Product Review: Ratek Personal Vortex Mixer VM1
The Instrument Choice team of scientists regularly reviews new and popular products, so you can make more informed decisions when searching for the perfect scientific instrument for your application.
This edition reviews the VM1 Personal Vortex Mixer by Ratek, a highly durable and straightforward single tube vortex mixer that offers unbeatable reliability.
About Ratek Instruments
Ratek Instruments is a leading Australian designer and manufacturer of laboratory equipment used in industrial, scientific and medical research fields.
Introducing the VM1 Personal Vortex Mixer by Ratek
The VM1 has been refined over 30 years and is Ratek’s most popular vortex mixer. The powerful and capable VM1 is designed to withstand a tough life within a lab – so you can be confident it will handle anything you can throw at it for many years.
Ratek’s Personal Vortex Mixer VM1 Features and Benefits
- Push to mix or continuous mixing: The VM1 features two intuitive operation modes - continuous and push to mix.
- Continuous mode: the vortex mixer will run uninterruptedly.
- Push to mix mode: The vortex mixer will run when the tube is in the mixing cup and downward pressure is applied.
- Whisper-quiet operation: The counterbalanced drive system ensures a quiet, smooth operation.
- Suits various tube/bottle sizes: The Ratek Personal Vortex Mixer VM1 suits tubes and bottles from 1.5mL to 50mL.
- Speed adjustable: With a wide speed range from 200-2700 RPM, the VM1 can produce gentle mixing in small samples right through to a full vortex in larger tubes. Varying the angle and pressure applied to the tube will also alter the mixing action.
- Repeatable: Enjoy repeatable results every time, thanks to the VM1’s solid-state speed control circuit.
- Proven Reliability: Many VM1 units more than 20 years old are still used daily in many labs!
Ratek Personal Vortex Mixer VM1 Specifications
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VM1 Specifications |
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Mixing action |
Orbital and vortex |
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Capacity |
Suitable for tubes and vials up to 28mm in diameter |
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Speed range |
200-2700 RPM |
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Speed control type |
Solid-state analogue |
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Motor and drive type |
Long-life super-quiet brushless AC |
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Power input |
240 VAC / 50Hz |
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Overall Dimensions |
W125 x D160 x H135mm |
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Net weight |
2 kg |
Ratek Personal Vortex Mixer VM1 Applications
The Ratek Personal Vortex Mixer VM1 is ideal for;
- Thorough mixing of precipitates in test tubes, small bottles or flasks.
- To suspend cells in cell culture and microbiology laboratories; and
- To mix reagents of an assay or to mix an experimental sample and a dilutant in biochemical or analytical laboratories.
Conclusion
What do our scientists conclude about the Ratek Personal Vortex Mixer VM1?
“When you think of Rakek Instruments, think reliability. The Ratek VM1 is an easy-to-use and dependable work-horse.”
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Need more information about the Ratek Personal Vortex Mixer VM1? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
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