Refrigerated Orbital Shaking Incubator DS-5055 with Dual Doors

Main Features

• Robust floor-standing unit with SUS304 stainless steel construction for both platform and chamber.

• Powder-coated steel housing ensures long-term protection and a professional finish.

• User interface includes a backlit LCD for parameter monitoring and a large viewing window.

• Single-shaft drive system provides reliable, low-noise, and durable operation.

• Flexible speed control from 30 to 300 rotations per minute.

• Can be equipped with optional heating/cooling modules for temperature control.

• Extensive programmable timer supports runs up to nearly 1000 hours.

• P.I.D. control with integrated alarm system for process supervision.

• Safety mechanisms include door-interlock shutoff and motor overheat protection.

• Features like power-failure recovery and parameter memory enhance operational continuity.

Technical Data

Introduction about laboratory shaker

Designed to automate and optimize mixing tasks, laboratory shakers (benchtop or floor models) are critical for workflows requiring consistent sample agitation. By moving platforms in defined patterns—most commonly a circular orbital path—they ensure that liquids within containers are thoroughly mixed. This process promotes aeration, prevents settling, and guarantees uniform exposure to reagents, which are fundamental requirements for successful cell culture, chemical synthesis, and various analytical procedures.

The core principle involves substituting manual, inconsistent swirling with mechanical, reproducible motion. This standardization is key to experimental integrity. Device categorization is based on motion and added functionalities: Basic orbital shakers serve general purposes; incubator shakers add precise thermal regulation; large-capacity floor shakers handle high-volume or heavy-duty applications. Modern iterations are defined by digital precision, allowing researchers to set and monitor speed (in RPM), time, and sometimes temperature with high accuracy via intuitive interfaces.

The utility of these instruments is demonstrated in key applications. They are essential for growing suspension cell lines, where constant motion keeps cells in suspension and well-oxygenated. They are used in liquid-liquid extraction to increase the interfacial area between immiscible solvents. In staining protocols for Western blots or gels, they ensure even coverage and washing. Noteworthy features often include low-profile designs for safe operation inside sterile hoods, corrosion-resistant construction for harsh environments, and programmable ramp functions for gradually increasing or decreasing agitation speed.