IKA Shakers Loopster basic

IKA Shakers Loopster basic – Compact Rotator for Gentle Sample Mixing

The IKA Shakers Loopster basic is a reliable laboratory rotator designed for gentle mixing of biological samples in tubes and containers. Featuring a continuous 20 rpm fixed speed and adjustable inclination angle up to 90°, it ensures uniform motion ideal for cell culture, immunoprecipitation, and hybridization protocols. Its compact footprint and robust construction make it perfect for routine use in research and clinical labs.

Features

1. Fixed rotational speed of 20 rpm delivers consistent, gentle motion for sensitive samples

2. Continuous operation mode supports long-term experiments without interruption

3. Adjustable tilt angle from 0° to 90° accommodates a variety of tube sizes and mixing requirements

4. Stable base and quiet operation minimize vibrations and ensure reliable results

5. Durable, space-saving design suitable for crowded lab benches

6. Easy to clean and maintain, ideal for sterile environments

Application

1. Gentle mixing of blood, cell suspensions, or reagents in research and diagnostic labs

2. Ideal for immunoassays, hybridization techniques, and nucleic acid purification

3. Suitable for washing cells in immunoprecipitation protocols

4. Ensures homogeneous suspension in test tubes or microcentrifuge tubes

5. Commonly used in pharmaceutical quality control and R&D labs

6. Educational labs requiring stable and quiet orbital mixing equipment

Specification

• Motion type: Rotation

• Permissible ON time: 100%

• Fixed speed: 20 rpm

• Minimum speed: 0 rpm

• Speed display: Not available

• Timer: Not available

• Operation mode: Continuous

• Tilt angle range: 0° to 90°

• Permissible load (incl. accessories): 2 kg

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 300 x 360 x 300 mm

• Weight: 3.644 kg

• Permissible ambient temperature: 4 – 50 °C

• Relative humidity: ≤ 80%

• Protection class (DIN EN 60529): IP 21

• Power supply: 100 – 240 V

• Frequency: 50/60 Hz

• DC voltage: 24 V=

• Current consumption: 1000 mA

Conclusion

The IKA Loopster basic is a practical and durable rotator shaker for laboratories seeking gentle mixing with minimal effort. Its adjustable angle and continuous operation capability make it a dependable tool for various sample processing tasks, enhancing consistency and reproducibility in molecular biology and clinical protocols.