Laboratory shakers are widely used in scientific research and testing in the fields of chemistry and biology for mixing ,blending and agitating samples in a controlled and precise manner
To receive homogeneous mixture. There are several types of laboratory shakers, each with different motion method unique features and advantages. It is done by placing a substance in a flask or tube on the shaker.
They are used in pharmaceutical,Food and beverage,Cosmetics,life sciences, Cell cultures, wastewater , biotech, Bacteria suspensions,Hybridisation,washing procedures and
Extraction procedures.
Kinds of shakers
Orbital shakers: The principle of orbital shakers is based on the circular motion of the shaking platform. The shaking platform moves in a circular path, with a small orbit diameter(25-50mm) and a relatively high speed(50-400rpm). This motion method ensures an even and thorough mixing of the samples. Orbital shakers are suitable for applications that require gentle agitation, such as cell culture, staining and destaining, and Western blotting. It produce low heat .
Reciprocating shakers: Reciprocating shakers move the shaking platform back and forth in a linear motion. This motion method is suitable for mixing samples in test tubes or other containers that need a vertical agitation. Reciprocating shakers are commonly used in medical and biological applications such as immunology, cell culture, and protein expression.
Rocker shakers: Rocker shakers use a tilting motion to agitate samples. The shaking platform rocks back and forth at a gentle angle, which is ideal for mixing and washing samples in a variety of vessels, including flasks and tubes. Rocker shakers are commonly used in molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry research.
Twist shakers: Twist shakers use a rotating motion to agitate samples. The shaking platform rotates around an axis, which is ideal for gentle mix without foam of samples in bottles and other containers. Twist shakers are commonly used in life sciences and environmental research.
3D shakers: 3D shakers use a combination of orbital and reciprocating motion to agitate samples in three dimensions. This motion method is ideal for mixing and agitating samples that require thorough and even mixing, such as cell cultures and suspensions.
Funnel shakers: Funnel shakers are designed for vertical or horizontal mixing and agitating large samples, such as soil and sediment samples. The shaking platform is shaped like a funnel and is ideal for mixing and separating samples in large containers.
Wrist hand shakers: Wrist hand shakers are a portable, handheld shaker that are ideal for mixing and agitating small samples. These shakers are commonly used in molecular biology and chemistry research.
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When Buying a Laboratory Shaker need to consider before purchasing:
If it work in open air or need heating,cooling,CO2.
Type of holders:For tubes,flasks,bottles or other accessories and options.
The load capacity in kg it may need heavy-duty drive system
If it work in CO2 incubator it need to be CO2-resistant .
If it work in cold room or cooled incubator it need to be able to work in cold.
The orbit size.
Simple analog control,with or without timer or digital Programmable control system
Types of Laboratory Shakers
Laboratory shakes have lots of styles that can be grouped according to their shaking motion. It should be made known that the different types below don't make up the whole list but have some of the well-known styles. So, some of the popular ones are; rocking, reciprocating, wrist action, rotating, rolling, and finally orbital.
- ●Reciprocating motion: They tend to move forward or backward.
- ●Rocking motion: This device can move in a seesaw motion
- ●Rolling devices: This device can move from one side to another
- ●Rotating shakers: The speed isn't quite the same even though they function similarly to that of centrifuges.
- ●Wrist or hand shakers: This device has the capability of swinging especially when in motion.
- ●Orbital shakers: Some of this design is that of an incubator-style shaker. The movement of these shakers helps in culturing cells since they create a horizontal circular shaking motion.
To get some research results or experimentation purposes, it is important to use some styles instead. If ever in doubt, it is expected to reach out to manufacturers to get a clearer view of the laboratory shaker for a specific task.