LS 500 Reciprocating Shaker: performance, precision, and durability for your laboratory applications
The Gerhardt LS 500 is a high-performance reciprocating shaker, specifically engineered to provide effective and consistent agitation in demanding laboratory environments. Combining power, versatility, and durability, it is perfectly suited for professionals in research, environmental analysis, microbiology, or chemistry. With its generous load capacity of up to 30 kg, the LS 500 allows you to process large quantities of samples without compromising agitation quality, whether for solubilization, homogenization, extraction, or maintaining samples in suspension. Its spacious shaking platform is designed to maximize workflow efficiency and accommodate a wide variety of vessels, thanks to its dedicated accessories such as supports for bottles, separatory funnels, or Erlenmeyer flasks, all available as options.
What truly sets the LS 500 apart is its ability to offer fully customizable agitation cycles. Users can program up to 9 different speed-time programs, each with up to 9 steps, making it possible to perfectly adapt to the specific protocols of the most complex applications. Additionally, the shaking speed is continuously adjustable from 20 to 200 revolutions per minute, with a zero-speed setting available for rest phases or to stabilize a sensitive chemical reaction. This ensures optimal process control, even during prolonged continuous operation.
The device’s robustness is also a key advantage. Built with corrosion-resistant materials and equipped with sophisticated bearings and transmission components, the LS 500 is designed for longevity and smooth, quiet operation, even under heavy loads. Its sturdy structure is supported by reliable fixtures, while its ergonomic design makes it easy to integrate into any workspace. Ease of use is further enhanced by an intuitive interface, allowing quick and straightforward programming for users of all experience levels.
Its extensive range of accessories allows the platform to be adapted for different types of vessels, maximizing experimental flexibility. This is a device built to evolve with your laboratory’s needs, ensuring optimal return on investment over time.
Versatile, reliable, and high-performing, the Gerhardt LS 500 reciprocating shaker stands out as an essential choice for laboratories seeking precision, safety, and adaptability in their shaking processes.