IKA Orbital Shakers VORTEX 1

IKA Orbital Shaker VORTEX 1 – Compact Touch-Activated Mixer for Fast and Efficient Mixing

The IKA Orbital Shakers VORTEX 1 is a compact and efficient orbital shaker designed for quick and effective mixing of small liquid samples. With its touch-activated function and orbital shaking motion, this lightweight shaker is ideal for fast mixing tasks in test tubes and small vessels. Despite its small footprint, the VORTEX 1 delivers powerful performance, making it perfect for daily lab applications.

Features

1. Compact and lightweight design suitable for space-limited laboratories

2. Orbital shaking motion with 4.5 mm diameter ensures consistent mixing results

3. Touch operation for controlled, momentary mixing when pressure is applied

4. Speed range adjustable from 1000 to 2800 rpm for flexible applications

5. Designed for 100% continuous operation with minimal energy consumption

6. Maintenance-free motor ensures long-lasting and reliable performance

Applications

1. Rapid mixing of reagents or small volumes in test tubes

2. Suitable for dissolving solids or suspending cells in buffer solutions

3. Commonly used in bioscience, molecular biology, and clinical labs

4. Ideal for quick mixing in educational or teaching laboratories

5. Perfect for vortexing in PCR prep or DNA extraction processes

6. Applicable in quality control labs for consistent sample homogenization

Specifications

• Motion type: Orbital

• Shaking diameter: 4.5 mm

• Max permissible load (including attachments): 0.1 kg

• Motor input power: 1.2 W

• Motor output power: 0.8 W

• Permissible ON time: 100%

• Speed range: 1000 – 2800 rpm

• Speed display: None

• Timer: None

• Touch function: Yes

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 95 × 70 × 110 mm

• Weight: 0.828 kg

• Permissible ambient temperature: 5 – 40 °C

• Permissible relative humidity: 80%

• Protection class (DIN EN 60529): IP 40

• Power supply: 100 – 240 V

• Frequency: 50/60 Hz

• Power input: 30 W

Conclusion

The IKA VORTEX 1 is an ideal solution for laboratories needing fast and efficient sample mixing in a compact format. Its touch activation and dependable performance make it a practical choice for a variety of routine laboratory procedures.