Shaking incubators, also know as environmental shakers, are often used for cell culturing, cell aeration, and solubility studies. In addition to stable temperature conditions, they use an orbital agitation at variable speeds to affect the growth of cell cultures. This is why the J111-3 and J111-4 Shaking Incubators have adjustable stroke lengths to accommodate various cells and applications. This gives flexibility in adjusting the speed and orbit to meet each application. All models come equipped with a universal shaking platform, independent alarms, and microprocessor controls for temperature and speed adjustment.
Temperature, shaking speed and run time are displayed on the large LED control panel located on the front of the unit. All major functions — temperature, RPM and time — have alarms that alert the user to deviations from set parameters. Overtemperature protection is provided via a safety thermostat. Digital keypad operation offers the ability to calibrate the temperature controller to a reference thermometer. The integral microprocessor includes a constant monitoring system that verifies and maintains accuracy through the duration of the program. Sophisticated over-temperature and over-speed controls ensure long life, safety and sample integrity. Includes a 24 month limited warranty.
Benchtop Models
The Mini Shaker (J111-1/E) is the most compact shaking incubator in its class. Despite the remarkably small footprint, a large 11.5 x 9.5 inch work space accepts several platforms for use with a variety of flasks including 250mL and 500mL, tubes, and other common vessels. The standard platform (included) features a non-slip, rubber coated surface, ideal for tissue culture flasks, petri dishes and staining trays. J111-2/E has a transparent hood that lifts up via a hydraulic system so it will function in tight places. All of our shaking incubators feature stainless steel interiors which provide excellent durability and an easy-to-clean surface. Each unit has an easy-to-read LED display. The rotation platform is included with each unit and is self-centering for easy installation.
Floor Models
The 5cu.ft Shakers (J111-3, J111-4, and J111-5) provide a controlled environment for continuous growth of biological organisms. Market applications include: microbiology, tissue culture, cell culture and bacteriology. The SSI5R features our unique counter balance weighting system that is adjustable to accommodate off-center loads, varying capacities and stroke lengths, which in turn allows for smoother operation. The user adjustable rotational stroke accomodates different types of cells and provides maximum oxygen transfer. The unit has a small footprint and includes shelf space for static incubation during shaking. It refrigerates via a 1/6-horsepower motorized compressor (produced without CFCs/HCFCs). The ability to achieve below ambient conditions allows applications such as insect cell research and more.
Stackable Models
These Stackable models (J111-6 and J111-7) deliver all the features of the Benchtop and Floor Model Shaking Incubators, with even greater load capacity. The unit performs from 30-400 RPMs with a smooth, quiet oscillation. The door of these are designed with hydraulic pistons making it easy to lift during loading and unloading. These state of the art orbital shaking incubators feature a universal lift-out shaker platform, which accommodates a wide range of flask clamps, test tubes racks and micro titer plate clamps. To better support the load over years of use, we utilize four load-bearing positions for optimal weight distribution. For maximum load flexibility, the unique counter-balanced weighting system is adjustable to accommodate off-center loads and varying capacities.