9 Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Shaker or Rocker
- What type of motion does the instrument make? (Rocking, waving, small orbits, large orbits,
Thermo Scientific Compact Digital Microplate Shaker www.thermoscientific.com reciprocating etc.). - Does the shaker or rocker have a timer and does the timer automatically shut the unit off when it counts down?
- Is the angle adjustable?
- What is the RPM accuracy?
- What is the RPM range and what increments can it be controlled in?
- What is the capacity of the unit (both for total weight and volume)?
- What accessories are available?
- What are the temperature and humidity operating conditions for the unit?
- What programming functions, if any, does the unit have?
How Does Your Lab Shake it Up?
| Vortex Shaker | 24% |
| Orbital Shaker | 18% |
| Incubator Shaker | 17% |
| Rocking Shaker | 17% |
| Vibrating Shaker | 10% |
| Biological Shaker | 6% |
| Reciprocal Shaker | 5% |
| Nutating Shaker | 3% |
| Other | 1% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing a Laboratory Shaker
| Durability/rugged design | 67% |
| Low maintenance/easy to clean | 53% |
| Shaking speed | 46% |
| Simple operation–easy to program and monitor | 41% |
| Compact design | 33% |
| Low noise–quiet | 32% |
| Warranty | 28% |
| Minimal vibration | 26% |
| Heating/cooling capability | 26% |
| Electronic speed controls | 24% |
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