Orbital Shaker – Laboratory Platform Shaker with Interchangeable Trays
50-300 rpm Speed Range · 10/20 mm Amplitude · LED Digital Control · Timer 1min-99h59m · Brushless DC Motor · Interchangeable Tray System · 100-230V Universal Voltage
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An orbital shaker (also known as a laboratory platform shaker or adjustable speed mixer) is a versatile laboratory instrument that provides gentle, continuous circular motion to samples in flasks, plates, beakers, and other containers. Unlike incubator shakers, orbital shakers operate without temperature control, making them simpler, more compact, and highly cost-effective for applications that only require mixing or agitation at ambient conditions.
The orbital shaker produced by Hawach Scientific combines a sleek, functional design with diverse capabilities. Its gentle oscillation is well-suited for a wide range of mixing tasks across biology, microbiology, and medical analysis. Equipped with brushless DC motor technology and microprocessor control, it efficiently mixes and cultures various commonly used flasks, Petri dishes, and beakers by simply changing the trays. Operation is straightforward and convenient, with low energy consumption and safe, stable, silent performance.
Orbital shaking creates a circular (rotary) motion in the horizontal plane, with each point on the platform following a smooth circular path of consistent diameter (the oscillation amplitude). This motion creates a gentle, wave-like agitation that:
Orbital shaking has become the industry standard for laboratory mixing and culture applications because it offers:
| Advantage | Benefit |
| Gentle mixing | Minimal shear stress on cells, proteins, and enzymes |
| Excellent aeration | Optimal gas exchange for microbial and cell cultures |
| Universal compatibility | Works with flasks, plates, beakers, tubes, and custom vessels |
| Consistent results | Identical motion pattern across the entire platform |
| Simple operation | No complex setup or calibration required |
| Energy efficient | Low power consumption compared to heated or refrigerated units |
Hawach orbital shakers feature oscillation amplitudes of 10mm or 20mm, allowing users to select the optimal motion intensity for their specific application.
Orbital shakers are essential for suspension cell culture, microbial culture, and yeast propagation. The gentle orbital motion:
Ideal for enzyme kinetics, protein expression, and biochemical assays:
The interchangeable tray system makes Hawach orbital shakers remarkably versatile:
Beyond life science applications, orbital shakers are used for:
Hawach orbital shakers feature advanced brushless DC motor technology, delivering significant advantages over traditional brushed motors:
The combination of brushless motor technology and precision engineering ensures:
The clean, simple operation panel features:
Hawach orbital shakers feature a versatile interchangeable tray system, allowing users to select the optimal platform for their specific containers. All trays are designed for the 300×240 mm platform footprint.
Single-layer stainless steel tray (300×240 mm)
The standard flat platform tray provides a flat, stable surface for:
Material: Stainless steel for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning
Double-layer stainless steel tray (300×240 mm)
The double-layer configuration doubles the available surface area within the same footprint:
18011020 – 250mL Flask Clamp Tray
18011021 – 100mL Flask Clamp Tray
Stainless steel tray with adjustable flask clamps
The adjustable clamp system accommodates multiple flask sizes on a single tray:
Universal tray with stainless steel spring clamp
The spring clamp system provides maximum versatility:
| Parameter | 18011016 | 18011017 |
| Speed Range | 50-300 rpm | 50-250 rpm |
| Oscillation Amplitude | 10 mm | 20 mm |
| Oscillation Mode | Rotary (Orbital) | Rotary (Orbital) |
| Timing Range | 1 min – 99h59m | 1 min – 99h59m |
| Maximum Load | 3 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Working Environment | 4-45°C | 4-45°C |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 284×264×90 mm | 284×264×90 mm |
| Voltage | AC 100-230V | AC 100-230V |
| Tray Size Compatibility | 300×240 mm | 300×240 mm |
| Application Need | Recommended Model |
| General mixing, cell culture, microplate work | 18011016 (10mm amplitude, higher max speed) |
| Larger vessels, vigorous mixing, extraction | 18011017 (20mm amplitude, higher mixing intensity) |
| Sensitive samples requiring gentle agitation | 18011016 (smaller amplitude reduces shear stress) |
| Heavy workloads, large culture volumes | 18011016 (higher load capacity of 3kg) |
The 10mm or 20mm orbital motion provides:
Hawach orbital shakers are designed with sustainability and operating cost in mind:
The brushless DC motor system offers unmatched reliability:
An orbital shaker provides only orbital (circular) agitation without temperature control – it operates at ambient room temperature. An incubator shaker combines temperature control with orbital shaking, allowing incubation at specific temperatures (e.g., 37°C for bacterial culture).
| Feature | Orbital Shaker | Incubator Shaker |
| Temperature control | No (ambient only) | Yes (±0.1°C precision) |
| Heating/cooling system | None | Integrated heating and optional cooling |
| Size/Footprint | Compact, benchtop | Larger, may be floor-standing |
| Cost | Lower (more affordable) | Higher (additional temperature systems) |
| Applications | Ambient mixing, room temperature cultures | Temperature-controlled cultures, incubation |
| Power consumption | Low | Higher |
Choose an orbital shaker if your applications only require mixing at room temperature. Choose an incubator shaker if you need precise temperature control for cell culture, microbial incubation, or temperature-sensitive reactions.
Yes. Hawach orbital shakers are designed for a working environment temperature of 4-45°C, making them ideal for cold room and warm room applications:
This broad operating temperature range makes Hawach orbital shakers exceptionally versatile for laboratories with non-standard ambient conditions.
Hawach orbital shakers are compatible with a wide range of containers through the interchangeable tray system:
| Container Type | Compatible Tray |
| Petri dishes, microplates, beakers, tubes | Flat platform tray (18011018) |
| Two layers of microplates/small vessels | Double layer tray (18011019) |
| 250mL Erlenmeyer flasks (6 pieces) | Aluminium flask clamp tray (18011020) |
| 100mL Erlenmeyer flasks (12 pieces) | Aluminium flask clamp tray (18011021) |
| Mixed flask sizes | Adjustable flask clamp tray (18011022) |
| Custom/irregular vessels | Universal spring clamp tray (18011023) |
The universal spring clamp tray (18011023) offers maximum flexibility, accommodating virtually any container shape and size. This makes the Hawach orbital shaker an excellent choice for laboratories handling diverse vessel types.
| Cat. No. | Description | Packaging |
| 18011016 | Orbital Shaker – Speed: 50-300 rpm, Amplitude: 10mm, Timing: 1min-99h59m, Max load: 3kg, Voltage: AC100-230V | 1 set/carton |
| 18011017 | Orbital Shaker – Speed: 50-250 rpm, Amplitude: 20mm, Timing: 1min-99h59m, Max load: 2.5kg, Voltage: AC100-230V | 1 set/carton |
| Cat. No. | Description |
| 18011018 | Single-layer stainless steel tray (300×240 mm) – flat platform for general use |
| 18011019 | Double-layer stainless steel tray (300×240 mm) – for high-density microplate work |
| 18011020 | Aluminium alloy tray with 250mL Erlenmeyer flask clamps × 6 pieces |
| 18011021 | Aluminium alloy tray with 100mL Erlenmeyer flask clamps × 12 pieces |
| 18011022 | Stainless steel tray with adjustable flask clamps – mixed sizes |
| 18011023 | Universal tray with stainless steel spring clamp – maximum versatility |
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