laboratory rockers

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.

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.