A Real Look at Why the Sorvall ST8 Works So Well

I've spent a lot of time in labs over the years, and if there's one piece of gear that always seems to be humming away in the background, it's the sorvall st8. It isn't the biggest machine in the room, and it's certainly not the flashiest, but it has this reputation for just working. When you're in the middle of a busy shift and you've got a stack of samples that need processing, you don't want something fancy or temperamental; you want something that's going to spin your tubes down without making a fuss. ...

April 24, 2026 · 6 min · Rivkah Mckayla