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The Lab-Shaker LS-Z combines approved Kuhner quality and technology in a new modular system to provide maximum flexibility to our customers. The LS-Z, just like its predecessor LS-X, is a sturdy benchtop shaker designed for continuous and maintenance-free operation. The LS-Z is the perfect starter model, e.g. for universities or start-ups with limited space and resources. The shaker can be used for cultivation of microbial, plant and animal cell cultures.
5 year warranty
Shaking diameter
Quiet operation
Automation
The in-house designed magnetic drive system of the LS-Z shaker guarantees accurate control and low energy consumption/heat dissipation even at high speeds. The maintenance-free direct drive is long lasting, robust, and economical. Due to hygienic design, the drive is also protected from any spills.
The LS-Z comes with three functional options: benchtop only/stand-alone, combinable with incubators from other manufacturers, or combined with the new Kuhner Kelvin+ incubator for temperature control. The LS-Z shaker will accept loads up to 25 kg and the shaking diameter can be adjusted at any time. There are three standard shaking diameters (12.5, 25 and 50 mm) with others available on request. The LS-Z shaker unit tolerates an ambient relative humidity of up to 90% and features a detachable control unit and power cube. Therefore, the LS-Z is extremely flexible regarding its installation site: it can be placed in any lab incubator or temperature controlled room.
LS-Z shaker unit tolerates an ambient relative humidity of
up to 90%
The LS-Z has a fixed stop position, which is especially useful for automated processes. The integration in a liquid handling system was successfully performed several times already. Due to the flexible Net60 interface, the LS-Z can be controlled by nearly every external software system.
As with all Kuhner products, the LS-Z is a cost effective investment in quality backed with a five year warranty.
Temperature minimum | - |
Temperature maximum | - |
Principle of sensor | - |
Power of heating | - |
Air circulation | - |
Power consumption typical | approx. 25W |
Gas volume | - |
Weight shaker / Kelvin+ | 46 kg |
Weight Power Cube | 6.5 kg |
Weight Controller | 0.6 kg |
Illumination | - |
Ambient temp. | -20 up to 80°C |
Ambient relative humidity | up to 90 % (shaking unit) |
Operating menu in | DE, FR, IT, EN, ES |
Interface standard | CAN-Bus |
Tray, size | E (420 x 420mm) EX (500 x 420mm) F (800 x 420mm) |
Loading maximum | up to 25 kg |
Setting, digital | 1 rpm |
Accuracy, absolute | +/- 0.1 rpm |
Timer | 1 s – 999 h |
Acceleration | controlled |
Active break | adjustable |
Stop on position | adjustable |
Mains Connection | 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz |
Shaking motion | orbital, Ø 12.5 mm* 20...500 rpm |
Material | Stainless steel cover |
*can be changed/other diameters on request | |
Technical data subject to change
The dual table is an easy and economical way of doubling the shaking capacity. The dual shaking table consists of two levels. Each level will accept an E, EX or F size tray. However, with the dual table the shaking speed is limited to a maximum of 200 rpm.
Are you screening using large numbers of 50ml bioreactors (TPP, Falcon tubes etc.)? Then our new EPFL-table is the ideal solution. This table accepts up to five tube holders, each with a capacity of 24 x 50ml tubes. Each tube holder has its own clamp handle allowing it to be easily taken out of the incubator shaker and put on a clean bench while the other tubes keep on shaking. It’s also possible to shake microtiter plates on the EPFL-table, using Duetz 4-place coverclamps. If you have a Kuhner F-size tray (800 x 420mm), you can also clamp that on the table instead of individual holders. The TabCom Option is not possible with an EPFL-table. The TabCom Option is not possible with an EPFL-table.
An EPFL-table with 4 clamp positions is also available for the ES-X Lab-Shaker.
EPFL-table
EPFL-table with different holders
F-size tray clamped on the EPFL-table
Clamp handle |
IQ-OQ (Installation Qualification and Operation Qualification) is an equipment qualification according to GMP procedure. Kuhner offers this service which can also be carried out at the customer’s premises.
