{"id":41642557456,"title":"Ratek VM1 Personal Vortex Mixer","handle":"ratek-personal-vortex-mixer-vm1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mainsitecontainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sitecontainer\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"720\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"750\" align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; text-align: justify; text-justify: newspaper; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bodytext_point_heading\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bodytext_normal\"\u003eThe VM1 is a durable and easy to use single tube Vortex mixer suitable for most types of test tubes up to 28mm diameter. The mixer is fitted with 2 operating modes. In the automatic mode the mixer will run continuously, in the manual mode the mixer will run when the tube is in the mixing cup and downward pressure is applied. The variable speed control allows for a gentle mixing action through to a vigorous vortex action. Varying the angle and pressure applied to the tube will also vary the mixing action. The drive system is counterbalanced to ensure a quiet and smooth operation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bodytext_point_heading\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bodytext_normal\"\u003eVortex mixers are used for thorough mixing of precipitates in test tubes, small bottles or flasks. In cell culture and microbiology laboratories they may be used to suspend cells. 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