Description

The MX-S Variable Speed Vortex Mixer is a compact laboratory vortex mixer engineered for fast, reliable, and reproducible sample preparation in research, clinical, and analytical laboratories. Featuring an adjustable speed range of 0–3000 rpm, the mixer delivers precise orbital mixing for PCR tubes, microcentrifuge tubes, test tubes, and other small laboratory vessels used in everyday laboratory workflows.

Designed with both touch operation and continuous operation modes, the MX-S allows users to switch easily between quick sample resuspension and extended mixing applications. Its electronic speed control system automatically maintains stable mixing performance under varying sample loads, helping improve consistency and reproducibility for molecular biology, microbiology, clinical diagnostics, biochemistry, pharmaceutical research, and biotechnology applications.

Built for long-term laboratory use, the mixer features a rugged die-cast aluminum housing, a heavy-duty steel base, and specially designed vacuum suction feet that minimize vibration and provide excellent stability during high-speed operation. Optional tube adapters further expand compatibility with different tube sizes and laboratory vessels, making this benchtop vortex mixer an efficient solution for routine sample mixing, reagent preparation, cell suspension resuspension, protein research, PCR workflow preparation, and general laboratory sample processing.

Specification

Specifications	MX-S (Adjustable speed)
Voltage	110~120 V / 220~230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power	60 W
Mixing motion	Orbital Mixing
Orbital diameter	4mm
Motor type	Shaded pole motor
Motor rating input	58 W
Motor rating output	10 W
Speed range	100-3000 rpm
Speed display	Scale
Run type	Touch operation / Continuous
Dimension[WHD]	127 × 130 × 160 mm
Weight	2.0 kg
Permissible ambient temperature	5~40 °C
Permissible relative humidity	80%RH
Protection class	IP21

Features

Variable Speed Control

Adjustable from 0–3000 rpm to support everything from gentle sample resuspension to rapid vortex mixing.
Touch or Continuous Operation

Choose instant touch activation for quick mixing or continuous operation for repetitive laboratory workflows.
Stable Mixing Performance

Electronic speed regulation helps maintain consistent vortex speed even under changing sample loads.
Excellent Stability

Heavy-duty steel base and specially designed vacuum suction feet reduce vibration and prevent movement during operation.
Durable Aluminum Construction

Robust die-cast aluminum housing provides long service life in demanding laboratory environments.
Wide Vessel Compatibility

Compatible with test tubes, microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes, centrifuge tubes, and other laboratory vessels when used with optional adapters.
Compact Benchtop Design

Space-saving footprint fits easily on crowded laboratory benches.
Routine Laboratory Applications

Ideal for molecular biology, microbiology, clinical diagnostics, analytical chemistry, and life science laboratories.

Applications

The MX-S Variable Speed Vortex Mixer is designed for fast, consistent sample mixing across molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, microbiology, pharmaceutical, and analytical laboratories. Its adjustable speed control and optional tube adapters make it suitable for both routine laboratory procedures and research applications requiring reliable sample preparation.

DNA & RNA Sample Preparation – Quickly resuspend nucleic acid samples before PCR, qPCR, sequencing, and downstream molecular biology workflows.
PCR & qPCR Workflow Preparation – Mix PCR master mixes, primers, enzymes, and reaction tubes to improve consistency before thermal cycling.
Protein & Immunology Research – Homogenize protein samples, antibodies, buffers, and ELISA reagents for reproducible analytical results.
Cell Biology Applications – Resuspend cultured cells, bacterial pellets, yeast cultures, and other biological samples without excessive shear.
Clinical & Diagnostic Laboratories – Prepare blood, serum, plasma, urine, and other clinical specimens for routine laboratory testing.
Microbiology Laboratories – Mix microbial cultures, culture media, staining solutions, and microbiological reagents during routine experiments.
Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Laboratories – Blend chemical solutions, laboratory reagents, and analytical standards for quality control and research applications.
Educational & Research Institutions – Suitable for universities, biotechnology laboratories, research institutes, and teaching laboratories performing daily sample mixing tasks.

Compatible Accessories

Accessories	Universal top plate	Tube adapter
VT2.3 + VT1.3.1	18901365	18900020
VT2.3 + VT1.3.2		18900021
VT2.3 + VT1.3.3		18900022
VT2.3 + VT1.3.4		18900023
VT2.3 + VT1.3.5		18900024
VT2.3 + VT1.3.6		18900043
VT2.3 + VT1.3.7		18900158
VT2.3 + VT1.3.8		18900395
VT2.3 + VT1.3.9		18204185
VT2.3 + VT1.3.10		18900855
VT2.3 + VT1.3.11		18900862
VT2.3 + VT1.3.12		18900875
VT2.6 + VT2.6.1	18901368	18901378
VT2.6 + VT2.6.2		18901377
VT2.6 + VT2.6.3		18901376
VT2.6 + VT2.6.4		18901375
VT2.6 + VT2.6.5		18901374

Documents

MX-S Vortex Mixer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a variable speed vortex mixer used for?

A variable speed vortex mixer is used to rapidly mix laboratory samples by creating a circular vortex motion. It is commonly used for DNA and RNA preparation, PCR workflows, protein research, microbiology, clinical diagnostics, reagent mixing, and routine sample preparation. Adjustable speed allows both gentle resuspension and vigorous mixing depending on the application.

Can this vortex mixer be used for PCR tubes and microcentrifuge tubes?

Yes. The MX-S Variable Speed Vortex Mixer is suitable for mixing PCR tubes, microcentrifuge tubes, test tubes, centrifuge tubes, and other small laboratory vessels. Optional tube adapters are available for different tube sizes and higher-throughput workflows.

What is the difference between touch mode and continuous mode?

Touch mode starts mixing automatically when pressure is applied to the mixing head, making it ideal for quick sample preparation. Continuous mode keeps the mixer running without manual pressure, providing convenient operation for repetitive laboratory procedures or extended mixing tasks.

Does the mixer maintain a stable speed during operation?

Yes. The electronic speed control system automatically maintains a consistent mixing speed even when sample weight or loading conditions change, helping improve reproducibility across laboratory experiments.

What types of samples can be mixed with this laboratory vortex mixer?

The mixer is suitable for nucleic acids, proteins, enzymes, antibodies, buffers, bacterial cultures, cell suspensions, blood samples, serum, plasma, chemical reagents, laboratory standards, and many other liquid or suspension samples commonly used in life science and analytical laboratories.

What is the maximum vessel size supported?

The standard mixing head accommodates a single test tube or similar laboratory vessel with a maximum diameter of approximately 30 mm. Optional adapters are available to support multiple tube formats and specialized laboratory containers.

Can optional tube adapters be installed?

Yes. The MX-S supports a wide range of optional tube adapters and universal platforms, allowing users to mix multiple PCR tubes, microcentrifuge tubes, blood collection tubes, centrifuge tubes, and other laboratory vessels while improving workflow efficiency.

Which laboratories commonly use a vortex mixer?

Variable speed vortex mixers are widely used in molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical research, analytical chemistry, environmental testing, food laboratories, universities, hospitals, and quality control laboratories where fast and reliable sample mixing is required.

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