E & F size microtiter trays are suitable for all types of plates (deep well, low well, 24, 48 and 96 well).
The universal tray can be fitted with clamps for Erlenmeyer flasks, test tube holders, microtiter plates, or custom made holders to suit your requirements. Rearranging these clamps and holders is quick and simple.
Order number | Description |
|---|---|
SM3002 | Universal tray EU (420 x 420 mm) |
SMX3002 | Universal tray EXU (500 x 420 mm) |
SM3003 | Universal tray FU (800 x 420 mm) |
SM312500U | Clamp U-2500 for Ultra Yield flask from Thomson |
Universal tray FU with 8x Ultra Yield flasks (2500 mL) from Thomson
A special F-size universal tray (800x420mm) is now available to shake large Erlenmeyer flasks. It is ideal for cell culture.
This tray allows parallel shaking of 7 x 3L Corning Fernbach culture flasks or 7 x 5L Thomson Optimum Growth flasks at a maximum orbital diameter of 50mm. The FUM-V has no handles and a V support underneath the tray raises it above the clamping mechanism creating more space for flasks.
Clamps must be ordered separately. (Order number: SM313000F)
Order number | Description |
|---|---|
SMX310001 |
Special universal tray, FUM-V with V support |
SM313000F |
U-3000F clamp for Fernbach flasks: |
The clamps are riveted onto these trays and cannot be removed. They offer maximum stability and will often hold a larger number of flasks than universal trays. These trays (E, EX and F) are available in a variety of flask clamp sizes from 25 to 6000ml.
Order number | Description | Number of clamps |
|---|---|---|
SM320025 | E-25 ml | 81 |
SM320050 | E-50 ml | 50 |
SM320100 | E-100 ml | 39 |
SM320125 | E-125 ml | 30 |
SM320150 | E-150 ml | 30 |
SM320200 | E-200 ml | 20 |
SM320250 | E-250 ml | 18 |
SM320300 | E-300 ml | 15 |
SM320500 | E-500 ml | 12 |
SM321000 | E-1000 ml | 9 |
SM321500 | E-1500 ml | 5 |
SM322000 | E-2000 ml | 5 |
SM323000 | E-3000 ml | 4 |
SM324000 | E-4000 ml | 2 |
SM325000 | E-5000 ml | 2 |
SM326000 | E-6000 ml | 1 |
Order number | Description | Number of clamps |
|---|---|---|
SMX320025 | EX-25 ml | 90 |
SMX320050 | EX-50 ml | 60 |
SMX320100 | EX-100 ml | 42 |
SMX320125 | EX-125 ml | 36 |
SMX320150 | EX-150 ml | 32 |
SMX320200 | EX-200 ml | 25 |
SMX320250 | EX-250 ml | 21 |
SMX320300 | EX-300 ml | 18 |
SMX320500 | EX-500 ml | 14 |
SMX321000 | EX-1000 ml | 9 |
SMX321500 | EX-1500 ml | 8 |
SMX322000 | EX-2000 ml | 5 |
SMX323000 | EX-3000 ml | 4 |
SMX324000 | EX-4000 ml | 3 |
SMX325000 | EX-5000 ml | 3 |
SMX326000 | EX-6000 ml | 2 |
Order number | Description | Number of clamps |
|---|---|---|
SM330025 | F-25 ml | 153 |
SM330050 | F-50 ml | 100 |
SM330100 | F-100 ml | 74 |
SM330125 | F-125 ml | 60 |
SM330150 | F-150 ml | 60 |
SM330200 | F-200 ml | 40 |
SM330250 | F-250 ml | 40 |
SM330300 | F-300 ml | 30 |
SM330500 | F-500 ml | 26 |
SM331000 | F-1000 ml | 16 |
SM331500 | F-1500 ml | 12 |
SM332000 | F-2000 ml | 9 |
SM332500U | F-2500U | 8 |
SM333000 | F-3000 ml | 8 |
SM334000 | F-4000 ml | 5 |
SM335000 | F-5000 ml | 4 |
Kuhner has designed trays specifically for microtiter plates. Handles at the front of the tray open and close the special clamping mechanism allowing plates to be loaded and unloaded. Trays of different heights (22, 47 and 77mm) allow the stacking of up to four microtiter plates. The trays are suitable for all types of plates (deep well, low well, 24, 48 and 96 well).
