Tube Roller Mixer LTRM-T2012

Introduction

Tube Roller Mixer offers a speed range of 5 to 80 rpm, ensuring gentle to vigorous mixing for a variety of sample types. Fitted with rubberized anti-skid feet for improved stability during operation, even at higher speeds. It features a low-noise motor for consistent mixing performance. The overload protection safeguards the motor during heavy use. Our Tube Roller Mixer is ideal for mixing blood samples, sticky substances, and suspensions in lab settings.

This laboratory mixers is designed to meet the rigorous requirements of modern laboratory operations, ensuring high precision, reliability, and ease of use for various experimental applications.

Applications

Tube Roller Mixer is designed for gentle and efficient mixing of blood samples, viscous liquids, and suspensions. It is widely used in clinical laboratories, research facilities, and diagnostic centers.

Specifications

Speed Range	5 to 80rpm
Operation Mode	Rolling and fluctuation
Amplitude	25mm
Roller Quantity	6
Roller Length	280mm
Maximum Load	4kgs
Time Range	1min to 99h59min
Fuse	250V, 1A, Ф5×20
Power Consumption	25W
Power Supply	AC 100 to 230V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (W×D×H)	450 × 260 × 120 mm
Weight	3.7 kg

Features

Dual mixing operation modes

Six durable mixing rollers

Extended timing range available

User-friendly interface controls

Supports various tube sizes

FAQs

1. Is the Tube Roller Mixer suitable for temperature-sensitive samples?

Yes, the Tube Roller Mixer is well-suited for temperature-sensitive samples as it operates without generating significant heat. Its smooth and consistent rolling motion ensures gentle handling, which is ideal for thermally sensitive biological and chemical solutions. Since it does not include a heating element, the device maintains ambient temperature during operation. This makes it a preferred choice for applications involving enzymes, blood components, or protein suspensions. The low-speed setting helps minimize agitation stress. It’s commonly used in cold rooms or temperature-controlled environments. Its design prioritizes sample integrity and stability throughout the mixing process.

2. How does the Tube Roller Mixer help in immunoprecipitation procedures?

Tube Roller Mixer supports immunoprecipitation by ensuring uniform and gentle mixing of antibody-antigen complexes. The dual mixing modes allow optimal movement for maximizing binding efficiency without disrupting delicate structures. Its continuous mixing action enhances reaction kinetics during incubation steps. The adjustable angle helps keep particles suspended, preventing settling. The low-noise motor allows extended operation, which is often required in immunoassays. Laboratories involved in protein isolation, cell signaling studies, or immunoassay development benefit from using this mixer. It offers consistent and repeatable results across experiments. The mixer promotes reproducibility in sensitive protocols.

3. Can the Tube Roller Mixer be used in cold rooms or incubators?

Yes, the Tube Roller Mixer can be used in temperature-controlled environments such as cold rooms or incubators. Its compact, sealed design and maintenance-free motor make it ideal for consistent performance in varying conditions. It functions well within standard lab temperature ranges without overheating. Many users operate it at 4°C for cold sample processing or within incubators for cell culture mixing. However, it’s advisable to check the ambient limits in the user manual. The quiet motor operation is an added advantage for shared, enclosed spaces. Its reliable performance under stable humidity and temperature makes it very versatile.

4. What types of tubes are compatible with the Tube Roller Mixer ?

Tube Roller Mixer is compatible with a wide range of tube types and sizes, including blood collection tubes, centrifuge tubes, Falcon tubes, and culture tubes. The six rollers, each 280 mm long, provide ample space for holding multiple tubes simultaneously. The non-slip roller surface ensures secure placement during operation. Tubes from 1.5 mL up to 50 mL can typically be accommodated. It supports both plastic and glass tubes commonly used in clinical, research, and diagnostic labs. Samples can be mixed of varying volumes without adjusting hardware. This flexibility increases its utility across multiple workflows.

5. What is the maximum workload capacity of the Tube Roller Mixer ?

The Tube Roller Mixer can handle a maximum load of up to 4 kilograms, making it suitable for high-volume sample processing. Whether mixing multiple tubes or heavier viscous substances, the device maintains consistent speed and performance. This capacity allows for batch testing and multi-sample agitation in one cycle. Labs processing numerous samples simultaneously benefit from its efficiency. The stable motor and roller system are designed to manage weight without compromising functionality. It’s ideal for busy environments like diagnostic labs, biotech production labs, and research institutions. Always balance the load evenly to ensure smooth operation.

