Schuett-Biotec.de - Petriturn-E Rotator

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for achieving uniform distribution of biological samples across agar plates in microbiology.
• Suitable for preparing serial dilutions and plating for colony counting.
• Applied in pharmaceutical quality control for consistent media inoculation.
• Utilised in research laboratories for cell culture work requiring even surface coating.

Typical Specifications

Typical speed range

Continuously adjustable, commonly 10-100 rpm for this class of equipment.

Operating time

Typically adjustable from a few seconds up to several minutes, or continuous operation.

Power supply

Commonly operates on standard laboratory mains power, such as 230V, 50Hz in the UK.

Footprint

For this type of benchtop unit, the footprint is typically compact, designed for laboratory workbenches.

Construction materials

Units are typically constructed from robust plastics and metals suitable for laboratory environments and easy cleaning.

Petri dish compatibility

Generally designed to accommodate standard Petri dish sizes, typically 90mm diameter.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary function of a Petriturn-E Rotator?

  Its primary function is to ensure uniform distribution and plating of liquid samples onto agar surfaces within Petri dishes, which is crucial for consistent microbiological analysis.

• Can this unit handle different sizes of Petri dishes?

• Is a foot-switch connection a standard feature?

• What maintenance is typically required for this type of equipment?

• What are the benefits of adjustable speed and time settings?