SL 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge

Thermo Scientific™ SL 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge Series – High-Capacity, Compact Design

Description

The Thermo Scientific™ SL 8 Small Benchtop Centrifuge Series delivers high-capacity performance in a compact footprint, making it an ideal solution for clinical and research laboratories. Available in ventilated and refrigerated models, this centrifuge features advanced technology, a user-friendly interface, and flexible processing options.

With Thermo Scientific™ Auto-Lock™ rotor exchange, users can securely install or remove rotors in just 3 seconds, simplifying maintenance and providing full chamber access for cleaning. Biocontainment sealing options, including certified Thermo Scientific™ ClickSeal™ lids, enable safe, one-handed operation for enhanced user convenience.

Key Innovations:

• Auto-Lock™ push-button rotor exchange for quick installation and removal

• Certified ClickSeal™ biocontainment lids for one-handed operation

• Maximized swing-out capacity up to 8 × 50mL conical tubes, 24 × 5/7mL blood tubes, microplates, and microtubes

• Fixed-angle flexibility to spin 50mL conical tubes at over 12,000 × g

• Microtube speeds up to 30,279 × g for high-performance research applications

Clinical Applications:

• Processes up to 24 × 5/7mL blood tubes in a swinging bucket configuration

• Expanded programming options with alphanumeric program naming for pre-saved protocols

• Auto-Lock™ rotor exchange for easy cleaning and maintenance

• Meets the latest clinical and safety standards

Research Applications:

• Swinging bucket rotor capacity: 8 × 50mL conical tubes, 4 microplates, or 30 filtration columns

• Auto-Lock™ rotor exchange for effortless switching between applications

• Flexible operation for both clinical and research environments

Additional Features:

• Low noise levels (52 dBA at 17,850 rpm / 30,279 × g with SL 8R centrifuge) for quiet operation

• One-touch interface with pre-saved protocols, glove- and detergent-friendly display

• Highly visible backlit screen for easy parameter reading

• Multilingual programming instructions (English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish)

• Compliance with UL, CE, and IVD safety standards