Shaking Incubators - Benchtop Refrigerated - Grant

(PCMT)

Variable speed, variable temperature heating and cooling thermoshaker with a choice of blocks for microtubes and microplates.

•Fast heat-up and cooling times
•Temperature setting range +4°C to +100°C
•Temperature control range 15°C below ambient to +100°C
•Shaking speed: 250 to 1400 rpm
•Temperature uniformity ±0.1°C
•Even mixing across the thermoshaker block
•Excellent uniformity across the block
•Clear 16 x 2 character LCD display indicates the set and actual time of operation, mixing speed and temperature
•Digital timer with sound alarm 1 min to 96 hours
•Simultaneous or independent heating and mixing functions
•Choice of 5 interchangable blocks including a block suitable for microplates:
- HC18 20 (20 x 0.5 ml and 12 x 1.5 ml microtubes)
- HC15 (20 x 1.5 ml microtubes)
- HC32 (20 x 0.2 ml and 12 x 1.5 ml microtubes)
- HC24 (24 x 2 ml microtubes)
- HC96 (96-well microplate for PCR, 0.2 ml)
Block is required. Specify when ordering.

Technical Specifications

Rotators - Grant

(Left: PTR-35, Right: PTR-60)

PTR-35

The PTR-35 is a compact and highly efficient variable-speed, variable-angle vertical rotator providing all the functionality in one piece of equipment for thorough mixing of microtubes and reproducible sample preparation.

•360° vertical rotation – creates long wave motion for mixing large particles
•Reciprocation – creates long and medium wave motion for medium and large particles
•Vibration – creates short wave motion for mixing for small particles
•Pause

All actions may be set for continuous or timed operation, and individual phases may be linked together for absolute flexibility.

•360°C vertical rotation, reciprocation and vibration functions all in one compact product
•Choice of two models - PTR-35 or PTR-60 - with different speeds and microtube capacities
•Vertical rotation speed: 10 to 100 rpm
•Reciprocal rotation: 1 to 90° turning angle
•Vibration: programmable in a burst of 1 to 5 seconds
•Fully programmable sequence of functions, including pause
•Supplied with a platform accommodating up to 26 microtubes
•Optional accessory platform for accommodating tubes of different diameters
Suitable for 360° vertical mixing applications including immuno precipitations and other affinity matrix applications, prevention of blood coagulation, latex diagnostics.


PTR-60

The PTR-60 is a compact and highly efficient variable-speed, variable-angle vertical rotator providing all the functionality in one piece of equipment for thorough mixing of microtubes and reproducible sample preparation.

•360° vertical rotation – creates long wave motion for mixing large particles
•Reciprocation – creates long and medium wave motion for medium and large particles
•Vibration – creates short wave motion for mixing for small particles
•Pause

All actions may be set for continuous or timed operation, and individual phases may be linked together for absolute flexibility.
Suitable for 360° vertical mixing applications including immuno precipitations and other affinity matrix applications, prevention of blood coagulation, latex diagnostics.

•360°C vertical rotation, reciprocation and vibration functions all in one compact product
•Choice of two models - PTR-35 or PTR-60 - with different speeds and microtube capacities
•Vertical rotation speed: 10 to 100 rpm
•Reciprocal rotation: 15 to 90° turning angle
•Vibration: programmable in a burst of 1 to 5 seconds
•Fully programmable sequence of functions, including pause
•Supplied with platform accommodating up to 48 microtubes
•Optional accessory platforms for accommodating tubes of different diameters

Technical Information

Ideally sized for personal use, the Grant-bio PS-M3D multi-function rotator provides all that is required for thorough mixing in flasks, dishes, petri dishes and boxes:

• 3D rotation over the speed range 5 to 30rpm
• reciprocal 3D rotation from 1 to 360°
• vibration, from 1 to 6°, settable in a burst of 1 to 5 seconds
• all actions may be set for continuous or timed operation, and individual phases may be linked together for absolute operational flexibility:

3D orbital

 

3D reciprocal

 

3D vibration

 

3D orbital and reciprocal

 

3D orbital and vibration

 

3D orbital and reciprocal and vibration

 

3D reciprocal and vibration

Designed to meet the challenge of workspace restrictions, the Grant-bio PS-M3D rotator is compact, with a low profile and small footprint, fitting neatly into the smallest workspace. It is also extremely quiet.

