The Stuart SSM4 rocking platform shaker has a speed range of 5 to 70 rpm; a platform with a rubber nonslip mat that holds culture plates, media bottles, and Erlenmeyer flasks with a total weight of 3kg; digital control and LED readout of speed and time; timed operation up to 999 minutes; and a platform tilt angle of 7 degrees for gentle two-dimensional agitation. It has an allowable ambient temperature range of 4 to 40 degrees C at 80% humidity. When the set time has elapsed, an alarm sounds and the platform stops moving, or the unit can be set for continuous operation. This shaker is used in a variety of laboratory procedures, including cell culture, hematology, and chemical mixing.

Specifications

H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.

Laboratory shakers agitate liquids for biological and chemical procedures by repetitively moving the vessels holding the liquids. The types of vessels include glass or plastic bottles, flasks, tubes, and microplates. Shakers are categorized by the type of movement used, which can be orbital (circular), reciprocating, vibrating, rocking, waving (gyrating), rotating (rotisserie), or wrist-action. Typically a shaker will have analog or digital controls for setting the speed and sometimes also the degree of movement. Some shakers have the ability to incubate or refrigerate samples during shaking. Shakers are used in a variety of laboratory procedures, including hemolysis, preparation of emulsions and suspensions, staining, and cell cultivation.

Bibby Scientific manufactures laboratory equipment such as shakers, centrifuges, incubators, and water baths under the Stuart, Jenway, and Techne brand names. The company is headquartered in Stone, Staffordshire, UK.

What's in the Box?

• SSM4 rocking platform shaker
• Nonslip rubber mat
• Power cord
• Instructions