IKA MTS 2/4 digital microtiter shaker

IKA MTS 2/4 Digital Microtiter Shaker – Precise Orbital Shaking for Microplate Applications

The IKA MTS 2/4 digital microtiter shaker is a compact, efficient orbital shaker designed specifically for microplate mixing. With a small orbital diameter of 3 mm and a wide speed range, it delivers gentle yet effective agitation, ideal for sensitive biological and chemical samples. It accommodates either 2 or 4 microtiter plates and features digital time control, making it suitable for continuous or timed operations in laboratory workflows.

Features

1. Orbital motion with 3 mm diameter ensures uniform mixing without splashing

2. Adjustable speed from 0 to 1100 rpm for tailored sample processing

3. Digital timer with LED display allows precise control from 1 to 99 minutes

4. Compatible with 2 or 4 microtiter plates, maximizing efficiency and flexibility

5. Silent operation and robust motor designed for continuous use (100% duty cycle)

6. Compact footprint suitable for any benchtop or fume hood setting

Applications

1. Ideal for ELISA assays, cell culture work, and immunoassays

2. Suitable for gentle resuspension of cells or pellets in microplates

3. Used in biochemical, pharmaceutical, and clinical diagnostics labs

4. Applicable in molecular biology protocols such as DNA/RNA hybridization

5. Effective for high-throughput screening and small-volume mixing

6. Valuable in quality control processes involving multiple plate formats

Specifications

• Motion type: Orbital

• Shaking diameter: 3 mm

• Max permissible load (incl. attachments): 1 kg

• Motor input power: 35 W

• Motor output power: 13.2 W

• Permissible ON time: 100%

• Speed range: 0 – 1100 rpm

• Speed display: Scale

• Timer function: Yes

• Timer display: 7-segment LED

• Time setting range: 1 – 99 minutes

• Operating modes: Timed and continuous

• Microplate compatibility: 2 or 4 microtiter plates

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 185 × 105 × 320 mm

• Weight: 3.216 kg

• Ambient temperature: 5 – 40 °C

• Relative humidity: Max. 80%

• Protection class (DIN EN 60529): IP 21

• Voltage: 220 – 240 V

• Frequency: 50/60 Hz

• Power input: 45 W

Conclusion

The IKA MTS 2/4 digital microtiter shaker provides reliable and consistent orbital shaking for microplate-based workflows. With precise speed and time control, it ensures optimal conditions for biological, chemical, and analytical procedures requiring gentle yet thorough agitation.