6. How does the Tube Roller Mixer contribute to reducing manual errors?

Tube Roller Mixer automates sample mixing, reducing the risk of human error and inconsistency during manual agitation. Its programmable time control and speed settings ensure reproducible conditions across experiments. The display allows users to monitor and adjust settings accurately. Continuous and uniform motion eliminates uneven mixing that may occur by hand. In applications requiring incubation or multiple mixing cycles, the device ensures consistent performance without supervision. This improves lab workflow and sample reliability. Automating this step saves technician time while enhancing precision. It’s particularly valuable in labs following strict SOPs or accreditation standards.

7. How does the Tube Roller Mixer support sample mixing in molecular biology labs?

Tube Roller Mixer is highly beneficial in molecular biology labs for gently mixing viscous extraction buffers, hybridization solutions, and reagent suspensions. Its adjustable speed (5–80 rpm) and dual-motion modes help maintain sample homogeneity without shearing nucleic acids. The unit’s ability to run for extended periods supports overnight hybridization and incubation processes. The 25 mm amplitude ensures thorough contact between reactants. It can hold multiple tube types, enabling parallel processing of samples. Labs working with prep, enzyme reactions, or antibody binding benefit from its consistent mixing. Its low noise and compact design enhance workflow efficiency.

8. Can the Tube Roller Mixer be used for mixing diagnostic reagents in clinical labs?

Yes, the Tube Roller Mixer is ideal for mixing diagnostic reagents such as serology solutions, plasma, and antibody suspensions. Its gentle rolling motion ensures that sensitive biomolecules remain intact, avoiding denaturation or aggregation. The rolling and swinging action helps keep particulates evenly suspended in the solution, essential for accurate diagnostics. The mixer accommodates various tube sizes commonly used in clinical settings. Its continuous mode allows it to function unattended during high-volume shifts. With its robust motor and overload protection, it ensures safe and reliable operation. Clinical labs benefit from its reproducible performance and easy integration into diagnostic workflows.

9. How does the Tube Roller Mixer assist in preventing blood sample clotting?

Tube Roller Mixer is specifically effective in hematology labs for preventing blood clotting by maintaining continuous movement of blood collection tubes. The gentle 5–80 rpm motion ensures that anticoagulants remain uniformly distributed throughout the sample. Its 0° to 90° angle adjustability helps optimize tube positioning for effective rolling. The mixer’s six long rollers allow simultaneous processing of multiple tubes, increasing lab throughput. Its quiet motor is perfect for prolonged mixing during sample storage or transportation. This application is crucial in clinical diagnostics and transfusion services. The unit ensures sample integrity before downstream analysis.

10. Is the Tube Roller Mixer suitable for cell culture media mixing in biotechnology labs?

The Tube Roller Mixer is excellent for gently mixing cell culture media, supplements, or resuspending cells without disrupting their viability. Its smooth mixing motion helps prevent bubble formation, which is critical when working with delicate cells. The mixer supports prolonged operation, suitable for pre-conditioning media or supplement dissolution. The adjustable gradient angle helps keep particles evenly suspended. Its compatibility with various tube sizes enhances its utility in biotechnology workflows. With minimal heat generation, it preserves sample temperature. Biotech labs benefit from its reliability in daily media preparation. It’s especially useful in small-scale R&D or pilot production environments.

11. How does the Tube Roller Mixer benefit sample resuspension protocols in research labs?

Tube Roller Mixer is ideal for resuspending cells, sediments, or precipitates in a range of research protocols. Its dual-action rolling and swing motion ensures even particle distribution without vigorous shaking. This makes it suitable for protocols involving pellet resuspension after centrifugation. The 25 mm amplitude enhances mixing efficiency across tube volumes. The mixer’s ability to handle up to 4 kg makes it useful for high-throughput workflows. Researchers can process multiple experiments in parallel, saving time. Its compact size fits into most workbenches. It improves accuracy in sample handling and reduces manual variability.

12. Can the Tube Roller Mixer be used in pharmaceutical quality control labs?

Yes, the Tube Roller Mixer is a practical tool in pharmaceutical quality control (QC) labs for mixing stability test samples, buffer solutions, or excipient suspensions. It provides precise control over mixing speed and duration, helping ensure test repeatability. The mixer’s low-shear movement is ideal for maintaining the physical characteristics of formulations. It’s also used to keep reference standards evenly suspended during long test runs. The mixer supports compliance with good laboratory practices (). Its continuous operation and overload protection improve reliability in regulated environments. Pharmaceutical labs appreciate its consistency and low-maintenance performance.