Order number | Description | Number of mircotiter plates |
|---|---|---|
SM3502.22 | E-MT.22 | 12 - 24 |
SM3502.47 | E-MT.47 | 12 - 48 |
SM3502.77 | E-MT.77 | 12 - 72 |
Order number | Description | Number of microtiter plates |
|---|---|---|
SM3503.22 | F-MT.22 | 24 - 48 |
SM3503.47 | F-MT.47 | 24 - 96 |
SM3503.77 | F-MT.77 | 24 - 144 |
Kuhner has designed a new tray for microtiter plates. This tray is fitted with springs which allows each well plate to be loaded and unloaded individually. The tray is available in three sizes: E (420x420mm), EX (500x420mm) and F (800x420mm).
This new tray is particularly suitable for the special holder with filter lid for deep well microtiter plates.
Order number | Description | Number of microtiter plates |
|---|---|---|
SM3502A | E-tray (420 x 420 mm) for deepwell or microtiter plates | 1-12 |
SM3501A | EX-tray (500 x 420 mm) for deepwell or microtiter plates | 1-15 |
SM3503A | F-tray (800x420mm) for deepwell or microtiter plates | 1-24 |
F-tray (800 x 420 mm)
Kuhner has designed a new F-size tray (800 x 420mm) which is ideal for cell culture. The F-V5000/7 tray allows parallel shaking of 7 x 3L Corning Fernbach culture flasks, 7 x 5L Corning Erlenmeyer flasks or 7 x 5L Thomson Optimum Growth flasks. Flasks are held in position by pins and are easily placed on the tray and removed just as quickly.
This tray has been designed for easy cleaning and efficient handling of samples.
Order number | Description |
|---|---|
SM335000S |
F-V5000/7 |
The whole tray is covered with a rubber mat and is particularly suitable for shaking containers at low speed (e.g. blood bags).
Order number | Description |
|---|---|
SM3602 | Rubber mat EG (420 x 420 mm) |
SMX3602 | Rubber mat EXG (500 x 420 mm) |
SM3603 | Rubber mat FG (800 x 420 mm) |
A tray fitted with sticky strips is especially useful for flasks shaken at low speeds (up to 200 rpm). The flask is placed directly on the sticky strip without the need for any other support. Flasks of all sizes can be used. Sticky strips are available individually or in sets and can also be supplied already fitted to a tray. The E-size tray accepts four strips, while the EX-size tray requires five strips and the F-size tray eight strips.
Order number | Description |
|---|---|
SMX330001K | E-tray with 4 sticky strips (clear) |
SMX340001K | EX-tray with 5 sticky strips (clear) |
SMX350001K | F-tray with 8 sticky strips (clear) |
SMX837001K | 1 sticky strip: 385 x 85 x 3 mm (clear) |
The PC-plate increases the adhesion of the sticky strips. This is particularly helpful if using flasks >500ml.
Order number | Description |
|---|---|
SMX350009K | EX-tray with 5 sticky strips (clear) |
SMX350007K | F-tray with 8 sticky strips (clear) |
SMX350005K | F-tray with 2 big sticky strips (clear) |
SMX837001K | 1 sticky strip: 385 x 85 x 3 mm (clear) |
SMX837002K | 1 big sticky strip: 395 x 385 x 3 mm (clear) |
The dual tray offers two shaking levels and doubles the capacity. It is available in EXU, EX, FU and F size and the upper tray can be removed.
Please note the shaking speed is limited.
Order number | Description |
|---|---|
SMX3020 | two EXU trays with 200mm distance (with holes) |
SMX3021 | two EX trays with 200mm distance (no holes for sticky strips / rubber mats) |
SMX3015 | two FU trays with 180mm distance (with holes) |
SMX3016 | two F trays with 180mm distance (no holes for sticky strips /rubber mats) |
SMX3017 | two FU tray with 200mm distance (with holes) |
SMX3018 | two F trays with 200mm distance |
These trays offer an alternative to both clamps and sticky mats and are ideal for tall containers. The tray is covered with a rubber mat and has an upright at each corner. E and EX size trays are fitted with four cross supports while the F tray is equipped with six. These support bars securely clamp containers.
