{"id":4688,"date":"2014-12-29T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2014-12-29T16:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/?p=4688"},"modified":"2019-09-24T11:18:53","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T17:18:53","slug":"blending-samples-with-laboratory-shakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/blending-samples-with-laboratory-shakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Blending Samples with Laboratory Shakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Laboratory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Category\/Shakers\/5363?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow noopener noreferrer\">shakers<\/a> blend samples that have been placed inside tubes and flasks. Precision shaking motion is essential for many lab applications, but not all shakers perform the same task. The most commonly used orbital shaker provides a smooth continuous motion for uniform mixing. For a side-to-side motion with simple agitation, choose a reciprocating shaker or dual-action shaker. Delicate samples require a rotating motion. If you want to duplicate the effect of hand mixing, select the wrist-action shaker. The rocking tool creates a gentle uniform mixing with its see-saw motion. We have a wide variety of shakers to provide you with the exact shaking motion your application requires.<\/p>\n<p>Getting a precise shaking motion helps you maximize productivity. Essentially, shakers feature five types of motions, including:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4690\" style=\"width: 204px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Product\/Cole_Parmer_Economical_Orbital_Shaker_16_x_16_Platform_120_VAC\/EW-51820-40?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4690\" class=\"wp-image-4690 size-oxygen-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/cole-parmereconomical-orbital-shaker.gif?w=194\" alt=\"Cole-Parmer\u00ae Economical Orbital Shaker\" width=\"194\" height=\"140\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cole-Parmer\u00ae Economical Orbital Shaker<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Rotating for delicate samples<\/li>\n<li>Rocking for gentle mixing with a see-saw motion<\/li>\n<li>Dual-action for a side-to-side motion with simple agitation<\/li>\n<li>Orbital, the most common, offers a smooth continuous motion<\/li>\n<li>Wrist action simulates the effect of hand mixing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To get the performance you need, determine the weight you on the shaker, the accuracy, speed, and temperature range needed, and any other variables that may influence your lab operation. If you have limited space, this should be a consideration. Of course, your budget may indicate whether a more sophisticated model is an option. Digital incubating\/refrigerating shakers or heated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/c\/incubating-shakers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">incubating shakers <\/a>have features that ensure excellent temperature uniformity but also require a larger investment.<\/p>\n<p><em>Need help selecting the shaker that\u2019s right for you? Call our product support specialist at 1-800-323-4340.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laboratory shakers blend samples that have been placed inside tubes and flasks. Precision shaking motion is essential for many lab applications, but not all shakers perform the same task. 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