Rotator Drive Unit

General Rotator, STR4

Highly versatile – accepts a choice of 5 drums
Built in timer
Variable speed control 6 to 60rpm

The STR4 rotator drive unit is used in conjunction with a wide range of drumsdesigned to take different sizes and types of vessels. The five drums are designed to give differentmixing actions and are listed on pages 62 to 64.
Speed of rotation is variable from 6 to 60rpm for a range of mixingapplications.

For added convenience a built in analogue timer can be set from 10 to 60minutes. Alternatively the unit can be set for continuousoperation.

Technical Specification

Rotation speed: 6 to 60rpm
Dimensions (w x d x h): 650 x 250 x 250mm
Net weight: 6.4kg
Electrical Supply: 230V, 50Hz, 50W

Drum, test-tube holder, STR4/1

Designed to rotate test-tubes in an end-over-endmovement. Comprises a square metal drum which can accommodate a choice ofplates fitted with tube clips. Up to four plates can be mounted on the drum. Easyfitting via a push button mechanism.

Drum, two platforms, STR4/2

This drum accepts 2 x 250ml conical flasks orreagent bottles for end over end mixing. The samples are securely held in place by a collarthat fits around the neck of the flask or bottle and is secured by twowashers.

Drum, figure 8, STR4/3

Drum holds the vessel at a 45¡ angle so it isrolled and turned end over end at the same time giving a vigorous figure of 8mixing action. The sample container is retained by a strongVelcro strap. Accepts almost any container including reagent bottles, powder jars and paint tins up to 200mm in lengthand 120mm diameter.

Drum, bottle holder, STR4/4

This drum consists of a four segment Perspex¨cradle. Each segment is fitted with a fully adjustable Velcro¨ strap to holdbottles and other containers up to 120mm diameter and upto 300mm in length.

Drum, microcentrifuge tube, STR4/5

Designed for thorough end over end mixing of 1.5mlmicrocentrifuge tubes. Four racks (included) can be held securely in the drum.Each rack can accommodate up to 60 microcentrifugetubes, making this unit ideal for a high throughput laboratory.