Ensure rapid and thorough sample homogenization in small-volume formats with professional laboratory microtitre plate shakers. This range features high-speed orbital systems such as the Eppendorf MixMate, the Heidolph Titramax 100, and IKA MTS 2/4 Digital shakers designed specifically for 96-well, 384-well, and PCR plates. As a core category within our stirring, shaking, and mixing and shakers and mixers ecosystems, these tools provide the stable motion necessary for ELISA, cell culture, and molecular biology assays.
Why Choose Professional Laboratory Microtitre Plate Shakers?
Our curated collection of microplate shakers is engineered for stability, speed, and precise orbital motion:
- High-Speed Vortexing: We stock the Eppendorf MixMate, a 3-in-1 mixer for plates, tubes, and vortexing with integrated anti-spill technology to prevent sample cross-contamination.
- Specialized Multi-Plate Capacity: Utilize IKA MTS 2/4 Digital shakers, designed to handle two or four microtiter plates simultaneously with a 3 mm orbital diameter.
- Maintenance-Free Reliability: Select Heidolph Titramax 100 shakers, offering a 1.5 mm vibration orbit and modular platforms for secure, quiet operation during long-term shaking.
- Increased Throughput: Choose the Ohaus Stacking Tray for Multiplate Genie to maximize your workstation space by shaking multiple plates in a vertical stack.
- Integrated Incubation: Utilize Grant Instruments PMS-1000i microplate shakers or LLG uniTHERMIX systems for applications requiring simultaneous temperature control and high-speed mixing.
LabFriend supplies laboratory microtitre plate shakers from world-class leaders in micro-volume mixing technology:
- IKA: Global specialist in laboratory equipment, providing the high-performance MTS 2/4 and MS 3 digital series.
- Eppendorf: Industry leader in life science tools, offering the versatile MixMate and specialized SmartBlocks for microtest plates.
- Heidolph: Renowned for German-engineered durability, featuring the Titramax 100 series for quiet, continuous operation.
- Grant Instruments: Provider of reliable, high-precision PMS-1000i shakers designed for clinical and diagnostic laboratory workflows.
- OHAUS: Manufacturer of high-performance orbital shakers and convenient stacking tray accessories for high-throughput screening.
- Scientific Industries: Creator of the Multiplate Genie, providing robust and flexible solutions for multi-vessel shaking.
- LLG Labware: Offering cost-effective, high-value shaking tools and heating blocks for routine laboratory microplate tasks.
- Corning: Provider of reliable laboratory hardware for cell culture and molecular biology applications.
Consistent microplate mixing is essential for assay reproducibility; to further enhance your laboratory's efficiency and safety, we recommend exploring these related categories:
- Laboratory Thermoshakers: For protocols requiring precise temperature control during shaking, explore the Eppendorf ThermoTop and SmartBlock range.
- Test Sieves: For dry material separation and particle analysis, utilize our professional Retsch and NEXOPART sieving systems.
- Waste Bins: Safely dispose of used microplates and pipette tips in B. Braun Medibox containers.
- Chemical Sorbents: Maintain a clean and spill-free workstation with Brady Spill Kits during reagent preparation.
Unsure if your ELISA assay requires the high-speed vortexing of an Eppendorf MixMate or the multi-plate capacity of an IKA MTS 2/4? Our team provides local technical support to help you find the correct microplate solution with fast shipping and competitive pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the benefit of the Eppendorf MixMate anti-spill technology?
Anti-spill technology prevents liquid from reaching the plate seal or splashing out of the wells, which is critical for preventing cross-contamination and maintaining sample volume.
2. How many plates can the IKA MTS 2/4 Digital shake?
The MTS 2/4 Digital is designed to accommodate either two or four microtiter plates simultaneously, making it ideal for high-throughput laboratory environments.
3. What orbit size is best for microplate shaking?
A smaller orbital diameter, typically between 1.5 mm (like the Heidolph Titramax) and 3 mm (like the IKA MTS), is preferred to ensure vigorous and uniform mixing within small-volume wells.
4. Can I stack plates to save space?
Yes, by using accessories like the Ohaus Stacking Tray for the Multiplate Genie, you can safely shake multiple microplates in a vertical configuration on a single shaker base.
