Vortex mixers are a necessity for any lab that deals with the combination of liquids, solutions, and suspensions. They are used in laboratories to mix small liquid volumes for cell disruption or homogenization. Named after the vortex created when pressure is applied to a rubber cup by a test tube or vial containing a liquid, these mixers can be set to run continuously at varying speeds. Capable of testing single or multiple samples simultaneously, these laboratory equipment accommodate test tubes, vials, cylinders, or in some cases microplates for maximum convenience. Constructed of rugged, corrosion-resistant materials, the instruments will endure heavy everyday usage.
These days, there are a variety of different vortex mixers available. Here, we will discuss some of these options that are available to scientists and give some of our offerings of vortexes in each category. Check out the full range of vortex mixers
APPLICATIONS OF VORTEX MIXERS
Cell culture – Vortex mixers find application in the mixing and resuspension of cell cultures or protein extraction.
Chemical Synthesis – It is used to mix reagents or samples in chemical reactions.
Sample Preparation – Vortex mixers play a crucial role in various sample processes, including the mixing of samples prior to DNA extraction, preparation of blood samples, and blending for taste testing purposes
Quality Control – It is used in Quality Control processes to ensure that products or samples are uniform and well mixed.
TYPE OF VORTEX MIXERS
MINI VORTEX MIXERS
Mini vortexers are essential equipment for rapid spinning applications and are considered a staple tool in molecular biology laboratories. Despite their compact size, they deliver robust vortex mixing power, proving that small dimensions do not compromise their performance. The iSwix Jr. NXT and iSwix Jr. VT NXT have a tiny benchtop footprint of only 120 x 120 mm, but pumps out a hugely impressive max speed of 4,200 rpm – higher than many full-size vortex mixers available today.
MULTI TUBE VORTEX MIXERS
Multitube mixers are specifically engineered to fulfill the demands of high-throughput vortex mixing applications as well as other analytical methods that require efficient processing of multiple samples simultaneously. The iSwix MV Multi Tube vortex, for example, is a heavy-duty vortex mixer designed to facilitate the hands-free mixing of multiple tubes, flasks, vials, or centrifuge tubes with adjustable speeds ranging from 300-2500 RPM
DIGITAL VORTEX MIXERS
Digital vortex mixers provide precise control over both time and speed settings, ensuring accurate and reliable vortex mixing conditions. The iSwix VT Digital Vortex Mixer is a compact unit with a powerful BLDC motor, delivering the speed upto 4200 RPM with 4mm diameter is a good option within this genre. Additionally, it incorporates a pulse function to cater to more intensive vortex mixing requirements.
Conclusions
The vortex mixer is a crucial piece of machinery used to easily blend tiny amounts of liquids in specific laboratory environments. Neuation’s vortex mixers need a minimal amount of space and energy to work. This blog offers recommendations to select the correct vortex mixer based on your application.
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