Product Overview
The VM1 Personal Vortex Mixer is designed to provide dependable, consistent sample mixing in laboratories where speed and ease of use are essential.
Choose between continuous operation for repetitive mixing or touch activation, where the mixer starts automatically when downward pressure is applied to the mixing cup. The variable speed control allows users to adjust the mixing intensity to suit delicate samples or vigorous vortexing requirements.
A precision counterbalanced drive system ensures smooth, quiet operation while reducing vibration, making the VM1 comfortable to use throughout the working day.
Applications
The VM1 is suitable for a wide range of laboratory environments, including:
- Cell Culture laboratories
- Microbiology laboratories
- Biochemistry laboratories
- Analytical laboratories
- Clinical and research laboratories
Typical applications include:
- Mixing reagents
- Resuspending cell pellets
- Preparing assay samples
- Mixing dilutions
- Blending samples in test tubes, small bottles and flasks
Key Features
- Variable speed control: 200 – 2700 RPM
- Suitable for test tubes up to 28 mm diameter
- Manual mode – activates with downward pressure
- Continusous mode – runs continuously for hand-free operation
- Quiet, Smooth, Couterbalanced drive system
- Durable, proven mechanis for long-term reliability
- Compact, space-saving design
Specfications
Specification Details
Speed Range 200-2700 RPM
Motor AC Shaded Pole
Power 240 VAC, 20 W
Tube Capacity Up to 28 mm diameter
Dimensions 135 x 160 x 125 mm (H x D x W)
Weight 1.6kg
Optional Accessory
VM1-FT Flat Top Attachment
Convert your VM1 into a flat-top mixer for mixing small bottles, tubes and containers.
Warranty
The VM1 is backed by Retek’s 3 – Year Parts Warranty and 12-motn Back-to-Base Labour Warranty.
For added peace of mind, spare parts for all current models are stocked locally in Melbourne, helping minimise downtime should servicing ever be required
