2D rockers

 
Benchmark™ QuadRocker™

• Accepts up to four tiers
• User-adjustable platform configuration
• Adjustable rocking speed and tilt angle
• Cold room and incubator safe
• Includes four large platforms

Benchmark’s QuadRocker™ features a unique, tiered attachment system that accepts up to four platforms. Unlike traditional single-platform rockers, the QuadRocker™ includes a base level as well as three additional stacking platforms, providing a total work surface of over 750 sq. in.

For most gel blotting, washing, and staining applications, the rocker can be installed with all four rocking platforms. For applications requiring larger vessels, the quantity and height of the platforms can easily be customized to provide a maximum clearance of up to 8¼ in (21 cm). The QuadRocker’s versatility is further enhanced by digital speed and timer control, as well as user-adjustable tilt angle.

The compact footprint and unmatched capacity of the QuadRocker™ make it an efficient way to rock!

Specifications

BlotBoy™ Low Speed 3D Rockers 

• Optimized speed and tilt for gel blotting, washing & staining
• Tri-directional motion for thorough, gentle mixing
• Optional stacking platforms are available
• Cold room and incubator safe

Specifications
 

Speed Range		Fixed; 12 rpm (230V: 20 rpm)
Tilt Angle		Fixed; +/- 8°
Platform Size	R3D-710	10.5 x 7.5 in.
	R3D-1212	12 x 12 in.
Load Capacity		4 lbs (1.8kg)
Operating Temp. Range		+4°C to +50°C
Dimensions (in/cm)	R3D-710	10.5 x 7.5 x 8 in. / 27 x 19 x 20 cm
	R3D-1212	12 x 12 x 8 in. / 30 x 30 x 20 cm
Weight		4.4 lbs (2kg)
Electrical		115 or 230V 50-60Hz; 50W
Warranty		2 years

 

• Optimized for blot washing and gel staining
• Gentle mixing, 12 rpm/ ±8° tilt
• Dual platform accessory doubles work surface
• Cold room and incubator safe

The BenchBlotter is an economical "workhorse" rocker, designed for common molecular lab applications such as blotting, staining/destaining, etc. There are no complicated controls, no settings or adjustments to be made, just press and power switch and start rocking.

Specifications 

• Adjustable tilt and speed for exact level of agitation
• Safe for incubator and cold room use
• Durable construction
• Double platform option expands usable space
• 1 year warranty

MIDSCI's ProBlot 35 Deluxe Rocker is made for those laboratories requiring a larger platform area and precise control over rocking parameters.

Both speed and degree of tilt are adjustable across a broad range to provide the exact level of agitation required for all types of samples. The rocker is equipped with a 2 hour timer that can also be set for continuous operation.

The heavy duty motor and sturdy rocking platform can support loads of up to 10 pounds. Closed loop, solid state speed control ensures that the rocker operates at constant speed regardless of voltage or load fluctuations. Permanently lubricated ball bearings provide years of maintenance-free operation.

The ProBlot 35 Deluxe Rocker is available with a single platform, or for added workspace, two stacked platforms. Each platform is covered with a nonslip rubber mat to keep sample containers in place. The rocker can be used in environments from 4° to 65°C, making it safe for cold room or incubator use.

Efficient 3D Lab Shakers
The three-dimensional shaking motion of the GyroTwister GX-1000 is extremely efficient, yet gentle, making this shaker ideal for general mixing as well as staining gels, hybridization and other applications. Shaking speed is continuously adjustable across a broad range. A nonslip rubber mat and elastic tie-downs hold samples in place during operation. A dimpled mat is included for holding tubes in place. Larger platforms and a stacked standard platform configuration are available to increase shaker capacity.
GyroTwister 3D Shaker Product Features Include:

• Gyratory action provides gentle yet thorough mixing
• Hybridization, staining gels, immuno-staining and general mixing
• Safe for use in temperature-controlled environments
• Double platform and larger platforms available

Permanently lubricated ball bearings on moving parts provide quiet, maintenance-free operation. The sturdy base lends stability to the unit. The GyroTwister 3D shaker is safe for use in temperature-controlled environments, up to 65°C. Standard 30 x 30 cm platform and tube mat are supplied with the shaker,

• Staining, hybridization, washing, etc.
• Compact size, low profile
• Extremely quiet
• Double platform option expands usable space
• 1 year warranty

The Labnet Economy Rockers, ProBlot 25 and 25XL, are basic rocking platforms that have been designed for a long life and trouble-free service.

Rocker speed is adjustable to provide the gentle motion required for staining fragile gels as well as the more vigorous action necessary for washing blots. The rocking movement is fixed at ±7°.

The platform surfaces are covered with nonslip rubber pads to prevent objects from moving during operation. Elastic tie downs are available to secure in place bags, boxes, tubes and other containers. The platform assemblies pivot on permanently lubricated ball bearings for quiet, maintenance-free operation. The ProBlot 25 platform measures 28.9 x 20.3 cm, while the ProBlot 25XL platform is slightly larger at 30 x 30 cm. For increasing the work area without sacrificing valuable bench space, a second platform can be stacked on the first.

The ProBlot 25 and 25XL Rockers can be used safely in temperature controlled environments up to 85°C. Their low profile and compact size make them perfect for use in small incubators.

• Ideal for mixing samples in blood and centrifuge tubes
• Fixed speed and pitch
• Safe for cold room use
• CSA compliant
• 1 year warranty

The GyroMini is a smaller version of our popular GyroTwister. Its small size makes it ideal for mixing samples in blood and centrifuge tubes.

Like the GyroTwister, the GyroMini combines the motions of an orbital shaker and a rocker to produce a three dimensional action. The result is a thorough yet gentle mixing without foaming. Both the speed and tilt angle of this small shaker are fixed to provide the optimal level of agitation for mixing samples in small containers.

