Thermal mixer

In todays time a thermal mixer may be no missing in a laboraty. This is why Analytik Jena | Life Science offers a wide range of different types of thermal mixers. Among the high-end devices of the BiOShake series you will find as well systems for the daily routine work which cover the basic needs. All our thermal mixer have a wide range of blocks available. So you will surely find the one which perfectly meets your needs.

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High-speed mixer and thermal mixer for small and very small volumes in microplates and reaction tubes

The BioShake series allows for the first time high precise and efficient mixing in the microliter scale for a wide range of applications. Assays in microplates or reaction vessels can be realized fast and safe with using adjustable speed of 200 up to 3,000 rpm. The BioShake mixing-technology is obviously more robust, vibration free and needs less maintenance compared to classical mixers.

 

 

 
  • Fast shaking and mixing up to 3,000 rpm
  • For microplates, PCR plates, deep well plates, tubes and glass vials
  • Customized adapters on request
  • Vortex and Short-mix function
  • 3D-Shake-Control: rapid and gentle mixing in orbits for sensitive samples
  • Anti-Spill-Technology: controlled planar mixing
  • Anti-Vibration-Technology: outstanding smooth running conditions without vibration and noise
  • Compact and lightweight aluminum design

 

Programming the BioShake XP and BioShake iQ works via direct touch buttons. In addition two buttons for start and storage of time and mixing modes enable the instrument to run complex applications. This opens new points of view on the daily laboratory work and optimizes routine application enormously.

The short mix button allows short and fast mixing in between.

The two line LCD display guarantees simultaneous and safe reading of all programmed and measured parameters as time, mixing frequency and for BioShake iQ additional temperature.

 

The BioShake iQ is the high end thermal mixer of the BioShake series. In addition to the technical specifications of the model BioShake XP, the BioShake iQ comes with an very accurate heating technology. This allows highly reproducible results. The temperature range from RT to 99 °C is adjustable in 0.1 °C steps.

The temperature accuracy is ±0.1 °C, the temperature uniformity through all samples is better than ±1 °C.

The BioShake series is characterized by minor space requirement.

The BioShake series comes with a variety of standardized and specific adapter plates. The adapters allow an optimal it for standard tubes, lysis tubes, microplates, glass vials and other sample vessels. An excellent temperature uniformity and homogeneity is guaranteed by using these adapters.

 

Customized adapters!

You need an adapter plate for specially shaped microplates, tubes or vials? Please send us a sample and detailed information about manufacturer, description and article number. You will receive your special formed adapter plate!

 
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Modular high-speed mixer and thermal mixer for integration in robotic systems

Especially for robotic systems the modular BioShake 3000 series has been developed for heating, mixing and precise positioning of samples in tubes, glass vials and microplates that are in accordance with ANSI microplates specifications.

The modular BioShake 3000 series is only slightly larger than a standard microplate. With its patented vibration-free shaking the system can mix (BioShake 3000 elm) or mix and heat (BioShake 3000-T elm) samples in a wide variety of vessel types. It is completely equipped for hands-free operation with an extensive remote command set for easy software integration. The electronics are completely accommodated in the compact device housing. All models are compatible for use with SELMA 96 and GeneTheatre.

 
  • Compact modular design with fully integrated electronic
  • Automatic “Edge Locking Mechanism” (ELM) for robotic gripping
  • Homing position ±0.1 mm
  • Fast shaking and mixing up to 3,000 rpm at 2 mm orbit
  • For microplates, PCR plates, deep well plates, tubes and glass vials
  • Customized adapters on request
  • 3D-Shake-Control: rapid and gentle mixing in orbits for sensitive samples
  • Anti-Spill-Technology: controlled planar mixing
  • Anti-Vibration-Technology: no vibration and no noise
  • Compatible with SELMA 96 and GeneTheatre

 

The BioShake 3000 series offers an ultra-efficient, 2-dimensional shaking axis so that samples mix completely in a fraction of the time of competing systems. The orbital shaking is precisely con- trolled, avoiding the need to spin down microplates or tubes after mixing. Even high density plates or low sample volumes represent no problem for these precision tools. Fully adjustable between 200 rpm and 3,000 rpm, well beyond the speeds of most other brands, guarantees fast and splatter-free mixing for tubes, glass vials or across an entire 1536 well microplate.

 

Temperature control

A large surface of specialized heating elements in BioShake 3000-T elm results in an even heat output at temperatures between ambient and 99 °C. Temperatures are selectable from ambient temperature to 99 °C in steps of 0.1 °C. The nominal regulation accuracy is better than ±0.1 °C with a uniformity of temperature distribution better than ±0.5 °C at 45 °C across the heating surface.

 

Edge Locking Mechanism (ELM)

Many robotic applications require precise dimensional spacing of pipette tips and robotic grippers relative to a microplate. ELM is an automated robotic plate positioning system for repeatable and accurate positioning of microplates. The 2-point electromechanical mechanism locks down microplates with irm diagonally-vectored pressure in the center of the module. This “universal” design is perfect for all types of plates: from low profile to deep well, from 96- to 1536 well. And when “locked” into place, the microplate varies by as little as ±0.1 mm.

Anti-Vibration-Technology

The integrated Anti-Vibration-Technology for the first time allows vibration-free shaking. Even very small volumes are mixed completely at high frequency in short time.

 

3D-Shake-Control

The new 3D-Shake-Control allows shaking of very small volumes in standardized 96 well, 384 well or 1536 well microplates in short time at up to 3,000 rpm.

 

Anti-Spill-Technology

Precisely controlled mixing prevents spilling and lid wetting, avoiding the need to spin down samples after mixing.

 

Adapter plates

BioShake 3000-T elm is compatible with a variety of standardised and specific adapter plates. The adapters allow an optimal it for standard tubes, lysis tubes, microplates, glass vials and other sample vessels. The adapter plates are optimized for an excellent heat transfer to the disposables and enhance the uniformity over all wells and the heat up time. The exchange of adapter plates can be performed very easily within one minute.