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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
[caption id="attachment_17493" align="aligncenter" width="300"] SK-L330 Linear Digital Shaker[/caption]- 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
[caption id="attachment_17494" align="aligncenter" width="300"] SK-O330 Orbital Digital Shaker[/caption]- 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
[caption id="attachment_17492" align="aligncenter" width="300"] SK-R1807-E Classic See Saw Rocker[/caption]- 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
[caption id="attachment_17491" align="aligncenter" width="300"] SK-D1807-E 3D Rocker[/caption]- 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.
