NC Tilting Shakers & Rocking Lab Shakers
Achieve gentle and uniform sample mixing with WIX Technology’s NC Tilting Shakers. Widely recognized in laboratories as rocking shakers or see-saw rockers, our flagship WIX-SKR180 and WIX-SKR330 models provide a smooth, consistent 10 to 70 rpm tilting motion. Perfect for washing Western blot membranes, staining electrophoresis gels, and mixing delicate cell cultures, our rockers are equipped with maintenance-free brushless DC motors and dual LCD displays. Browse our reliable benchtop tilting shakers below for optimal liquid agitation.
Gentle & Consistent Rocking for Life Sciences
In molecular biology and cell culture, delicate procedures like Western blot washing, gel destaining, and antibody incubation require a continuous but gentle flow of liquid. WIX Technology designs NC Tilting Shakers (commonly referred to as rocking shakers) that eliminate the harsh, jerky movements that can cause sample spillage or damage fragile membranes. By providing a smooth see-saw tilting action, our shakers ensure that wash buffers and staining solutions evenly cover your samples for highly reproducible experimental results.
Advanced Features of WIX NC Tilting Shakers
We manufacture robust and intuitive models, specifically the WIX-SKR180 and WIX-SKR330, engineered to handle various load capacities up to 10kg:
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Brushless DC Motor: The heart of our rocking shakers. This maintenance-free motor generates virtually no heat, making it perfectly safe for continuous, overnight runs in cold rooms or incubators without the risk of motor burnout.
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Smart Dual LCD Display: The intuitive digital interface provides independent control and real-time monitoring of both the rocking speed (adjustable from 10 to 70 rpm) and the countdown timer, ensuring absolute protocol precision. [1]
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Smooth Microcomputer Control: Built-in technology smoothly accelerates the rocker to your target speed. This prevents sudden splashing of toxic buffers (like EtBr or Coomassie blue) and ensures overall laboratory safety.
Versatile Platforms for Every Application
A high-quality tilting shaker must adapt to different lab vessels. The WIX-SKR series supports a wide array of interchangeable attachments and versatile fixtures:
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Universal Anti-Slip Platforms: Outfitted with silicone mats to securely grip flat-bottomed vessels like staining trays, petri dishes, and cell culture flasks even at maximum tilt angles.
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Securing Bars and Bungee Cords: Keep uniquely shaped bottles, centrifuge tubes, and multi-well plates securely in place during overnight agitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the main difference between a Tilting (Rocking) Shaker and an Orbital Shaker?
A: A tilting shaker provides a 2D see-saw (up and down) motion, which creates a gentle wave-like wash over flat surfaces—ideal for staining gels and washing Western blot membranes. An orbital shaker moves in a continuous circular motion, which is better suited for aerating liquid bacterial cultures in Erlenmeyer flasks.
Q: Can the WIX-SKR180 or WIX-SKR330 operate inside a cold room or incubator?
A: Yes. Because they are powered by high-efficiency brushless DC motors that emit negligible heat, our tilting shakers can operate safely and continuously in both cold rooms (crucial for overnight 4°C antibody incubation) and standard laboratory incubators without disrupting the internal temperature.
Q: Will the vessels slide off the platform during the tilting motion?
A: No. All WIX tilting shakers are equipped with high-friction, non-slip silicone mats. For higher speeds or heavier loads (the SKR330 handles up to 10kg), we also provide versatile fixtures to ensure staining boxes and culture flasks remain firmly anchored to the platform.
