Laboratory vortex mixers
Our Laboratory vortex mixers category covers general-purpose vortex mixers for biochemistry, genetic engineering, clinical, and academic laboratories. It includes the OHAUS and Scientific Industries Vortex-Genie range, built for continuous, day-in day-out use, alongside Biobase vortex mixers, an affordable option for laboratories with lower-frequency mixing needs. For heavy-duty, microplate, mini, and multi-tube applications, see the dedicated subcategories below.
- Control: digital
- Speed range: 300 rpm – 3500 rpm
- Orbit: 4.9 mm
- Capacity: 1.1 kg
- Standard inserts: universal, foam and cup head
€1.165,00 excl. VAT
- Control: analog
- Speed range: 300 rpm – 3500 rpm
- Orbit: 3.5 mm
- Capacity: 2 microplates
- Standard inserts: single microplate and cup head
€695,00 excl. VAT
- Control: digital
- Speed range: 300 rpm – 3500 rpm
- Orbit: 3.5 mm
- Capacity: 2 microplates
- Standard inserts: single microplate and cup head
€805,00 excl. VAT
- Control: analog
- Speed range: 1200 rpm – 2400 rpm
- Orbit: 3.6 mm
- Capacity: 4.5 kg
- Standard inserts: diverse tube foam racks
€3.055,00 excl. VAT
- Control: digital
- Speed range: 1200 rpm – 2400 rpm
- Orbit: 3.6 mm
- Capacity: 4.5 kg
- Standard inserts: diverse tube foam racks
€3.970,00 excl. VAT
Vortex Mixer Category Comparison
| Category | Best For | Example Models | Brand Tier | Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory vortex mixers (this category) | General-purpose sample mixing, dissolving, re-suspending | Vortex-Genie 2, 2T, Digital, Pulse; Biobase BK-VX1, BK-VX2, MX-M | OHAUS/Scientific Industries (premium, continuous-duty) and Biobase (affordable, lower-frequency) | 0-3200 rpm depending on model |
| Heavy-duty vortex mixers | Continuous, industrial-duty mixing | Ohaus VXHDAL, VXHDDG | OHAUS | See category |
| Microplate vortex mixers | Plate-based mixing protocols | Ohaus VXMPAL, VXMPDG; Biobase MX-M; Digital Vortex-Genie 2 ABI | OHAUS and Biobase | 0-1500 rpm (Biobase MX-M) |
| Mini vortex mixers | Compact, single-tube mixing | Biobase MX-Mini | Biobase | 3000 rpm (fixed) |
| Multi-tube vortex mixers | Processing many tubes at once | Ohaus VXMTALB, VXMTDGB; Biobase BK-VX2800, BHY-2500 | OHAUS and Biobase | 300-2800 rpm depending on model |
About Our Laboratory Vortex Mixers
A vortex mixer agitates samples in a rapid circular motion for mixing liquids, dissolving powders, and re-suspending pellets in tubes, plates, or other small vessels. This category brings together general-purpose vortex mixers from two brand tiers, so laboratories can match the mixer to how often and how hard it will run.
OHAUS and Scientific Industries: Built for Continuous Use
The Vortex-Genie 2, 2T, Digital, and Pulse continue the platform Scientific Industries built into the standard laboratory vortex mixer since 1964, now manufactured under OHAUS. These units are designed for laboratories that run vortex mixing all day, every day, with a rugged zinc-cast housing and an ecosystem of more than 30 accessories.
Biobase: An Affordable Option for Lower-Frequency Use
The Biobase BK-VX1 and BK-VX2 give laboratories a lower-cost vortex mixer for occasional or lower-frequency mixing tasks. The BK-VX1 offers stepless speed adjustment up to 2800 rpm, while the BK-VX2 runs at a fixed 2800 rpm for simpler, single-speed use. The Biobase MX-M adds orbital microplate mixing up to 1500 rpm with an interchangeable tube adapter or microplate clamp.
Choosing Between Brand Tiers
Laboratories running vortex mixing continuously throughout the day, or that need the widest accessory ecosystem, are best served by the OHAUS and Scientific Industries Vortex-Genie range. Laboratories with occasional or lower-frequency mixing needs, or a tighter budget, can look to Biobase for a dependable, lower-cost alternative.
Related Categories
For instruments built to run continuously throughout the day, see our Heavy-duty vortex mixers category. For plate-based mixing, see our Microplate vortex mixers, including the Biobase MX-M and the Applied Biosystems-configured Digital Vortex-Genie 2 ABI. For processing many tubes at once, see our Multi-tube vortex mixers, spanning both OHAUS and Biobase models. For compact, single-tube mixing, see our Mini vortex mixers, including the Biobase MX-Mini. The full Vortex-Genie lineup, alongside the Disruptor Genie, Bead Genie, Rotator Genie, and Incubator-Genie families, is also gathered in our Scientific Industries Genie Series brand category.