Centrifuges

A complete range of centrifuges from microfuges to floor standing centrifuges. Our Sigma Centrifuges are suitable for all laboratory, clinical, research & industrial applications.

Centrifugal Concentrators

A series of centrifugal evaporators / sample concentrators suitable for DNA/RNA, PCR, HPLC, combinatorial chemistry, high through-out screening & general laboratory evaporation.

Furnaces

High quality furnaces from Nabertherm covering all applications including muffle/ashing furnaces, annealing/hardening furnaces, tube & chamber furnaces, melting furnaces and kilns.

CO₂Incubators

An innovative range of CO2 incubators for both routine tissue culture applications as well as more specialist requirements such as IVF.

Freeze Dryers

With 60 yrs freeze drying experience our comprehensive range of Christ Freeze Dryers includes laboratory freeze dryers, pilot freeze dryers and production freeze dryers up to 600kg.

Incubators

A complete range of incubators from personal 22 ltr bench-top incubators to large general purposes incubators and plant growth cabinets, together with a full series of test/environmental chambers.

Microfuges

An innovative range of ultra compact microfuges and refrigerated microfuges. The Sigma 1-14K is one of the smallest 24-place refrigerated microfuges in the world.

Ovens

A comprehensive range of ovens from 22ltr to 1050ltrs suitable for all applications from simple drying ovens through to high temperature ovens up to 850°C & vacuum ovens.

Liquid Handling

Our exclusive range of high performance SciPette liquid handling products includes pipettors & pipettor stands, pipette aids, pipette controllers and pipette tips. We also provide calibrated pipettor servicing.

Shakers & Mixers

Orbital and reciprocating bench-top and incubated shakers together with a full range of microplate and vortex mixers. The range is further enhanced by test tube rotating shakers and orbital rotators.

Test Chambers

A comprehensive range of temperature test, environmental and climatic chambers covering all aspects of the stability/environmental testing. Chamber sizes from 55 to 720 litres.

Tissue Culture

An extensive range of roll-in incubators and roller systems together with tissue culture glassware including spinner, de-long, fernbach and Erlenmeyer flasks, cloning cylinders, Hungate, anaerobic and Leighton culture tubes.

Vacuum Pumps

Innovative vacuum pumps for all lab applications including chemistry, freeze drying, gel dryers, vacuum ovens and sample concentration. The range includes rotary vane and oil-free diaphragm pumps.

Water Baths/Chillers

From simple recirculating water baths to process thermostats and recirculating chillers. The range also includes calibration thermostats. Temperatures from -90°C to +400°C.

Reconditioned Lab Equipment

As part of our commitment to recycling and testament to our service department we offer re-conditioned equipment with full warranties at greatly reduced prices. We also include nearly new ex-demonstration/exhibition equipment.

Scipette Pipettors

High performance liquid handling products including a complete range of variable and fixed volume pipettors, multi-channel pipettors & pipettor stands. Also includes pipette aids, controllers and tips.

Service

As part of our total commitment to our customers and the products we supply, SciQuip has a highly trained service department dedicated to supporting our product range, providing full warranty cover, emergency call-out, planned maintenance and calibration.

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Vortex VariMix and FixMix

Vortex shakers with compact design
Touch or continuous operation
Wide speed range 0 - 2,500rpm (VariMix)
Multiple applications with additional accessories, microtubes, test tubes, microplates
Robust case with specially designed silicone feet to absorb vibration at high speeds
Heavy base with ultra high vibration damping

Technical data

Shaking movement	Orbital
Orbital diameter (mm)	4
Speed range (rpm)	0 - 2,500 (VariMix)
Operation	Touch or Continuous
Dimensions (w x d x h, mm)	127 x 130 x 160
Weight (kg)	3.5
Voltage (V)	200 - 240
Frequency (Hz)	50/60
Permissible ambient temperature (°C)	5 - 40
Permissible relative humidity (%)	80

Vortex Mixers

Part No.	Description	Speed range
SP2260-VM	Vortex VariMix (includes standard adapter)	Variable
SP2260-FM	Vortex FixMix (includes standard adapter)	Fixed

Accessories

Part No.	Description	Operation
SP2260-VT1.1	Standard touch pad for tubes up to 30mm diameter	Touch/Continuous
SP2260-VT1.3	Universal attachment plate	Continuous

Accessories for universal attachment plate SP2260-VT1.3

Part No.	Description	Operation
SP2260-VT3.1	For 48 x microtubes	Continuous
SP2260-VT3.2	For 18 x 10mm diameter tubes	Continuous
SP2260-VT3.3	For 12 x 12mm diameter tubes	Continuous
SP2260-VT3.4	For 8 x 16mm diameter tubes	Continuous
SP2260-VT3.5	For 8 x 20mm diameter tubes	Continuous
SP2260-VT3.6	For 1 x Erlenmeyer flask 100 - 250ml	Continuous
SP2260-VT3.7	For 1 x microplate	Continuous

As the officially appointed Sigma centrifuge sales and service specialist within the uk, we have vast experience in the specification, application and installation of their full range of centrifuges and if the model you require is not listed please feel free to contact us on 01939 291200 or by email info@sciquip.co.uk