A laboratory vortex mixer is a device used to shake tubes and laboratory vessels to mix the liquids within them.
It consists of an electric motor with a vertically oriented drive shaft attached to a slightly mounted recessed rubber part.
While the engine is running, the rubber piece swings rapidly in a circular motion. By pressing the test tube or other suitable container into the rubber cup, the movement is transmitted into the liquid and a vortex is created.
Parts of a vortex shaker
- Head: Support surface for a single tube.
- Button: Double position switch for continuous or manual operation.
- Power indicator: Indicates the operating status of the device
Other models include heads to shake several test tubes at the same time (platform) and a speed regulator that controls it by increasing or decreasing it.
The vortex mixer has two working modes: continuous stirring and contact stirring.
Continuous Agitation
- The speed is set to the minimum, the equipment is placed on a stable surface and an electrical outlet is connected to it.
- Turn the two-position control to the left to ON and the operating indicator light will come on. The equipment then begins its operation.
- It is then placed at the desired speed.
- In case of using non-standard accessories, make sure of the speed.
- Position the bipositional control in the OFF center and the equipment, as well as the indicator light, will stop.
Contact stirring
- Position the control at minimum speed, place the device on a safe surface and connect it to the electrical source.
- Then the bipositional control is positioned on the right on the TOUCH indicator.
- The desired speed regulation knob is turned.
- If a test tube is placed vertically on the shaking head, the equipment at that moment begins its operation and the light comes on.
- Then the bipositional control is positioned in the center in OFF and the equipment, as well as the indicator light, will stop.
- Place the test tubes as vertically as possible on the shaking head to allow for shake-free shaking.
- Regulate the speed control slowly in order to avoid jerks during the work of the equipment.
Recommendations for maintenance and care
- After each use, clean the shaker with a soft cloth.
- Clean up any spills immediately adopting appropriate concerns.
- Do not immerse the unit, or spill liquids on it, as this could cause electric shock.
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