Laboratory agitators (Shakers), also known as mixers, are laboratory products that are used, in the chemistry and biology sectors, to mix liquids and prepare solutions and suspensions. These equipment create a movement between liquids or between liquids and solids in order to achieve mixing, suspension, dispersion, homogenization, heat transfer, etc. At present, agitation systems (agitators) are used in all laboratories, whether chemistry, biology, among others.
The different models of agitators, rockers and rotators are designed to house tubes, microplates, flasks for cell cultures, jars or similar containers. The miniagitators are small and save space; Other agitators, rockers and rotators are the size of a standard table, although some are independent and stackable. Other models are resistant to moisture or CO2 and are designed specifically for operation within refrigerators, incubators or other controlled closed containers. Some agitators can be heated, incubated or refrigerated by themselves, and are supplied with a cover to control their own temperature and humidity.