The GyroMini is supplied with a dimpled mat for holdidng tubes firmly in place. For temperature sensitive samples, the GyroMini can be used in a cold room.

Specifications

The Hi/Lo Profile Rocker is designed for versatility on benchtops, in high humidity or dry incubators, in high temperature ovens (up to 65°C) and refrigerated units (up to 0°C).

Ideal for the following applications:

Staining and Destaining gels, Northern and Southern Hybridizations, Western Blotting and Rinsing Membranes, Cell Culture Incubation and Phage Elutions or Amplification of cDNA libraries.

The Hi/Lo Profile Rocker fits easily into laboratory incubators, ovens and/or refrigerated units without rearranging shelves or disturbing other materials. The platform tilt is continuously adjustable from 2 to 11 degrees. The variable speed control allows running this system from 0 t0 22 rpm. A maximum of 3 rocker platforms can be added to increase capacity when using the same amount of bench space.

Input Voltage: 115V
Platform size: 12x12 in. (30x30 cm)
Max RPM: 22
Max Load: 20lbs.

1 year warranty

Available platforms doubles, triples and even quadruples capacity.

• CO2 incubator compatible
• Digitally controlled speed, up to 80 cycles/min
• Adjustable tilt from 1 to 18 degrees
• Multiple sizes and with 2, 3 and 4 platforms 
• 4 year warranty -   designed to last, rugged construction
• Made in the USA

• Infinity Rocker Pro (IR101) - 11x14 inch platform
• Infinity Rocker Mini (IR102) - 8x9 inch platform
• Infinity Rocker XL (IR103) - 20x16 inch platform 
  

• 11 x 14, 8 x 9, and 20 x 16 inch (28 x 36, 20 x 23, and 51 x 41 cm) platforms.

• Removable TIER 2 stacking trays double the support surface area. The trays just snap onto the platform and their spring loaded legs hold them securely in place.

Double, Triple and Quadruple Deckers:

• Stack 2, 3 & 4 versions provide 2 - 4 times as much capacity. The 2, 3 & 4 platforms each tilt about their own axis

• Offer a microcontroller to accurately control the speed to within 1 RPM. With the digital speed control, you can set the speed in increments of 1 RPM, from 1 to 80 RPM.

Clearance between levels on rockers:

IR211-12 inches of clearance in between the platforms; ideal for using 2 Stabilizers
IR301- 6.5 inches of clearance in between the platforms
IR401- 4 inches of clearance in between the platforms

Frequently Asked Questions:

Specifications:

Will these rockers work with different voltages (in different countries)?

Yes. The rocker uses 24V DC supplied by a small external power supply that plugs into a wall outlet. Next Advance will supply the appropriate power supply for the local power and wall outlet configuration.

What is the maximum load?

The rocker can handle 11 lbs. (5 kg).

What is the range for the tilt angle?

The amount that the rocker platform tilts back and forth can be adjusted from as little as +/- 1 degree to as much as +/- 18 degrees.

What is the difference between Infinity Rockers and Next Rockers?

Infinity Rockers and Next Rockers are both rugged, quiet, rockers with lots of power. Infinity Rockers have digital speed control and a digital display of the rocking rate in cycles per minute (cpm). Because Infinity Rocker motors are brushless, i.e. do not have brushes that can wear out, they will last for many years.

What is the rocking rate?

For Infinity Rockers, the rocking rate can be as slow as barely moving to a maximum speed of 80 cycles per minute (160 rocking motions per minute). Next Rockers are available in a regular speed range (4 to 80 cycles per minute) or super slow (1 to 20 cycles per minute).

What are the Super Slow versions?

The Next Rockers come in standard and super slow versions. For those applications that require slow, smooth rocking, we recommend the super slow (up to about 20 cycles per minute) versions. They provide finer speed control at the lower speeds. The motor in these versions is geared down for slower operation and greater power, just as gears on a bicycle allow for more power at lower speeds.

Can I use these rockers in incubators or cold rooms?

Our rockers can operate in incubators (up to 60°C) or cold rooms (down to 4°C) if the temperature is kept constant and the humidity is not excessive. Temperature swings which cause condensation will damage the electronics and void the warranty. In fact, the electronic circuitry includes additional heat sinks to ensure reliable operation at elevated temperatures.

Operation:

How do I adjust the tilt angle?

To adjust the angle, use a flat blade screwdriver to loosen the labeled screw on the rear of the instrument, slide the linkage to the desired position, then tighten the screw.

How do I adjust the rocking rate?

You can turn the knob on the front of the instrument to adjust the rocking speed.

Can I clean the rubber mat?

Yes. You can remove the rubber mat from the platform and clean it with soap and water. Let it dry before placing it back on the platform.

• Simple plug & play operations
• Ridge pad design for easy stable tube placement
• Small size uses minimal bench space
• Accommodates tubes from 1.5 mL to 50 mL

The GTR-FS fixed-speed tube rocker is the best choice for basic laboratory tube mixing applications. With its see-saw motion, a fixed speed of 24rpm and an angle of +/-25° it provides optimal mixing. The ridged platform pad design allows the operator to place any tube from 1.5 mL to 50 mL on the unit.

The GTR-2-FS adds another tier for even more capacity.
 
 
Specifications 

Crystal Nutating Mixers, Rockers and Shakers

Combines the motions of an Orbital Shaker & Rocker for gentle yet thorough mixing.

• 3 dimensional nutating motion
• All models come with autoclavable mat
• Tilt angles are preset for 3D motion
• Automatic recovery from power outage
• Provides foam free mixing of samples
• Ideal for vials, tubes, bags, and flat vessels
• Gentle speed up and slow down
• Built for continuous use