Vortex mixers, orbital shakers, linear shakers, and rocking shakers are used to ensure thorough mixing of samples, reagents and other solutions in the laboratory
Vortex Mixer:
Principle: Creates a vortex or circular motion in liquid samples by placing containers on a platform that oscillates or rotates rapidly.
Applications: Mixing small volumes of liquids, resuspending particles, and gentle cell disruption.
Features: Variable speed control, touch or continuous operation, interchangeable accessories for different sample containers.
Orbital Shaker:
Principle: Operates by placing sample containers on a platform that moves in a circular or orbital motion, ensuring thorough mixing or shaking of contents.
Applications: Culturing microorganisms, facilitating chemical reactions, and aiding in biochemical assays etc..
Features: Variable speed and temperature control, adjustable orbit diameter, timer function.
Linear Shaker:
Principle: Moves samples in a linear or back-and-forth motion along a straight path.
Applications: Suitable for applications requiring gentle mixing, such as staining and destaining gels in molecular biology.
Features: Variable speed control, often with a gentle, continuous rocking motion.
Rocking Shaker:
Principle: Rocks samples back and forth in a seesaw-like motion.
Applications: Used for mixing, washing, and gel staining applications in laboratories.
Features: Variable speed control, adjustable tilt angle, suitable for low-speed and gentle mixing.
Selection Considerations:
Sample Characteristics: Choose the shaker/mixer based on the characteristics of your samples (volume, type, etc.).
Control Features: Consider variable speed control, temperature control, and other features based on your specific experimental needs.
Application Specifics: Different shakers are designed for specific applications, so choose one that aligns with your research requirements.
Each type of shaker or mixer serves specific purposes in laboratories, and the choice depends on the nature of the experiment, the characteristics of the samples, and the desired mixing or shaking motion. Talk to us if you are unsure which equipment to acquire.
