The Camlab Choice range has a selection of different bench top shakers and rockers.  Below we describe the difference between shakers and rockers and the key features of each type.

Shakers

A shaker contains a platform that moves only in the horizontal plane (parallel to the bench) – be that back and forth as seen in linear shakers or in a circular motion as seen in orbital shakers. Shakers are often used at medium to high speeds and are capable of aggressive shaking. They are used in a large variety of applications, although some of the common uses include cell culture, suspension and general reagent mixing/shaking. Using a flask holder platform with your shaker will mimic hand shaking.

Linear Shaker – SK-L330

• Provides a linear shaking motion.
• LCD display for speed and time adjustment.
• Available with a max. capacity of 7.5kg (SK-L330).
• Movement amplitude – 10mm, speed range 100-350rpm.
• Supplied with a basic platform. Flask holder attachments are available separately.

Orbital Shaker – SK-O180 & SK-O330

• Provides compact orbital motion
• LCD display for speed and time adjustment.
• Available in a choice of two max. capacities – 2.5kg (SK-O180) and 7.5kg (SK-O330).
• The SK-O180 has an orbital diameter of 4mm with speed range of 100-800rpm.
• The SK-O330 has an orbital diameter of 10mm and speed range of 100-500rpm.
• Supplied with a basic platform. Flask holder attachments are available separately.

Rockers

Rockers differ to shakers in that their plane of movement in not just horizontally and the moving platform has a vertical tilt to it from a centre point. Movement can be in a see-saw motion (2D) or a 3D motion. This different type of movement means that rockers provide a much more gentle motion. Therefore they are chosen for more delicate procedures such as staining, gel de-staining and Western blot.

See-Saw Rocker – SK-R1807-E

• Analogue dial speed control.
• See-saw rocking motion with 7° tilt angle. Speed range: 0-80rpm.
• Maximum load capacity is 3kg.
• Supplied with aluminium platform and non-slip mat, to securely hold vessels and prevent slipping.

3D Rocker – SK-D1807-E

• Analogue dial speed control.
• See-saw rocking motion with 7° tilt angle. Speed range: 10-80rpm.
• Maximum load capacity is 3kg.
• Supplied with aluminium platform and non-slip mat, to securely hold vessels and prevent slipping.

Check out our Camlab Choice range of shakers and rockers. If you have any questions, contact us at support@camlab.co.uk