Thermo Scientific Compact Digital Microplate Shaker

The Thermo Scientific Compact Digital Microplate Shaker is a benchtop orbital shaker designed for mixing microplates and small-volume lab vessels. It’s a versatile, precision-controlled shaker commonly used in molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, and other research or QC labs.

⚙️ Key Features & Capabilities

• Microplate capacity: holds up to 4 standard microplates in its standard configuration.

• Shaking speed: adjustable 150–1200 rpm, offering a wide range for gentle mixing to vigorous shaking.

• Orbit diameter: ≈ 2.5–3.0 mm — optimized for consistent mixing without spillage or excessive foaming.

• Load capacity: supports up to 4 kg total load (for lower speeds, e.g. ≤ 400 rpm), and about 1 kg at maximum speed (1200 rpm).

• Digital control: LED / digital display for easy setup of speed and time, with precise control down to ±1–2%.

• Programmable timer: runs continuously or with a timer up to 99 hours 59 minutes — convenient for long incubations or mixing protocols.

• Compact, lab-friendly design: small footprint designed to fit on benches or inside incubators / cold rooms (non-CO₂), refrigerators or chambers (up to ~60 °C) without taking much space.

• Optional expandability: larger platforms or tube-rack accessories (for 1.5 mL, 15 mL, 50 mL tubes) are often available for more flexible use beyond microplates. Safe and user friendly: features such as overload protection (auto-shutdown if overloaded), secure plate holders, and anti-slip pad/feet for stable operation even at high speeds.

✅ Typical Applications

This microplate shaker is ideal for:

• ELISA, immunoassays, and biochemical assays — mixing reagents, antibodies, or substrates in microplates.

• Cell-based assays — gentle agitation of microplate cultures, cell staining/washing, or reagent addition protocols.

• DNA/RNA work, PCR prep, hybridization — uniform mixing of batches of samples across multiple wells.

• Drug screening & high-throughput screening (HTS) — handling multiple microplates simultaneously to increase throughput.

• Media preparation, reagent mixing, or tube-based protocols (if using optional tube racks).