IKA MTS 4 S2 Orbital Microtiter Plate Shaker with 4-Place Platform

The IKA MTS 4 S2 Plate Shaker is designed for simultaneous orbital agitation of up to four microplates on a 12 x 9 inch platform. Featuring an orbital shaking motion with speeds adjustable from 0 to 1100 RPM and a 3 mm horizontal orbit, it supports precise mixing essential in biotechnology and molecular diagnostics workflows. The integrated analog speed control dial and timer allow for timed intervals up to 30 minutes or continuous operation, facilitating flexible protocol timing in cell culture and bioprocessing applications.

This benchtop microtiter plate shaker operates reliably across temperatures from 5°C to 40°C and tolerates up to 80% relative humidity. Its CO2 resistance makes it especially suitable for use inside CO2 incubators and cold rooms—critical environments in synthetic biology and molecular cloning labs. The compact, low-profile design is optimal for space-constrained environments including fume hoods.

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This plate shaker is widely adopted in biotechnology research, supporting applications such as live-cell imaging, fluorescence analysis, and critical molecular biology protocols widely used in gene editing and biomanufacturing research pipelines. The device's durability and performance reliability make it an essential tool in clinical diagnostics and bioprocessing labs requiring consistent microplate agitation under controlled conditions.