Order number | Description | Number of longitudinal girders |
|---|---|---|
SM4120.4 | Tray EA with rubber mat and 4 cross supports | 2 |
SMX4120.4 | aTray EXA with rubber mat and 4 cross supports | 2 |
SM4130.6 | Tray FA with rubber mat and 6 cross supports | 2 |
Kuhner has also designed a special tray for shaking separating vessels. This very flexible tray can take vessels of various sizes. It is also possible to add a second layer and double the capacity. Movable retaining rods allow vessels to be installed easily.
Order number | Description | Number of separating vessels |
|---|---|---|
SM420250 | ES-250 | 5 |
SM4202502 | ES-250/2 | 10 (2 layers) |
SM420500 | ES-500 | 4 |
SM4205002 | ES-500/2 | 8 (2 layers) |
SM421000 | ES-1000 | 3 |
SM4210002 | ES-1000/2 | 6 (2 layers) |
Order number | Description | Number of separating vessels |
|---|---|---|
SM430250 | FS-250 | 10 |
SM4302502 | FS-250/2 | 20 (2 layers) |
SM430500 | FS-500 | 8 |
SM4305002 | FS-500/2 | 16 (2 layers) |
SM431000 | FS-1000 | 6 |
SM4310002 | FS-1000/2 | 12 (2 layers) |
The use of centrifuge tubes (e.g. 50ml Falcon tubes, TPP 50ml and 600ml tubes) in cell culture screening is well established. Kuhner offers special trays in two different sizes for this purpose. The EX tray has a capacity of 72 (3x24) 50ml centrifuge tubes while the larger F size tray can take 120 (5 x 24) 50ml tubes.
Order number | Description | Number of centrifuge tubes |
|---|---|---|
SMX3804 | 50ml Tube EX-tray (EPFL) | 3 x 24 = 72 |
SM3805 | 50ml Tube F-tray (EPFL) | 5 x 24 = 120 |
This tray was developed to shake (orbital or linear) 2D-Bags. Rubber bands secure for example smaller blood and cryo bags. The tray is compatible with ISF1-X, ISF4-X, Rack System (SBM/SS-X), LS-X and ES-X shakers. It accepts various brands and sizes of pillow shaped single-use bags:
| Order number | Description |
|---|---|
SMX350301 | F-tray for 2D-bag with working volume 1/5/10L |
This tray was developed for shaking (orbital or linear) different types of 2D-bag. The tray consists of an aluminium base with a flexible mounting system on top.The mounting system can be manually adjusted to facilitate the controlled fixing of different sized cultivation bags. The mounting bars on both longitudinal sides can be moved up and down to hold the cultivation bag in place, while rubber bands will secure the smaller blood and cryo bags. The F-2D-Bag-tray is compatible with ISF1-X, ISF4-X, Rack System (SBM/SS-X), LS-X and ES-X shakers. The tray accepts various brands and sizes of pillow shaped single-use bags:
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| Order number | Description |
|---|---|
SMX350302 | F-Tray for 2D-bag
with working volume 1/5/10L |
The user-friendly Kuhner Insight software was developed for supervision, monitoring, and recording of data. The software is easy to operate More.
Kuhner shakers are equipped with a CAN-bus. CAN-USB, CAN-Ethernet, EMI-60 and NET-60 are all well established interfaces. More.
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Yes. The LS-Z tolerates up to 90% relative humidity
The maximum load for the standard LS-X is 25kg. The load can be increased depending on the shaking parameters (speed/diameter). Please contact us, we are happy to support you. |
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The LS-Z comes with three functional options: benchtop only/stand-alone, combinable with incubators from other manufacturers, or combined with the new Kuhner Kelvin+ incubator for temperature control.
The following flyers provide information about the machines and function-specific solutions.
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