The VM-200 is a compact mini vortex mixer and single-tube orbital shaker that shakes containers up to 50ml at a fixed 2000rpm on a 4.5mm circular orbit. It measures only 100 x 100 x 66mm, so it sits on a crowded bench or moves around in the palm of your hand. A press-triggered start means you simply touch a tube lightly against the silicone top cap and the sample mixes at once.
Features and benefits:
- Fixed 2000rpm on a 4.5mm circular orbit - quick, repeatable mixing of small liquid samples with no speed dial to set
- Takes containers up to 50ml - suits centrifuge tubes and test tubes
- Touch-start silicone cap - press a tube against the wear-resistant, springy top and it runs, so one hand is enough
- Brushless motor with a start protection structure - built to protect the machine on repeated starts and extend its working life
- 6W draw on a universal AC100 to 240V input with a DC12V 0.5A power adapter - low consumption and usable on different mains supplies
- Small 100 x 100 x 66mm body with a neat side DC socket - easy to carry between benches and tidy to wire up
- Low-noise running described by the maker - suited to shared labs and classrooms
Applications:
- Mixing centrifuge tube and test tube samples in laboratories, workshops and schools
- Blending small batches of nail polish, eyelash adhesive, paints, glues and colourants
- Mixing ink and pigment in cosmetics and tattoo supply work
- Small-scale consumable blending where a full-size shaker is not needed
In the box:
1 x vortex mixer, 1 x power cable and 1 x user manual. The plug type is chosen in the options.
Note: Use containers up to 50ml only, and hold the lid on tightly before pressing the tube to the cap. Keep the mixer dry and run it only from the supplied DC12V power adapter.
Model: VM-200. Type: Mini vortex mixer (single-tube orbital shaker). Speed: 2000rpm, constant. Orbit: 4.5mm (circular). Maximum container size: 50ml. Control method: Constant speed. Start method: Touch trigger on the silicone top cap. Motor: Brushless. Power: 6W. Input voltage: AC100 to 240V. Power adapter: DC12V 0.5A. Plug: Choose from the options; a UK plug is available. Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 66mm. Top cap: Wear-resistant silicone buffer cap. Power socket: DC jack at the base. Protection: Built-in start protection structure. Noise: Low-noise operation (maker description). Supplied: Vortex mixer, power cable, user manual. Packaging: Cardboard box labelled Mini Vortex Mixer. Q: What is a mini vortex mixer used for? A: It mixes liquids in small tubes by shaking them on a circular orbit. The VM-200 does this at 2000rpm for containers up to 50ml.. Q: How do you start the VM-200 vortex mixer? A: Press the tube lightly against the silicone top cap and the mixer starts. Lift the tube away and it stops.. Q: Can a vortex mixer mix nail polish and ink? A: Yes, the VM-200 is described for mixing nail polish, eyelash adhesive, paints, glues, tattoo ink and pigments as well as lab tube samples.. Q: What is the difference between a vortex mixer and an orbital shaker? A: A full-size orbital shaker moves a platform holding several flasks or tubes, while a vortex mixer spins one tube at high speed for quick mixing. The VM-200 is the single-tube kind, with a 4.5mm circular orbit.. Q: Does the VM-200 have a speed control? A: No, it runs at a constant 2000rpm. That keeps use simple and results repeatable..