IKA HS 501 Digital Reciprocating Laboratory Shaker with Adjustable Speed and Timer

The IKA HS 501 Digital Reciprocating Laboratory Shaker delivers precise mechanical shaking with a 30mm stroke and a speed range adjustable from 0 to 300 RPM, supporting samples up to 15 kg. Designed for benchtop use, it features a robust aluminum platform enabling secure sample placement critical for biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and bioprocessing applications requiring reproducible mixing.

Key technical specifications include:

• Reciprocating shaking movement optimized for uniform agitation
• Built-in timer configurable between 1 to 55 minutes or continuous operation, allowing time-sensitive protocols common in cell culture and synthetic biology workflows
• Weight: approximately 31.2 kg (68.78 lbs), suitable for stable integration into laboratory setups
• Dimensions: 60.6 cm x 14.38 cm x 70.21 cm, ensuring compatibility with standard lab benches and incubators

This shaker is widely adopted in biomedical engineering and clinical diagnostics for its reliable speed control and mechanical stability, making it essential for live-cell imaging preparations, enzyme assays, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. Its precision and versatility support critical sample processing steps in molecular cloning workflows and high-throughput experimental designs. The unit’s U.S. origin assures consistent manufacturing quality and serviceability.

Optimal for researchers and laboratory professionals engaged in biotechnology research, this instrument integrates seamlessly as a standalone device or within larger bioprocessing systems requiring dependable sample mixing with customizable timing and speed parameters.