BioSan CO2 roller shaker CTR-6
The CO₂-compatible roller shaker is ideal for demanding cell culture applications where gentle yet efficient mixing is required. Thanks to its robust construction, the system is specially designed for use in CO₂ incubators and its stable performance ensures consistent and reproducible results. Comparisons with the BioSan Multi RS-60 show that the CTR-6 copes particularly well with increased humidity and challenging environmental conditions, making it an excellent choice for laboratories with high throughput and changing incubation conditions.
Reliable technology for CO₂ incubators
This roller shaker has been consistently designed for use in harsh environments. The built-in electronics are protected by an external remote control to protect the electronics from aggressive conditions in the incubator. This means that the electronics remain permanently stable and can program precise speeds, inclination angles and times. A durable stepper motor is used as the drive, with a factory-specified service life of up to 10,000 operating hours. This enables long-term use without compromising reliability.
Since the drive is not affected by the humid and CO₂-rich atmosphere, the roller shaker runs extremely smoothly and requires very little maintenance. In addition, the device can be stacked to save valuable space, while several rollers can be used or removed in parallel for different container formats.
Key technical data and special features
The following are some of the key specifications that make the appliance stand out:
- Speed range: 5 to 80 rpm (adjustable in 1 rpm increments)
- Inclination angle: 4° for efficient rolling and rocking
- Maximum load: 3 kg for parallel sample processing
- Time mode: 1 minute to 96 hours or continuous operation
- Compact dimensions: 310 × 262 × 80 mm with a weight of 3 kg
- Energy-saving: 12 V, 415 mA / 5 W during operation
This combination of flexibility and precision makes the device ideal for a wide range of sample formats, from test tubes to bottles and culture vessels in various sizes. Equally relevant is the simple operation: both the speed and the time can be set digitally, enabling reproducible process control. The moderate inclination keeps cells, microorganisms and biological suspensions moving gently at all times without causing excessive stress in the sample.
Application examples
Laboratories benefit from the wide range of possible applications in research and production. Typical applications include:
- Cell culture in CO₂ incubators: thanks to tolerant design at high humidity
- Resuspension processes for bacterial cultures, e.g. E. coli or yeasts
- Mixing of viscous media to ensure a homogeneous distribution of nutrients
- Cell or microbial growth in a controlled environment, where constant vibration while maintaining vital cell structures is crucial
Thanks to the good process control, the device can be used both in academic environments and in industrial biotech laboratories. The roller shaker is not limited to a specific vessel format, so that different culture techniques are supported.
FAQs
How is the rotation speed set exactly?
It can be selected digitally using the remote control. A suitable value between 5 and 80 rpm can be precisely set in 1 rpm increments.
Is control possible outside the incubator?
Yes, the specially developed remote control is located outside the CO₂ incubator. This means that the sensitive electronics remain protected and the settings can be conveniently adjusted at any time.
Which cultivation vessels are suitable for the device?
The device can be used very flexibly. A wide variety of tubes, bottles or vessels can be used, as long as the permissible total load of 3 kg is not exceeded.
Can the roller shaker also run continuously?
Yes, it has a continuous operation mode. Alternatively, times from one minute to 96 hours can be set, which enables both short-term and long-term applications.
What protective measures are integrated
The electronics are controlled in a separate unit so that neither the aggressive CO₂ atmosphere nor moisture affect the sensitive components. The stepper motor is also designed for high durability and a long service life.
Conclusion
With its robust design, flexibly adjustable speed range and the option of using several rollers simultaneously, the BioSan CO2 roller shaker CTR-6 is an ideal solution for laboratories that always require reliable and reproducible results in CO₂ incubators. The combination of a low-wear stepper motor and replaceable rollers offers a high degree of flexibility and efficiency in everyday cell culture work. At the same time, the device impresses with its space-saving stackability and gentle handling of the samples.
