Hook and Tucker - Rotamixer Vortex Mixer

Applications & Use Cases

• Used in laboratories for the rapid mixing of small liquid volumes in tubes or vials.
• Commonly employed in biotechnology for cell suspension and reagent mixing.
• Utilised in pharmaceutical research for sample preparation and dissolution testing.
• Applicable in chemical analysis for homogenising samples prior to assay.
• Found in quality control labs for various mixing tasks requiring vigorous agitation.

Typical Specifications

Typical mixing action

Vortexing, creating a swirling motion within the sample.

Speed control

Commonly features variable speed settings, from gentle agitation to vigorous vortexing.

Operation mode

Typically offers continuous operation or touch-activated mixing.

Tube compatibility

Designed to accommodate various tube sizes, from microcentrifuge tubes to larger test tubes, often with interchangeable head attachments.

Power supply

For this class of equipment, commonly operates on standard laboratory power supplies, typically 230V, 50Hz in the UK.

Footprint

Units of this type are generally compact, designed for benchtop use in limited laboratory spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of samples can a vortex mixer handle?

  Vortex mixers are primarily designed for mixing liquid samples in tubes or vials. They are suitable for aqueous solutions, buffers, reagents, and cell suspensions.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous operation?

• What maintenance is typically required for a vortex mixer?

• Can different tube sizes be used with this mixer?

• What is the typical noise level of a vortex mixer?