Roto-Mini and Roto-Therm Series Rotating Mixers

The Roto-Mini and Roto-Therm series of rotating mixers from Benchmark Scientific offer a wide range of mixing capabilities, designed to support various laboratory applications including nucleic acid purification, hybridization, and protein binding. These mixers are ideal for use in applications requiring gentle or vigorous mixing, resuspension, and homogenization of samples.

Key Features:

1. Versatile Mixing Capabilities:

   • Roto-Mini Series includes models like the Roto-Mini and Roto-Mini Plus, designed for basic and economical mixing. These models are suitable for gentle mixing, ideal for applications such as mixing small volumes of sample tubes from 0.5 ml to 50 ml.
   • Roto-Therm Series includes Roto-Therm and Roto-Therm Plus, designed for use in temperature-controlled environments. These models are perfect for applications that require precise temperature control from ambient +5°C to 60°C, along with digital programming and calibration.

2. Mixing and Rocking Modes:

   • The Roto-Mini Plus and Roto-Therm Plus models feature advanced mixing and rocking modes:
     • Mix Mode: Performs continuous mixing at adjustable speeds (5 to 70 rpm for Roto-Mini Plus and 5 to 70 rpm for Roto-Therm models).
     • Pause Mode: Available for the Roto-Mini Plus model for timed intervals between mixing.
     • Rock Mode: Ideal for gentle rocking motions, often required for applications involving PCR or sensitive materials.

3. Temperature Control and Calibration:

   • The Roto-Therm and Roto-Therm Plus models are designed for use in controlled environments. These models include temperature control, enabling precise settings for optimal sample conditions.
   • The Roto-Mini models, while more economical, do not feature temperature control but are perfect for general-purpose laboratory mixing.

4. Interchangeable Tube Holders:

   • All models feature interchangeable tube holders that accommodate a wide variety of common laboratory sample tubes, from 0.5 ml to 50 ml.
   • Roto-Mini models come with 11 x 1.5 ml (R2000-1520) and 5 x 7 ml (R2000-0507) tube holders, ideal for small volume sample mixing.
   • Roto-Therm models come with larger tube holders that support 6 x 50 ml (R2000-150) and other specialized holders for mixing PCR strips or plates.

5. Increased Capacity and Flexibility:

   • The Roto-Mini Plus and Roto-Therm Plus offer a larger range of tube holder options, providing the flexibility to mix a variety of sample types in different configurations.
   • Both models offer mixing platforms capable of holding up to 96 x 0.2 ml tubes or other configurations depending on the chosen holders.

6. Durable and Compact Design:

   • The Roto-Mini models are compact, weighing just 3 lbs (1.4 kg), making them perfect for small lab spaces.
   • Roto-Therm models are larger, with the Roto-Therm Plus model weighing 9 lbs (4 kg), designed for more robust mixing and temperature control.

Technical Specifications:

• Speed Range:
  • Roto-Mini: 5 to 70 rpm
  • Roto-Therm: 5 to 70 rpm
• Mixing Modes: Mix, Pause, Rock (variable speeds for Roto-Mini Plus and Roto-Therm Plus)
• Temperature Control:
  • Roto-Therm and Roto-Therm Plus (ambient +5°C to 60°C)
• Weight:
  • Roto-Mini: 3 lbs (1.4 kg)
  • Roto-Therm: 9 lbs (4 kg)
• Tube Holder Capacity:
  • Roto-Mini: 10 x 1.5 ml, 10 x 5 ml, 6 x 50 ml
  • Roto-Therm: 6 x 50 ml, 6 x 15 ml, 5 x 7 ml (depending on the model)
• Dimensions:
  • Roto-Mini: 10.8 x 6.5 x 6.5 in. (27.5 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm)
  • Roto-Therm: 11.6 x 8.5 x 8.9 in. (29.5 x 21.6 x 22.9 cm)
• Electrical:
  • Roto-Mini: 100-240V, 50-60Hz
  • Roto-Therm: 100-240V, 50-60Hz
• Warranty: 2 years

Ordering Information:

• R2020: Roto-Mini with tube holders
• R2024: Roto-Mini Plus with variable speed and temperature control
• H200: Roto-Therm with incubator functionality
• H2024: Roto-Therm Plus with incubator and variable speed functionality

Conclusion: The Roto-Mini and Roto-Therm series offer customizable mixing solutions for laboratory applications requiring gentle or vigorous mixing. Whether used for PCR, DNA extraction, hybridization, or other laboratory tasks, these models provide a versatile, easy-to-use system for high-efficiency mixing and sample preparation.