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Description
IKA Vortex 3Overview Vortex shaker suitable for short time operation (touch function), activated by pressing shaker attachment or switched on for continuous operation. Wide speed range, infinitely adjustable Different applications thanks to 3 interchangeable attachments and 7 inserts (e. g. Eppendorf tubes, microtiter plates, Erlenmeyer flasks 250 ml etc.). Attachments securely click onto appliance in any position Special strap (VG 3. 36, page 51) ensures easy
Overview
Vortex shaker suitable for short-time operation (touch function), activated by pressing shaker attachment or switched on for continuous operation.
- Wide speed range, infinitely adjustable
- Different applications thanks to 3 interchangeable attachments and 7 inserts (e.g. Eppendorf tubes, microtiter plates, Erlenmeyer flasks 250 ml etc.).
- Attachments securely click onto appliance in any position
- Special strap (VG 3.36, page 51) ensures easy handling of round/Erlenmeyer flasks
- Sturdy metal zinc die cast casing
- Compact design
- Short-time operation activated by pressing attachment (touch function)
- Stable at high speeds thanks to special feet (silicon base with ultra high vibration damping)
- Eccentric with ball bearings
- Suitable for continuous operation with low self heating thanks to self ventilation of motor
- Shaking movement: orbital
- Orbital diameter: 4 mm
- Infinitely adjustable speed range: 500 - 2,500 rpm
Purchase of a Vortex 3 includes a VG 3.1 standard attachment (shown in product image). All other attachments sold separately.
Key Attributes
| Type | Vortexers |
| Incubation | No |
| Refrigeration | No |
| Stacking | No |
| Platform Area (ft^2) | n/a |
| Max Load (lb) | 1.1 |
| RPM - Max | 2500 |
| RPM - Min | 500 |
| Orbit Diameter (mm) | 4 |
| Platform Dimensions | n/a |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Weight (lb) | 9.9 |
| Width (in) | 5.0 |
| Depth (in) | 5.9 |
| Height (in) | 5.4 |
Manufacturer Specifications
| Type of movement | orbital |
| Shaker diameter | 4 mm |
| Permissible shaking weight (incl. attachment) | N/A |
| Motor rating input | 58 W |
| Motor rating output | 10 W |
| Permissible ON time | 100% |
| Speed min (adjustable) | 500 rpm |
| Speed max. | 0 - 2500 rpm |
| Speed display | none |
| Timer | no |
| Timer display | N/A |
| Time setting range | N/A |
| Operating mode | continuous |
| Touch function | yes |
| Shaking table lock | no |
| Working with microtiter plates | yes |
| Number of microtiter plates | 1 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5x 5.4 x 5.9" |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs |
| Permissible ambient temperature | 5 - 40 °C |
| Permissible relative humidity | 80% |
| Protection class according to DIN EN 60529 | IP 21 |
| RS 232 interface | no |
| Analog output | no |
| Voltage | 200 - 240 / 115 / 100 V |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Power input | 60 W |
| DC Voltage | N/A |
| Current consumption | N/A |
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Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
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