports high RCFs and the flexibility to help meet evolving requirements. Microvolume rotors process microliter tubes at up to 30,279 x g to support cell culture, molecular biology, and clinical diagnostic applications. These models can run at noise levels as low as 52 dBA for a minimally disruptive lab environment.

Key product highlights

Quick rotor exchange

Secure, push-button Auto-Lock rotor exchange in as little as three seconds delivers trouble-free rotor installation.

Small footprint with high capacity

Maximized swing-out capacity up to 8 x 50mL conical tubes. 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.

Protective of user and samples

Biocontainment sealing options, including certified¹ ClickSeal lids offer glove-friendly, one-handed operation.

High RCFs, small size

With dimensions as small as 12.2 x 14.6 x 18.9 in. (31 x 37 x 48 cm), our compact benchtop centrifuges can fit into especially tight lab spaces. Consider a floor model configuration, which is adjustable in height, to eliminate the need for benchtop space entirely to enable maximum flexibility and portability.

Bright, large display

The bright, large display on compact benchtop centrifuges is easy to read, even across the lab. The control panel displays instructions on programming, run conditions, alerts, and service messages.

Available compact centrifuge models

Sorvall brand	Megafuge brand	SL brand

Sorvall ST8 (ventilated benchtop)	Megafuge 8 (ventilated benchtop)	SL8 (ventilated benchtop)
Sorvall ST8R (refrigerated benchtop)	Megafuge 8R (refrigerated benchtop)	SL8R (refrigerated benchtop)
Sorvall ST8FR (refrigerated floor-standing)	-	-