The IKA MS 3 Basic Vortex Shaker is a compact, universal small shaker designed for shaking tasks with all small vessels and microtiter plates. It offers volume selection through two operating modes with speed limits of up to 3000 rpm.
The shaker supports continuous operation and features attachment detection for safety. It includes a shaking stroke of 4.5 mm, and supports a permissible shaking weight of 0.5 kg.
General
The IKA MS 3 Basic Vortex Shaker is ideal for laboratories requiring reliable mixing of small vessels and microtiter plates. Its compact design includes a sturdy zinc die-cast casing, capable of stable operation across a wide speed range. The shaker supports up to 3000 rpm, with two operating modes to balance safety and performance. It suits various applications in biochemistry, biotechnology, and analytical testing.
Features & Benefits
- Attachment detection: Ensures safe operation by limiting speed based on the type of attachment used.
- Two operating modes: Mode A limits speed for safety, while Mode B allows higher speeds without attachment detection for versatility.
- Stable performance: Provides consistent shaking with a 4.5 mm orbital movement regardless of speed.
- Compact and durable: Zinc die-cast casing offers robustness and a small footprint suitable for all lab environments.
- Touch operation: Allows convenient control for continuous or pulse mode shaking.
This shaker is effective for tasks demanding precise mixing with small vessels and microtiter plates. The attachment detection mechanism improves safety, preventing excessive speeds with non-standard accessories. Performance stability ensures reproducible results across a variety of laboratory applications.
With its compact size and simple controls, the IKA MS 3 Basic Vortex Shaker fits easily into workflows requiring frequent shaking operations. Its durability and continuous operation capability make it a strong tool for busy lab environments.
Applications
The IKA MS 3 Basic Vortex Shaker is suited for laboratory tasks that need mixing in small vessels and microtiter plates. It is especially useful in biochemical assays, molecular biology, and sample preparation.
- Shaking of small vessels
- Mixing of microtiter plates
- Sample preparation in biochemistry and molecular biology
Content
1x IKA MS 3 Basic Vortex Shaker
1x MS 3.1 Standard attachment
1x MS 3.3 Universal attachment
1x MS 1.21 One-hand insert
Specifications
| SKU |
IK-0003617000 |
| Type of movement |
orbital |
| Shaking stroke [mm] |
4.5 |
| Permissible shaking weight (incl. attachment) [kg] |
0.5 |
| Motor rating input [W] |
10 |
| Motor rating output [W] |
8 |
| Permissible ON time [%] |
100 |
| Speed min (adjustable) [rpm] |
200 |
| Speed range [rpm] |
0 - 3000 |
| Speed display |
scale |
| Timer |
no |
| Operating mode |
continuous operation |
| Touch function |
yes |
| Shaking table lock |
no |
| Working with microtiter plates |
yes |
| Number of microtiter plates |
1 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] |
148 x 63 x 205 |
| Weight [kg] |
2.9 |
| Permissible ambient temperature [°C] |
5 - 40 |
| Permissible relative humidity [%] |
80 |
| Protection class according to DIN EN 60529 |
IP 21 |
| RS 232 interface |
no |
| Analog output |
no |
| Voltage [V] |
100 - 240 |
| Frequency [Hz] |
50/60 |
| Power input [W] |
20 |
| DC Voltage [V=] |
24 |
| Current consumption [mA] |
800 |
