Lab shakers, rotators and mixers

It can be challenging to navigate all of the different lab shaker options on the market. You want to find the products that will offer the best performance at the most reasonable prices. To help guide your search and ensure that you’re happy with your product purchase, there are several key questions that you should be asking.

Agitation and stirring processes are common in laboratories of all shapes and sizes. Regardless of the specific application or process that’s being performed, your lab technicians need to use the best equipment for the job to ensure consistent results. Unfortunately, some labs won’t get the level of performance or consistency they need because they use the wrong agitation equipment and tools. That’s why it is so important to understand your agitation options, and when they are the right choice for your application.

Regardless of the specific research, testing and analysis that’s done in your lab, one of your top priorities is to ensure uniformity of your samples. Even minor inconsistencies in the samples you test can result in serious effects on your data and results.

The agitation equipment you choose for your lab is essential in determining its productivity, capabilities and long-term success. Unfortunately, many labs end up with equipment that simply isn’t suitable for their needs. Even quality agitator lab equipment can go underutilized if it isn’t appropriate for your specific applications.

By asking these five questions, you will have a much better chance of finding the right equipment for your lab.

Here at Labnet International, we are proud of every single product we offer. This week, we showcase our Orbit™ 300 Multipurpose Digital Vortexer. This multi-purpose shaker offers superior quality, consistency, and durability for a wide range of laboratory applications. Find out more about all of the great features of the Orbit™ 300 Vortexer so you can determine whether your lab could benefit from the addition of this piece of equipment.

From pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, agitation equipment can be used for a wide variety of applications. There are a variety of different agitator options available with varying levels of speed, capacity, and more. With so many options, you might have a hard time determining which Labnet International agitator is best for you. It's helpful to find out more about the basic functions and uses of different kinds of agitators to ensure that you make the right selection for your lab.

Along with our laboratory shakers, rockers and rotators, Labnet International has your requirements for Vortex mixing covered.

The First Magnetic Stirrer

The first magnetic stirrer was patented by Richard Stringham of Utah in 1917. The inventor nicknamed the stir bar a “Flea” because of the way it jumped and spun in the flask. Even after a Century of technological advancement, today’s lab stirrers still resemble the original design. An electrical field under the base plate oscillates causing the magnetic stir bar to spin.

The stirrer quickly evolved once it hit the market. Integration with a hotplate was a bold step towards laboratory automation.

All agitators are not created equal, and you need to make sure your lab equipment meets your specific needs. Click on the GIF guide above to get help deciding: shaker, mixer, or rocker?

Check out all of Labnet International's laboratory agitation equipment.

Smaller Size, Full Lab Rotator Features

We all know how tight things can get when it comes to finding space in the lab for yet another piece of lab equipment. That’s why Labnet International offers a Mini LabRoller™ that can not only squeeze into tight spaces, but also offers a full selection of motions to keep your tubes and micro plates on the move.

Agitation Equipment for Every Lab

Labnet International is home to a HUGE variety of agitation equipment including industry-leading shakers, rockers, and rotators. As part of Labnet's Summer Lab Values savings, many of these products are currently Buy 2 Get 1 Free!

Check out all of Labnet's Summer Lab Values for more details.

Just a few short weeks left to save up to 30% on a giant selection of Labnet laboratory equipment...

Spring may be winding down but that doesn't mean you can't still take advantage of huge savings on a large variety of popular Labnet International lab products.

Featuring many of Labnet's best-selling agitation products, Spring Lab Values savings offer some of the best prices you'll find all year long, from the new AccuPlate™ Analog Hotplate Stirrer to the ProBlot™ Rocking Platforms

Different applications require different rotation capabilities, and no single tool can offer you as much flexibility as Labnet’s Revolver Adjustable Lab Rotator. 

Looking for a versatile laboratory mixer that doesn't take up a lot of space, but does pack a huge range of motion in a small package? Labnet's GyroMini™ Nutating Mixer provides just the tool, with combined oribtal shaker and rocker movement that produces 3D rotation for thorough yet gentle mixing.

Check out a new video below to learn more about the many features available for the GyroMini™ Nutating Mixer - ideal for both room temperature and cold room applications!

Finally! An cconomic laboratory rocker that's actually built to last.

Labnet International has an extensive list  of rockers, shakers, and rotators designed to meet all of your laboratory needs.

Watch the slideshow below for a showcase of some of Labnet's most popular rockers, shakers, and rotator equipment.

Thermal sealing offers some pretty impressive benefits for your lab, from improving the consistency of your results to providing better sample integrity at low temperature. But probably the number one advantage for labs stems from the reduction of instances of leakage or sample evaporation.

Your lab isn’t one-dimensional. Your laboratory vortexer shouldn’t be, either. That’s why Labnet offers a wide range of operational flexibility for your lab with the Labnet Orbit™ 300 Multipurpose Digital Lab Vortexer.

Need to perform multiple electrophoresis functions in your lab? The modular ENDURO™ Vertical Gel System may be the electrophoresis system best suited to your operational environment.

You know you need new laboratory equipment to help you complete important functions in the lab, but you may not be sure which is right for you - with a variety of options to choose from to help you stir your laboratory samples, knowing more about your specific needs should help you whittle down your choices. Below we have a quick reference guide to help you decide: laboratory shaker, lab rocker, or lab mixer?