Introduction
A tube rotator mixer is a laboratory instrument that mixes the contents of tubes by rotating them in a circular or end-over-end motion, and it is used for gentle and effective mixing of samples, for preventing sedimentation, for resuspending particles, for mixing blood samples, and for many applications in biological, clinical, and research laboratories. The instrument holds tubes in a rotator head or platform, and the motor rotates the tubes slowly in a circular or end-over-end fashion, so that the contents are mixed thoroughly by the tumbling motion; the rotating action provides effective mixing of samples in tubes, including those with viscous or particulate contents, and it is gentler than vortex mixing, making it suitable for delicate samples, and the rotation speed can be adjusted, and the instrument can hold tubes of various sizes, depending on the model and the rotator attachments. Tube rotator mixers are used for mixing blood samples and preventing clotting, for mixing cell suspensions and for gentle resuspension, for mixing beads and particles in assays, for mixing reagents and samples for incubation, for hybridization and binding reactions, for extraction procedures, and for many other applications, and they are available in various configurations, including models with adjustable rotation speed, tilt angle, and time, and models with interchangeable rotators for different tube sizes and numbers. With their effective and gentle mixing, tube rotator mixers are essential instruments for sample mixing in laboratories.
Tube Rotator Mixer LTMR-T2015
Tube Rotator Mixer delivers a rotation speed range of 10 to 70 revolutions per minute. It offers adjustable tilt from 0 to 90 degrees for customized mixing angles. An display clearly sho...
Tube Rotator Mixer LTMR-T2014
Tube Rotator Mixer features an adjustable speed range from 0 to 80 rpm. It is compatible with 1.5 to 50 mL microtubes for flexible sample handling. Powered by a DC motor, it delivers qui...
Tube Rotator Mixer LTMR-T2011
Tube Rotator Mixer offers an adjustable speed range of 20 rpm to 80 rpm. It features a digital display system with key control system for precise adjustments. The mixer has a timer funct...
Tube Rotator Mixer LTMR-T2010
Tube Rotator Mixer offers an adjustable speed range of 20 rpm to 80 rpm. It has a rotary design providing 360° mixing, ensuring homogenous sample processing. This mixer is controlled us...
Tube Rotator Mixer LTMR-T2013
Tube Rotator Mixer provides a speed range of 10 to 80 rpm for effective sample mixing. Designed with a high-quality motor, it ensures gentle mixing while accommodating various tubes from...
Tube Rotator Mixer LTMR-T2012
Tube Rotator Mixer is a roller mixer with display intended for convenient operation, digital controlling of speed and time with 5 to 35 rpm rotation speed provides specific level of agit...
Standards
IEC 61010-2-051:2018-Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for mixing and stirring
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. Tube rotator mixer for end-over-end rotation mixing of samples.
2. Vertical or angled rotation for thorough, gentle mixing of tube contents.
3. Suitable for biological, clinical, pharmaceutical, food and research laboratories.
4. Includes rotation mechanism, tube holders, angle adjustment, controller and manual.
5. Supports thorough mixing of suspensions, reagents and biological samples.
FAQ
Q1: What testing scenarios is this mixer mainly applied to?
A: The tube rotator mixer is used in biological research, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical testing, food analysis, molecular biology and research institutions to provide end-over-end rotation mixing of samples in tubes for thorough, gentle agitation of suspensions, reagents and biological specimens. It supports biological sample and suspension mixing, molecular biology reagent preparation, clinical sample processing, pharmaceutical sample blending, food sample homogenization, antibody and bead incubation, and general laboratory mixing requiring thorough but gentle agitation. The end-over-end rotation provides complete mixing of tube contents, including samples that tend to settle, while maintaining gentle action suitable for sensitive materials. It is essential for biological, clinical, pharmaceutical, food and research laboratories requiring end-over-end tube rotation mixing for suspensions, reagents, biological samples, antibody incubation and general laboratory mixing, where the rotation action provides thorough, complete mixing of tube contents including settled or dense samples, while maintaining gentle agitation suitable for sensitive biological materials, supporting molecular biology, clinical, pharmaceutical and research applications requiring reliable, thorough tube mixing in a compact benchtop format.
Q2: What standards does the mixer comply with?
A: The tube rotator mixer complies with relevant IEC 61010 laboratory electrical safety standards and applicable GB/T standards for laboratory equipment. Biological and clinical applications follow good laboratory practice and applicable biosafety guidelines. The instrument complies with relevant electromagnetic compatibility standards. Users should verify compatibility with specific sample types and regulatory requirements.
Q3: What is the warranty period for the whole machine and key components?
A: The whole tube rotator mixer is covered by a 12-month warranty. The rotation mechanism, motor, controller and housing are covered, while tube holders, adapters and fuses are consumables or accessories. Damage from improper use, overloading or unauthorized repair is excluded. Extended service contracts may be available.
Q4: Is this device difficult to operate? Is professional training required?
A: Operation is simple: place tubes in the holders, set speed and angle, and start. No professional training is required, but users should follow proper sample handling, tube selection and safety procedures. We provide an operation manual and remote guidance. Proper tube size compatibility and speed setting are important for effective mixing.
Q5: What is the typical lead-time for order delivery?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is regular calibration required? What is the recommended calibration cycle?
A: Rotation speed verification periodically. Tube holders and adapters checked for wear. Routine cleaning recommended, particularly for biological samples. Motor and drive system checked per manufacturer schedule. Full system performance check annually.
Q7: Are supporting consumables universal?
A: Tube holders, adapters and fuses are available from laboratory suppliers, though compatibility should be verified. Long-term consumable cost is very low for a tube rotator mixer.
Q8: Can I customize parameters or supporting accessories?
A: Customization includes tube capacity, tube size compatibility, rotation angle, speed range, holder material and control features. Additional tube holders and adapters can be ordered separately. Custom orders extend delivery lead-time.
Q9: Does the purchase include on-site installation and commissioning service?
A: No complex installation is required. The package includes the tube rotator mixer and instruction manual. On-site service is not included for this type of benchtop instrument.
Q10: What types of samples are compatible with this equipment?
A: The tube rotator mixer mixes samples in compatible tubes (centrifuge tubes, test tubes, blood tubes) within the tube size, capacity and speed specification. Different tube sizes may require appropriate holders or adapters. The end-over-end rotation is particularly effective for settled suspensions and dense samples. Users should select appropriate tube size for the holders, ensure tubes are properly capped to prevent leaks during rotation, set appropriate speed and angle for the sample type, balance the tube load evenly, avoid overloading, follow proper biosafety procedures for biological samples, and clean the holders regularly to prevent contamination. For antibody incubation or bead mixing, the gentle rotation provides effective binding without shear damage. The mixer should be placed on a stable, level surface, and the rotation angle can be adjusted from vertical to angled for different mixing intensities. For clinical use, follow proper sample handling and disposal procedures per institutional biosafety guidelines.
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