This laboratory rotary mixer is an alternative to an orbital shaker for tube work: it turns sample tubes end over end at 20 to 80rpm, with a digital display for speed and time, a brushless motor and swappable tube modules for 1.5ml to 50ml tubes. The RML-80 is the long axis model, 425 x 100 x 125mm, and suits benches that need gentle, continuous or timed tube mixing where an orbital shaker would swirl a flask instead.
Features and benefits:
- Speed set from 20 to 80rpm - slow rotation mixes tubes without the foaming that hard shaking can cause
- Timer from 1min to 23h59min, or continuous running - leave a batch mixing while you work on something else
- Brushless motor with a 20W power rating - low power draw for long runs
- Swappable modules for 1.5/2ml, 15ml and 50ml tubes - change the fixture to suit the tubes you have; the long axis model has several fixtures to choose from (see options)
- Composite module holds 50ml x 4, 15ml x 10 and 2ml x 8 - mix different tube sizes in one run
- Display shows speed and time, with MENU, up/down arrow and START/STOP buttons - simple to set and start
- Disc model RMO-80 has a mixing angle adjustable from 40° to 80° and takes disc clips in three sizes, which can be freely combined
Applications:
- Mixing sample tubes in laboratory and school science prep
- Keeping suspensions and solutions blended over a set time
- Workshop and R&D benches handling small tube batches
- Food, cosmetics and brewing sample preparation
In the box:
The pack images show a power cord, user manual, disc clips and a hex key. Fixtures and plug are chosen in the options.
Note: Use in ambient conditions of 5 to 40°C and up to 80%RH. Power is AC 100 to 220V, 50/60Hz; pick the UK plug option for UK sockets. Load tubes evenly and close their caps before starting.
Model: RML-80 (long axis) or RMO-80 (disc rotary), choose in options. Speed range: 20 to 80rpm. Timing: 1min to 23h59min, or continuous. Motor: Brushless. Control: Digital display with keys. Mixing angle (RMO-80): 40° to 80°. Tube sizes: 1.5ml, 2ml, 15ml and 50ml. RML-80 composite module: 50ml x 4, 15ml x 10, 2ml x 8. RML-80 module A: 50ml x 12. RML-80 module B: 15ml x 23. RML-80 module C: 1.5/2ml x 28. RML-80 module D: 15ml x 16. RML-80 module E: 50ml x 12. Power: 20W. Supply: AC 100 to 220V, 50/60Hz. Plug: UK plug option available; choose in options. RML-80 dimensions: 425 x 100 x 125mm. RMO-80 dimensions: 230 x 180 x 265mm. Display: Shows rotational speed and time. Buttons: MENU, up/down arrow, START/STOP. Operating mode: Continuous or timed. Ambient temperature: 5 to 40°C. Ambient humidity: Up to 80%RH. Disc clips (RMO-80): Three sizes, freely combined. Package contents shown: Power cord, user manual, disc clips, hex key. Q: What is a laboratory rotary mixer used for? A: It turns tubes end over end at a steady, adjustable speed so the contents blend gently. This one runs from 20 to 80rpm with a timer up to 23h59min.. Q: Is this the same as an orbital shaker? A: No. An orbital shaker moves a platform in a circle, while this mixer rotates tubes end over end. It suits tube work at 20 to 80rpm where you want gentle blending.. Q: What tube sizes does the RML-80 hold? A: The modules take 1.5ml, 2ml, 15ml and 50ml tubes. A composite module holds 50ml x 4, 15ml x 10 and 2ml x 8 together.. Q: What is the difference between the RML-80 and RMO-80? A: The RML-80 is the long axis model at 425 x 100 x 125mm. The RMO-80 is the disc rotary model at 230 x 180 x 265mm, with a mixing angle adjustable from 40° to 80°.. Q: Can I run it for a set time? A: Yes. The timer sets 1min to 23h59min, or you can run it continuously with the START/STOP button..