Choosing the Right Laboratory Shaker for Precision

Choosing the Right Laboratory Shaker for Precision

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  • Date: 09 Jul,2026

Sample preparation is critical for both reliability in analysis and reproducibility in testing results, and thoroughly mixing samples is essential for success in virtually all laboratory assays, including the growth and enumeration of microorganisms, performance of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) and DNA sample preparations and the testing of the quality of pharmaceuticals, among others.

Today’s laboratory shakers are sophisticated instruments that provide controlled, reproducible movements for an increasingly large number of scientific applications. WIGGENS, an internationally recognized manufacturer of laboratory products, provides a broad selection of intelligent shaker systems specifically designed for the various requirements of research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnological enterprises and universities.

The Importance of Efficient Shaking

The shaking of samples in a laboratory does require more than the act of simply moving the samples.

An efficient shaker will provide:

  1. Complete mixing of samples
  2. Improved aeration for microbial cultures
  3. More consistent results for experiments
  4. Decreased sedimentation
  5. More efficient reactions
  6. Stable conditions for incubations

The applicable shaking technology will vary along the sample, the sample vessel, the task at hand, and the degree of mixing that is required.

The Versatility of Orbital Shakers

Orbital shakers are one of the most popular laboratory instruments. The circular mixing motion of an orbital shaker provides smooth and uniform mixing of samples while minimizing shear stress on biological samples.

Typical applications include:

  1. Cell culture
  2. Bacterial growth
  3. Fermentation
  4. Hybridization
  5. Enzymatic reactions
  6. Solubility
  7. Laboratory mixing

WIGGENS Orbital Shaker has customizable speeds (10–300 rpm), highly accurate, fast, programmable time, and multiple orbit sizes. It can provide laboratories with different shaker sizes for different laboratory protocols. The corrosion resistant construction and customizable accessories allow laboratories to use the same shaker for flasks, culture bottles, separatory funnels, microplates, and sample containers of all sizes.

Rocking Shakers – Gentle Motion for Delicate Samples

Some biological samples require less vigorous agitation, but still require mixing to be done continuously. Rocking shakers create a controlled, see saw motion and minimize the formation of foam while still moving the sample well.

These instruments are optimal for:

  1. Western blotting
  2. Gel staining and destaining
  3. DNA extraction
  4. Blood sample mixing
  5. Hybridization
  6. Cell washing

WIGGENS Rocking Shakers boast adjustable tilt angles, BLDC motors for quiet operation, programmable timers, and overload protection to ensure reliable operation for long experiments.

Microplate Shakers – High Throughput Made Easy

As laboratories process greater and greater sample volumes, microplate shakers become essential to workflows in life sciences.

They are applied in:

  1. ELISA
  2. PCR prep
  3. Immunoassays
  4. Cell culture
  5. Drug discovery
  6. Molecular biology
  7. Diagnostics

The WIGGENS Microplate Shaker uses a BLDC

motor (150–1200 rpm) with programmable speeds and versatile design to offer laboratories the ability to perform high throughput screening with 96 and 384 well microplates, and a variety of laboratory tubes.

The Convergence of Design and Science

Modern laboratories need shaker systems that prioritize operational safety, ease of use, and reliable repeatability in addition to speed control.

WIGGENS incorporates the following into all their shakers:

  1. Easy-to-use, digital TFT interfaces
  2. Controlled, precise speed settings
  3. Programmable timers
  4. BLDC motors that never require maintenance
  5. Quiet operation
  6. An even greater number of interchangeable, highly reliable accessories
  7. Shakers built to endure the day-to-day demands of a laboratory

These factors allow researchers to streamline their work without introducing greater variability.

Key Considerations When Selecting a Laboratory Shaker Systems

The following must be considered prior to purchasing a laboratory shaker:

  1. Container/sample size
  2. Shaking motion (orbital vs. rocking vs. waving vs. reciprocating)
  3. Speed requirements
  4. Shaker platform size
  5. Shaker load capacity
  6. Available timers and programming
  7. Shaker compatibility with incubators/cold storage
  1. Shaker system accessory options

The proper choice of shaker system not only optimizes shaker system redundancy, but also positively impacts the longevity of laboratory equipment.

Specialists in Automation and Laboratory Systems

As a fully authorized agent for high-end laboratory and process equipment, Scientific Research Instruments Company Private Limited (SRICO) brings first class technologies to Indian laboratories.

SRICO’s presence in every region of India, combined with highly application oriented, in-country, technical support, allows them to provide optimal solutions for every segment of pharmaceutical and biotechnological research and diagnostics, as well as food testing, chemical analysis, environmental research, and even academic laboratories. SRICO and WIGGENS sustain research that demands reliable precision with a wide range of shakers designed for orbital, rocking, and even high-performance microplate shakers.

To know more:

https://srico-labworld.com/wiggens/ 

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