NC 3D Shakers & Nutating Lab Mixers
Ensure thorough, gentle sample mixing with WIX Technology’s NC 3D Shakers. Widely recognized as nutating shakers or 3D gyratory rockers, our flagship WIX-SKD180 and WIX-SKD330 models provide a continuous three-dimensional tumbling motion. With optimized 7° and 10° tilt angles, these shakers are the absolute gold standard for washing Western blot membranes, incubating antibodies, and gel staining. Equipped with maintenance-free brushless DC motors, browse our 3D shakers below for reliable, whisper-quiet overnight operation.
Gentle 3D Nutating Motion for Molecular Biology
When processing delicate samples like polyacrylamide gels or Western blot membranes, aggressive mixing can lead to damaged gels or excessive background noise. WIX Technology designs NC 3D Shakers (commonly known as nutating mixers) to provide a smooth, three-dimensional gyratory motion. This unique tumbling action ensures that wash buffers and expensive antibody solutions flow consistently and uniformly across the entire surface of your membrane or gel, utilizing far less liquid than flat orbital or rocking shakers.
Advanced Features of WIX NC 3D Shakers
We offer two highly optimized models, the WIX-SKD180 and WIX-SKD330, engineered to meet the specific throughput and volumetric requirements of modern laboratories:
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Precision Tilt Angles & Speeds: The compact WIX-SKD180 features a 7° tilt angle (adjustable from 10-80 rpm) for standard daily tasks, while the heavy-duty WIX-SKD330 offers a 10° tilt angle (10-70 rpm) to agitate larger buffer volumes. [1]
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Brushless DC Motor: The core of our 3D shakers. This maintenance-free motor generates virtually no heat, making it perfectly safe for continuous, overnight incubations in cold rooms without the risk of motor burnout.
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Intelligent LCD Control: The bright digital screen provides independent control and real-time monitoring of both the shaking speed and the countdown timer (1 min to 19h 59min), ensuring absolute protocol reproducibility. [1]
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High Load Capacity: Built with a sturdy chassis, the SKD180 handles up to 3kg, while the SKD330 securely supports heavy loads up to 5kg of culture flasks, staining boxes, or blood tubes. [1]
Versatile Anti-Slip Platforms
A 3D shaker operates on multiple axes, making sample security critical. All WIX 3D shakers are equipped with high-friction, non-slip silicone mats. This ensures that your flat-bottomed vessels, petri dishes, and staining trays remain firmly anchored to the platform, even at maximum tumbling speeds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the advantage of a 3D (Nutating) Shaker over a standard Rocking (Tilting) Shaker?
A: A rocking shaker moves in a 2D see-saw motion, causing liquid to wave back and forth. A 3D shaker combines rocking and orbital motions to create a multi-directional “tumbling” or “nutating” effect. This 3D wave washes over the sample from all directions, which is significantly more efficient for Western blot antibody incubation and requires less buffer volume to keep the membrane fully covered.
Q: Can the WIX-SKD180 or WIX-SKD330 operate inside a 4°C cold room?
A: Yes. Because they are powered by high-efficiency brushless DC motors that emit negligible heat, our 3D shakers can operate safely and continuously in cold rooms (essential for overnight primary antibody incubations) without disrupting the internal temperature or suffering from condensation damage.
Q: Can I mix blood tubes or centrifuge tubes on this 3D shaker?
A: Absolutely. While they are perfect for flat staining boxes, the gentle 3D tumbling motion is also ideal for foam-free mixing of whole blood samples in Vacutainers or reagents in 15ml/50ml conical centrifuge tubes when placed on our secure dimpled rubber mats.
