Rocking Shakers

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Rocking Shakers for the Lab: Gentle and Controlled Linear Mixing for Sensitive Samples

Welcome to the Rocking Shakers (Tilting Shakers) category at Labotal. These instruments are designed to provide gentle, linear, and controlled mixing motion, essential for many laboratory applications that require uniform homogenization without compromising sample integrity. They are particularly ideal for mixing blood collection tubes, cell cultures, and other sensitive liquids.

Principle of Operation: Uniform Rocking Motion for Sample Homogeneity

Rocking shakers operate by creating a forward and backward tilting motion, resembling linear rocking. This motion, typically performed at a fixed or adjustable tilt angle, allows for gentle mixing of the sample within the container, such as test tubes, flasks, or plates. The mechanism ensures thorough and uniform mixing of the sample without creating significant shear forces or foam, making them suitable for samples requiring delicate handling.

High-quality rocking shaker instruments allow precise control over shaking speed, and sometimes the tilt angle. This adjustability is critical for adapting the mixing process to the specific needs of each sample, ranging from extremely gentle mixing for very sensitive samples to faster mixing for viscous liquids or larger samples, all while maintaining uniform homogeneity.

Essential Applications of Rocking Shakers in Various Fields

Rocking shakers are widely used in clinical laboratories (hematology, blood banking), biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, and more. Common applications include:

• Mixing blood collection tubes containing anticoagulants, to ensure uniform mixing of blood before tests (preventing clotting and sedimentation of components).
• Gentle mixing of cell and yeast cultures in flasks or plates, while maintaining cell viability.
• Gentle dissolution of reagents, substrates, or antibodies.
• Washing steps in methods such as ELISA, Western Blots, and Hybridization.
• Preparation of gentle suspensions of particles or cells.
• Mixing of viscous liquids or samples containing particles in small to medium volumes.

Reliable and High-Quality Rocking Shakers from Labotal

Labotal offers a diverse selection of rocking shakers from leading manufacturers in the field of laboratory equipment, known for their quality, durability, and precision. In our catalog, you will find models of various sizes, from compact instruments suitable for a limited number of tubes to shakers with large platforms allowing work with a large number of tubes or plates simultaneously. The models feature precise speed and angle control, long-term durability, and ease of operation and cleaning.

At Labotal, we understand the sensitivity of the samples you work with and the importance of reliable and precise equipment. With many years of experience in the field, we are committed to providing you with the best solutions, backed by customer service and technical support of the highest standard. Our team of experts is available to provide consultation and guidance in selecting the rocking shaker best suited for your lab’s unique needs.

We invite you to browse the full catalog of rocking shakers offered by Labotal. To find the ideal instrument for your lab, or for any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team of experts today.