Small but highly functional, the stepper motor produces regulated and reproducible rotation throughout the speed range and, combined with the sturdy construction, will guarantee years of consistent operation.

The PS-M3D is extremely easy to operate, with very simple set-up of a multi-segment program, using the two line set-up and status display.

• variable speed, fixed angle multi-function 3D rotator
• multi-function: rotation, reciprocation, vibration
• variable speed: 5 to 30 rpm
• fixed angle: 7° tilt
• timed operation for each phase
• 215 x 215mm platform
• smooth, non-slip mat supplied as standard; optional dimpled mat also available
• for loads up to 1kg
• low voltage power supply enables safe cold room operation
• operating ambient temperature range 4°C to 45°C, for use in a cold room or incubator
• low energy consumption

The goal of mixing is to produce a uniform and reproducible mixture from an assortment of components of different size and characteristics. In spite of considerable interchangeability, the correct kind of movement is often critical and can affect the outcome of an experiment or a diagnosis. One of the key criteria is the particle size of each component. This factor is critical, as it determines which type of 'wave' motion is needed to produce adequate mixing for that particular component:

small particles require short wave motion

medium size particles require medium wave motion

large particles require long wave motion

A short wave motion, for example, will have very little effect on large particles.

The PS-M3D provides all that is needed for a mixture of different sized particles:

3D orbital long wave

reciprocal long and medium wave

vibration short wave

An individual program may be configured for any different combination of components, to ensure the optimum mixing conditions.

Accessories

PTP-26 tube adaptor for 26 tubes up to 11mm diameter

PDM dimpled mat, prevents tubes from rolling around

Applications

Suitable for applications in many different fields with specific applications including:

• immunoprecipitations and other affinity matrix applications
• treatment of adherent tissue culture in small volumes e.g. for trypsinisation
• gel staining and destaining
• antibody staining
• washes
• hybridisations
• Southern blots
• western blots
• in situs

Specification

Ideally sized for personal use, the Grant-bio PS-3D platform rotator provides a smooth 3D orbital motion for mixing in tubes, culture flasks, dishes and boxes over the speed range 15 to 30 rpm. The gentle movement is ideal for staining and destaining of gels without destroying the gel edges, or for keeping fragile tissue intact during incubations. The 3D motion provides very effective sample coverage, for efficient mixing with a reduced quantity of solution.

Designed to meet the challenge of workspace restrictions, the PS-3D is compact, with a low profile and small footprint, fitting neatly into the smallest workspace. It is also extremely quiet. Small but highly functional, the reliable motor produces regulated and reproducible rotating throughout the speed range and, combined with the sturdy construction, will guarantee years of consistent operation.

Speed setting is simple, using a graduated dial.

• variable speed, fixed angle 3D rotator
• variable speed: 15 to 30 rpm
• fixed angle: 7° tilt
• 200 x 200mm platform accommodates most commonly used vessels
• smooth, non-slip mat supplied as standard; optional dimpled mat also available
• for loads up to 0.5kg
• low voltage power supply enables safe cold room operation
• operating ambient temperature range 4°C to 45°C, for use in a cold room or incubator
• low energy consumption

Accessories

PTP-26 tube adaptor for 26 tubes up to 11mm diameter

PDM dimpled mat, prevents tubes from rolling around

Applications

Suitable for mixing applications in many different fields, with specific applications including:

• gel staining and destaining
• antibody staining
• washes
• hybridisations
• immunoprecipitations
• Southern blots
• western blots
• in situs

Specification