IKA Shakers - VORTEX 3

IKA’s VORTEX 3 shaker is designed for short-time operation with a touch function, activated by pressing a shaker attachment, or for continuous operation.

Key Features

Infinitely adjustable, wide speed range ensures maximum flexibility.

3 interchangeable attachments and 7 inserts can be ordered separately, making the shaker suitable for a wide range of applications. These include Eppendorf tubes, microtiter plates and Erlenmeyer flasks.

All attachments securely click onto appliance in any position.

A special strap (VG 3.36) ensures easy handling of round/Erlenmeyer style flasks.

The unit has a sturdy metal zinc die cast casing.

The VORTEX’s compact design makes it ideal for any setting where space is at a premium.

Short-time operation can be activated by pressing an attachment (touch function).

The unit is extremely stable at high speeds. Specially designed feet use a silicon base with ultra-high vibration dampening.

Eccentric with ball bearings.

The VORTEX 3 is suitable for continuous operation with low self-heating due to self-ventilation of the motor.

Key Specifications

Shaking movement: orbital

Orbital diameter: 4 mm

Infinitely adjustable speed range: 500 – 2,500 rpm

Technical Data

Permissible ON time: 100%

Motor rating input: 58 W

Shaker diameter: 4 mm

Motor rating output: 10 W

Permissible relative humidity: 80%

Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Speed min (adjustable): 500 rpm

Width: 127 mm

Power input: 60 W

Voltage: 200 - 240/115/100 V

Weight: 4.5 kg

Height: 136 mm

Depth: 149 mm

Permissible ambient temperature max.: 40 °C

Permissible ambient temperature min.: 5 °C

Shaking table lock: no

Protection class according to DIN EN 60529: IP 21

Type of movement: orbital

Analog output: no

RS 232 interface: no

Speed display: none

Touch function: yes

Speed max.: 2500 rpm

Speed min.: 0 rpm

Operating mode: continuous operation

Number of microtiter plates: 1

Working with microtiter plates: yes

Timer: no