The IKA Vortex 1 shaker a compact and reliable device designed for mixing small test samples with an adjustable speed range from 1000 to 2800 rpm.
It is suitable for small containers up to 30 mm in diameter, like test tubes and centrifuge tubes.
General
The IKA Vortex 1 offers excellent mixing action in a small, compact design. It is ideal for laboratories needing to mix small test samples efficiently. The shaker is user-friendly, with a touch function that enhances operation. It supports continuous use with a permissible ON time of 100% and operates quietly with low power input.
Features & Benefits
- Compact design: Small footprint makes it easy to fit on any lab bench or inside a fume hood.
- Touch function: Simple and convenient control for starting and stopping mixing.
- Adjustable speed: Infinitely variable speed from 1000 to 2800 rpm allows precise control of mixing intensity.
- Inert materials: Upper casing and test tube surface are made of inert plastic to avoid contamination and ensure durability.
- Reliable performance: Supports continuous operation with no need to pause for cooling, rated 100% ON time.
The IKA Vortex 1 is designed specifically to mix small containers such as test tubes, centrifuge tubes, and beakers. Its orbital shaking movement ensures vigorous and efficient mixing. The device's durable construction includes a coated zinc die-casting bottom ensuring stability and longevity. Its small shaking stroke of 4.5 mm is optimized for efficient sample agitation in small volumes.
Applications
This vortex shaker is perfect for laboratory mixing tasks where small sample volumes need quick and efficient mixing. It is widely used in pharmaceutical, chemical, biological research, and clinical labs.
- Mixing of test tubes and centrifuge tubes
- Preparation of small volume solutions
- Sample homogenization in research labs
Content
1x IKA Vortex 1 shaker
Specifications
| SKU |
IK-0004047700 |
| Type of movement |
Orbital |
| Shaking stroke [mm] |
4.5 |
| Permissible shaking weight (incl. attachment) [kg] |
0.1 |
| Motor rating input [W] |
1.2 |
| Motor rating output [W] |
0.8 |
| Permissible ON time [%] |
100 |
| Speed min (adjustable) [rpm] |
1000 |
| Speed max. [rpm] |
2800 |
| Speed display |
None |
| Timer |
No |
| Timer display |
None |
| Touch function |
Yes |
| Shaking table lock |
No |
| Working with microtiter plates |
No |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] |
95 x 70 x 110 |
| Weight [kg] |
0.828 |
| Permissible ambient temperature [°C] |
5 - 40 |
| Permissible relative humidity [%] |
80 |
| Protection class according to DIN EN 60529 |
IP 40 |
| Voltage [V] |
100 - 240 |
| Frequency [Hz] |
50/60 |
| Power input [W] |
30 |
