ROLLER 6 basic from IKA: roller shaker for your laboratory applications
The ROLLER 6 basic from IKA is a roller shaker designed to meet the needs of laboratories for delicate and homogeneous mixing. Thanks to its ingenious six-roller design, this device generates a combined tilting and rolling motion, ensuring gentle agitation that preserves the integrity of the samples. This motion is particularly suitable for processing solid and liquid suspensions, blood samples or highly viscous substances that require homogeneous and constant mixing.
With a fixed speed of 30 rpm, the ROLLER 6 basic provides a perfectly calibrated continuous motion to ensure uniform mixing without risk of sample damage. This optimised speed meets the majority of standard applications in biology, chemistry and biotechnology. In addition, the device is designed for continuous operation, making it ideal for protocols requiring prolonged shaking cycles, sometimes lasting several hours or even days.
The ROLLER 6 basic can be used in temperature-controlled environments, thanks to its operating range of 4 to 50°C. It is therefore compatible with incubators, allowing for a wide range of applications, particularly in the fields of cell culture and sample incubation requiring specific conditions. This parameter is crucial for laboratories seeking to maintain the stability of their samples while ensuring effective agitation.
The six integrated rollers, with a diameter of 32 mm and a length of 327 mm, are removable for greater flexibility. This feature allows the unit to accommodate cylindrical tubes and bottles of various sizes, ensuring stable support during agitation. The quick removal of the rollers also facilitates maintenance and cleaning of the device. This ease of maintenance is a major advantage, as it minimises the risk of cross-contamination and allows for quick restart after cleaning or accidental spillage.
The ergonomics of the ROLLER 6 basic have been carefully designed to ensure intuitive use. The touch-sensitive control panel allows quick familiarisation, even for inexperienced users. Its compact and lightweight design, with a small footprint (240 x 115 x 545 mm) and a weight of only 4.563 kg, allows it to be easily placed on workbenches, even those with limited space. The device remains perfectly stable during operation thanks to its solid, non-slip base.
The ROLLER 6 basic is powered by universal voltage (100–240 V) and consumes little energy (24 W), making it a practical and economical piece of equipment for everyday use.
This model also stands out for its robustness and reliability. It can withstand relative humidity of up to 80% and can operate continuously under a variety of conditions, making it a versatile ally for a wide range of experimental protocols.
The ROLLER 6 basic from IKA is therefore the ideal solution for all laboratories looking for a compact, efficient and easy-to-maintain stirring system. Its ease of use and compatibility with different sample formats make it an essential piece of equipment for optimising your mixing processes and guaranteeing consistent and reproducible results.
