This digital vortex mixer for laboratory use supports a wide voltage range of AC 100~240 V / 50–60 Hz, ensuring compatibility with power systems in different regions. With compact dimensions of (140×140×127)mm and a weight of 4.4kg, the mixer is designed to fit easily on laboratory benches or in limited workspace environments. Equipped with a brushless DC motor, the vortex instrument delivers enhanced durability, lower maintenance requirements, and stable performance during long-term operation. Combining compact design, digital control, and reliable mixing capability, this lab vortex shaker is an ideal solution for routine sample mixing and laboratory sample preparation.
Intelligent Pressure Activation with Anti-Vibration Stability
- This digital vortex mixer for the lab is equipped with a pressure sensor that enables automatic activation when a sample tube lightly presses against the mixing head. The smart sensing system provides quick response and effortless operation, making routine sample mixing more efficient and convenient.
- The vortex instrument also features high-quality silicone anti-vibration feet on the base, ensuring excellent shock absorption and stability during operation. The mixer remains steady without sliding or spinning, effectively minimizing vibration transmission and preventing interference with nearby laboratory instruments. This design helps maintain a stable laboratory working environment while ensuring consistent mixing performance.
Digital Speed Display with Flexible Adapter Compatibility
- The digital display of the lab mixer provides a clear, real-time view of operating parameters, allowing users to easily monitor and adjust the mixing speed for precise control. This intuitive interface greatly improves operational efficiency in routine laboratory mixing tasks.
- Powered by a brushless DC motor, the vortex mixer offers stable performance and extended service life, making it ideal for high-frequency laboratory use.
- In addition, the digital vortex mixer supports a variety of interchangeable adapters and mixing modules, enabling compatibility with different tube sizes and laboratory consumables. This flexible configuration significantly expands the application range of this vortex mixer for lab sample preparation.
Applications
Lab mixers are widely used in biomedical research for cell culture, PCR, and immunoassays, ensuring uniform and reliable mixing of samples. In the chemical industry and scientific laboratories, lab mixing equipment supports catalytic reactions, solution preparation, protein crystallization, and nucleic acid hybridization, improving experimental stability and repeatability. In clinical testing and diagnostics, laboratory vortex mixers are commonly used for preparing blood and urine samples and for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, ensuring accurate and dependable results.
Chemical Industry
Scientific Research
Clinical Testing
Biomedical Research
| Model | SISCO-LM-SMV-4500B |
| Operation Method | Buttons Control+ Digital Display |
| Speed Range | 260~4500 rpm |
| Orbit Diameter | 3mm |
| Mixing Motion | Orbital (Circular) Mixing |
| Operating Modes | Touch Mode / Continuous Operation |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC Motor |
| Input Power | 36W |
| Power Supply | AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions | (140×140×127)mm |
| Net Weight | 4.4 kg |
Q1: What are the main advantages of the digital vortex mixer compared with the knob-type model?
Compared with the knob-type vortex mixer, the digital vortex mixer features a built-in digital display that shows the mixing speed in real time, eliminating the need to estimate values from scale markings. This allows for more accurate parameter settings and better experimental reproducibility. In addition, the keypad control provides clear and responsive adjustments, making operation more intuitive. The maximum speed is also increased to 4500 rpm (compared to 3500 rpm in the knob model), enabling the vortex instrument to meet the requirements of high-speed mixing applications in modern laboratories.
Q2: What types of laboratory consumables are compatible with this vortex mixer?
This laboratory vortex mixer supports a variety of interchangeable adapter modules, allowing it to accommodate centrifuge tubes ranging from 0.2 mL to 50 mL, as well as microplates and other common laboratory consumables. When selecting an adapter, it is recommended to choose the one that matches the tube size and sample volume used in your experiment. Proper adapter selection ensures stable contact between the sample container and the mixing head, resulting in optimal vortex mixing performance.
Q3: How does the pressure-activated start function work in daily operation?
The vortex mixer is equipped with a pressure sensor for intelligent activation. In touch mode, simply press the bottom of a tube gently onto the center of the mixing head, and the instrument will automatically start mixing. Once the pressure is released, the mixer stops immediately. This intuitive operation is particularly useful for short, frequent mixing tasks, improving efficiency in fast-paced laboratory workflows. When switched to continuous mode, the mixer will operate steadily without the need for manual pressure, making it suitable for longer mixing processes.
Tips: How to choose the appropriate speed and operation mode for different samples?
Selecting the correct mixing speed and operation mode is essential for achieving optimal results.
- For low-viscosity samples, such as aqueous solutions or diluted reagents, medium speeds are typically sufficient to achieve rapid and uniform mixing.
- For high-viscosity samples or reagents requiring thorough dissolution, it is recommended to increase the speed and switch to continuous mode to extend the mixing time.
- Touch mode is ideal for quick, intermittent mixing tasks, while continuous mode is better suited for experiments requiring stable agitation over longer periods.
- When using microplates or special consumables, it is advisable to start at a lower speed and gradually increase it to prevent sample overflow or loss. The digital display also allows users to monitor and reproduce precise operating parameters for consistent experimental results.
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