Ratek OM Series Orbital Shaking Incubator

Ratek OM Series Orbital Shaking Incubator

The Ratek OM11 & OM25 Orbital Shaking Laboratory Incubators deliver precision orbital mixing within temperature-controlled environments, featuring two distinct models designed for different laboratory requirements. The compact OM11 bench-top unit provides an ideal solution for routine applications with its counterbalanced drive system that incorporates slow acceleration to minimize spillage risk and safety protection against overloads or jamming. The heavy-duty OM25 model is engineered for extended operation periods, featuring robust construction and fan-assisted heating coupled with custom microprocessor control to ensure accurate temperature maintenance throughout prolonged mixing cycles. Both units feature separate, clearly marked controls and displays for temperature, speed, and timer functions, making operation and monitoring straightforward for laboratory personnel.

Both models incorporate advanced safety features including automatic power cut-off systems that activate during overload or jamming conditions, protecting both samples and equipment from damage. The platforms are equipped with nitrile mats suitable for container retention at lower speeds, with optional racks available for higher-speed applications requiring additional security. Professional-grade functionality is enhanced through large LED digital displays for both temperature and speed monitoring, complemented by three user-preset programs that allow operators to store frequently used speed and time combinations for consistent, repeatable results. This combination of precise temperature control, reliable orbital mixing, and user-friendly operation makes the OM series ideal for applications requiring consistent agitation within controlled thermal environments, from gentle mixing of sensitive biological samples to vigorous shaking of chemical solutions.

Key Features for Ratek OM11 Orbital Shaking Incubator:

• Warranty: Ratek OM11 is backed by comprehensive 3-year parts and 1-year labour return-to-base warranty, manufactured in Melbourne, Australia, ensuring long-term reliability for critical molecular biology applications.
• Compact Benchtop Design: 400 × 400mm square orbital mixing platform with 320mm vertical clearance, maximizing benchtop space efficiency while accommodating up to 5 × 2L flasks or 20 × 250mL flasks with 8kg maximum capacity
• Fully Transparent Cabinet: Large rear-hinged enclosure provides full visibility from all four sides, with lift-up door design enabling easy platform loading and unloading without tools for streamlined workflow
• Precision Digital Control: Microprocessor control with digital speed and temperature indication, large LED display, and 3 user-preset programs for speed and time ensuring consistent, repeatable results
• Wide Temperature Range: Operates from ambient +6°C to 70°C (minimum 6°C above ambient) with fan-assisted spiral wound element heating and ±0.2°C control stability for precise thermal management
• Counterbalanced Drive System: Brushless AC motor with slow acceleration feature reduces spillage risk, coupled with safety system providing motion interrupt cutout and over-temperature cutout protection
• Versatile Platform Options: Includes nitrile mat for low-speed container holding, with optional RR10 Universal rack, tulip clip trays, and adhesive mat trays available for diverse vessel configurations

Key Features for Ratek OM25 Orbital Shaking Incubator:

• Warranty: Ratek OM25 is backed by comprehensive 3-year parts and 1-year labour return-to-base warranty, manufactured in Melbourne, Australia, ensuring long-term reliability for critical molecular biology applications.
• Extra-Large Capacity: Massive 700 × 530mm orbital mixing platform with 409mm vertical clearance accommodates up to 12 × 2L flasks with 15kg maximum capacity, designed for extended high-volume operations.
• Cold Water Heat Exchanger: Built-in recirculation system allows cooled water from external source (Ratek RC4 refrigerated cooler recommended) for temperature control below ambient to be achieved across full range.
• Precision Digital PID Control: Custom microprocessor control with large LED digital temperature, speed, and run time displays ensures accurate monitoring and temperature control within insulated cabinet.
• Extended Temperature Control: Operates from ambient +7°C to 70°C, with capability to work below ambient when connected to external chilled water supply for demanding temperature-sensitive applications.
• Heavy-Duty Drive System: Brushless AC motor with slow acceleration reduces spillage risk, 40-400 RPM speed range through 25mm orbit diameter, coupled with comprehensive safety features including motion interrupt and overload protection.
• Programmable Timer Function: 0-99 minutes or 0-99 hours timing with 3 user-preset programs for speed and time, plus included nitrile mat platform with optional RR25 Universal rack and Tulip clips (50mL-2L) available.

Applications for both Ratek OM11 & OM25 Orbital Shaking Incubators:

• Cell Culture Applications: Maintaining mammalian, bacterial, or insect cell cultures in flasks and vessels with controlled orbital agitation and precise temperature for optimal growth conditions.
• Staining and Destaining Procedures: Performing gel staining, membrane staining, and destaining protocols requiring gentle orbital mixing and temperature control for uniform processing.
• Nucleic Acid Hybridisations: Conducting DNA and RNA hybridisation procedures requiring controlled temperature and gentle agitation for optimal probe-target binding efficiency.
• Solubility Studies: Evaluating compound solubility in various solvents and buffer systems with controlled mixing and temperature for pharmaceutical and chemical research.
• Extraction Procedures: Performing liquid-liquid extractions, solid-phase extractions, and sample preparation protocols requiring orbital mixing and temperature control.
• Plasmid Purification: Growing bacterial cultures for plasmid preparation with controlled shaking speeds and temperature for molecular biology applications.
• Washing Procedures: Conducting membrane washing, bead washing, and general laboratory washing protocols requiring gentle orbital agitation.
• Bacterial Suspensions: Culturing bacterial suspensions in flasks and bottles with controlled mixing speeds and temperature for microbiology applications
• DNA Fingerprinting: Performing restriction digests, ligations, and other molecular biology procedures requiring temperature-controlled incubation with mixing.
• Protein Expression Studies: Growing expression cultures and conducting protein purification steps requiring controlled temperature and agitation for biochemistry research.
• General Laboratory Mixing: Performing routine laboratory mixing, dissolution, homogenization, and sample preparation requiring orbital motion and temperature control.

Additional Options (Priced Separately)

Ratek OM11 Additional Options 

• RR10 Universal Rack - Click Here
  
• TCT10 Tulip Clip Base Tray - Click Here
• TC Tulip Clips (10 sizes) - Click Here
• AT10 Adhesive Mat Tray - Click Here
  

Ratek OM25 Additional Options

•  RR25 Universal Rack - Click Here
•  TCT25 Tulip Clip Base Tray - Click Here
•  TC Tulip Clips (10 sizes) - Click Here
•  AT25 Adhesive Mat Tray - Click Here

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Ratek OM Series Orbital Shaking Incubator Brochures

OM11 Product Brochure                                                                                 OM25 Product Brochure

Ratek OM11 Orbital Shaking Incubator - Brochure PDF       Ratek OM25 Orbital Shaking Incubator - Brochure PDF

Product Overview Brochure

Ratek Shaking Incubators Overview - Brochure PDF