BioRotator-6
The BioRotator-6™
is a compact, rotational mixer used for a wide variety of mixing needs. The mixing
angle is fully adjustable and six mixing speeds are provided. When adjusted with the
rotation axis of the motor in a horizontal
position, a roller tube attachment (792E) permits hybridization and membrane blotting
using as little as 2 ml of probe solution. Using a tray attachment (792T)and adjusting
the axis of the BioRotator-6 a few degrees off vertical gives the gentle rocking and
swirling action required for conventional destaining and blotting applications.
With axis angles in between these extremes (and attachments 792R, 792H or
792MC), one get a rotating or back and forth washing action the length of the
vial, tube or microplate well. The BioRotator operates at low voltages and easily fits in a laboratory
incubator or refrigerator. It can also be used in the field. All
accessories snap on using novel fastener strips. Extra self-stick fastener strips are
available for user-provided, custom attachments.
Example Applications
Rocking: Attach the tray (attachment T) and adjust the angle of the motor drive to a few degrees off vertical to allow for gentle rocking of gels, membranes, and culture plates.
Rotation: Attach the test tube holder (attachment R), or microtiter plate/microcentrifuge tube holder (attachment H, and MC). Rotational or tumbling motion for mixing reactions, washing precipitates, blood samples, embedding, etc.
Blotting: Attach roller tubes (attachment E) and adjust the BioRotator-6 motor drive to the horizontal position to blot membranes.
Features
- Powerful gear motor powered by a remote, low voltage speed control (provided).
- Small footprint.
- Can be operated in an incubator with no plug-in concerns.
- Versatile, a wide range of uses.
- Unique fasteners for quick exchange of attachments (even your own).
Specifications
- DC gear motor powered by an AC to DC adapter which plugs into a standard 115V AC outlet.
- Six foot long, low voltage power lead to motor easily slips through gaskets of an incubator (70 degrees Celsius maximum) or cold cabinet.
- Six speeds: 10, 18, 24, 30, 38, and 52 rpm (Approximately).
- Angle of mixing fully adjustable and rotation direction is reversible.
- Size: 10 cm deep, 17 cm wide, 13 cm high, Weight: 0.7 Kg.
Ordering Information
Cat. No. 792, Complete BioRotator-6 including your choice of one attachment (please specify, see below), $295.
Cat. No. 792EUR, as above but for European 230 VAC, $333.
Cat. No. 792BAT, as above but powered from a 12V DC automobile battery via the cigar lighter socket. Good for field work, $305.
Attachments
Cat. No. 792MC, Microcentrifuge tube holder. Holds up to seven 1.5 or 2.0 ml tubes, $22.
Cat. No. 792E, Roller tube for blotting (please specify size: 8 X 9 cm, 10 X 20 cm, or 12 X 34 cm, $22.
Cat. No. 792T, Round, styrene rocker tray, 26 cm diameter, $22.
Cat. No. 792R, Test-tube or vial holder (please specify tube size: 13, 16, or 30 mm diameter tubes), $22.
Cat. No. 792H, Microtiter plate and microcentrifuge tube holder. Holds 1-2 plates or 20 tubes, $22.
Cat. No. 988DL, Additional adhesive fasteners for custom attachments (1 X 9 inches), $4.50.
