Fisherbrand - F2 Vortex Mixer

Applications & Use Cases

• Used in biological and chemical laboratories for the rapid mixing of small liquid volumes in tubes.
• Commonly employed in microbiology for cell suspension and reagent mixing.
• Utilised in biochemistry for enzyme assays and sample preparation.
• Applicable in analytical chemistry for dissolving substances and preparing homogeneous solutions.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Designed for single tube mixing, typically accommodating tubes from 0.2ml microcentrifuge tubes up to 50ml conical tubes, often with interchangeable head attachments.

Mixing action

Provides a high-speed orbital shaking motion, creating a vortex within the sample.

Speed control

Commonly features variable speed control, typically ranging from 0 to 3000 rpm, allowing for gentle to vigorous mixing.

Operation modes

Often includes continuous operation and touch-activated modes for user convenience.

Power supply

Typically operates on standard laboratory power, commonly 230V, 50Hz for the UK market.

Footprint

Units of this type are compact, designed for benchtop use, typically occupying a small area.

Construction materials

Generally constructed with a robust base for stability and a durable plastic or metal housing, with rubber feet to minimise vibration.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of tubes can a vortex mixer typically accommodate?

  Vortex mixers are designed to accommodate a range of tube sizes, from small microcentrifuge tubes to larger test tubes and conical tubes, often with the use of different head attachments.

• Is variable speed control important for a vortex mixer?

• What is the difference between continuous and touch-activated modes?

• How should a vortex mixer be maintained?

• Can a vortex mixer be used for highly viscous liquids?