Ohaus Digital Vortex-Genie 2 SI-A596 Digital Vortex Mixer for PCR and Bioprocessing Applications

The Ohaus Digital Vortex-Genie 2 SI-A596 is a precision digital vortex mixer designed for advanced laboratory workflows including PCR setup, DNA/RNA mixing, and reagent homogenization. This model features a 3.5 mm orbital motion with a wide speed range of 500 to 2850 rpm, enabling efficient sample agitation across diverse molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology applications.

Key specifications include a highly durable zinc-cast housing with an anti-slip "no-walking feet" design and a 3-inch rubber-covered platform to securely accommodate tubes and microplates. The included Applied Biosystem's 96/384-well microplate adaptor is optimized specifically for bioprocessing and molecular cloning workflows requiring uniform vortexing of half-skirted and unskirted PCR plates.

Its digital control interface offers adjustable speed and a timer ranging from 1 second to 99 minutes, combined with an easy-to-read red LED display for precise operation in temperature-controlled environments such as cold rooms and incubators. The unit operates on 230V, 0.5A, 50Hz power and carries CE certification for safety compliance.

This vortex mixer is essential for researchers and biotechnologists conducting sample homogenization, enzyme reaction mixing, and liquid emulsification in applications including synthetic biology, cell imaging preparation, and molecular diagnostics. Its robust design and specialized features make it widely adopted in biotechnology and clinical diagnostics laboratories, supporting critical steps in biomanufacturing and gene editing research.