Orbital Shaker Designed for High Humidity CO2 Incubators

By LabMedica International staff writers
Posted on 17 Aug 2011

A compact orbital shaker is designed specifically for use in high humidity and/or elevated CO2 concentration conditions.

The shaker, called the MIR-S100C, is mounted inside the incubator and an independent controller placed externally. The MIR-S100C offers simple, secure operation suitable for cell culture applications within GMP environments.

Image: MIR-S100C orbital incubator shaker in situ within a SANYO CO2 incubator. The Incubator Shaker is on a stand and the controller is on top of the incubator (Photo courtesy of Sanyo).

Developed and manufactured by Sanyo Biomedical (Etten Leur, The Netherlands), the MIR-S100C incorporates antibacterial copper alloy stainless steel for the shaker section, with a small window that can be used for spraying disinfectant inside. The controller is a separate unit, preventing humidity from affecting the electrical components and enabling operation to be monitored without opening the incubator.

Revolution speed is adjustable from 40 to 200 rpm and the timer can be set for up to 99.9 hours or continuous operation. A soft start function protects against spilling or foaming of samples inside flasks and test tubes by gradually accelerating at a user-selectable speed until the preset number of revolutions is reached.

Security of operation is assured by features such as the non-volatile memory facilitating automatic recovery after a power interruption, speed error alarm, and motor overload protection circuit. A maintenance-required indicator is provided for timely replacement of belt and bearings, and therefore more secure continuous operation. Optional accessories include a platform on which cultures may be placed and a wide variety of clamps and racks for various sizes of flasks and tubes.

Sanyo Biomedical products include an array of laboratory equipment featuring industry-leading technology, controls, construction, and performance. Product lines include ultra-low temperature freezers, cryogenic freezers, pharmaceutic and medical refrigerators, cell culture incubators, plant growth chambers, and portable autoclaves.

The MIR-S100C Sanyo Incubator Shaker can be used with Sanyo Incubators MCO 17 / 18 / 19 and 20 series CO2 Incubators. The shaker could also be used in other manufacturers' incubators if they are large enough and have an access hole.

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