Edmund Buhler KS 15 A Compact Orbital Shaker
€1.973,00 excl. VAT
The KS 15 A is a compact orbital shaker from Edmund Buhler, built as an everyday instrument for general laboratory use. It suits labs that need a reliable shaker for medium loads, without programmable functions. Its 400 x 300 mm platform holds a maximum load of 15 kg, with a stepless speed range of 30 to 420 rpm. The 17 mm stroke suits a wide range of vessels, from Erlenmeyer flasks to separating funnels. The unit ships without a fixation rack; the Combifix KS rack and the KS universal tray are added as needed. A programmable timer from 0 to 120 minutes, or continuous operation, covers most laboratory protocols. The KS 15 A can also take the TH 15 incubator hood to combine shaking with temperature control.
Edmund Buhler KS 15 A Compact Orbital Shaker
A robust orbital shaker for general use
The Edmund Buhler KS 15 A is a compact orbital shaker, built as an everyday instrument for general laboratory use, with a maximum load of 15 kg.
It is the orbital version of the Compact KS 15 family, alongside the KS 15 B, which runs a reciprocating motion.
Speed and stroke
Speed adjusts steplessly from 30 to 420 rpm, over a 17 mm stroke suited to a wide range of laboratory vessels.
Platform and load capacity
The 400 x 300 mm platform holds a maximum load of 15 kg. The unit ships without a fixation rack, to be selected separately based on vessel format.
- 20 Erlenmeyer flasks of 100 ml, or 12 flasks of 250 ml
- 6 flasks of 500 ml, or 4 flasks of 1000 ml
- 1 separating funnel of 250 ml
Rack and fixation accessories
The Combifix KS rack (0052 071), with 3 horizontal clamping strips and a rubber mat, and the KS universal tray (0051 471) allow the fixation to be matched to the protocol.
Combining with the TH 15 incubator hood
The KS 15 A can take the TH 15 incubator hood, which turns the shaker into a combined shaking and temperature-controlled station, from 5°C above ambient up to 50°C.
Ideal Applications
The Edmund Buhler KS 15 A suits the following applications.
- Routine mixing and extraction in the laboratory
- Medium loads up to 15 kg
- General chemistry and biology laboratories
- Positions requiring several vessel formats
- Combining with an incubator hood for temperature-controlled use
Choose the KS 15 A when:
- You want a reliable orbital shaker without programmable functions
- Your sample load goes up to 15 kg
- You want to select the rack that fits your vessels separately
- You are considering adding a TH 15 incubator hood
- A classic orbital motion suits your protocol
Buhler Value Proposition
The KS 15 A combines a 15 kg platform, high speed up to 420 rpm, and compatibility with the TH 15 incubator hood, for a reliable everyday orbital shaker.
Edmund Buhler has manufactured laboratory shakers in Germany since 1880 and remains a family-owned company.
Technical specifications – KS 15 A
| Specification | KS 15 A |
|---|---|
| Product type | Compact orbital shaker |
| Motion | Orbital |
| Platform area | 400 x 300 mm |
| Maximum load | 15 kg |
| Shaking speed | 30-420 rpm, stepless |
| Stroke | 17 mm |
| Timer | 0-120 min or continuous |
| Power supply | 230 V or 115 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | max. 25 W |
| Heat emission | approximately 5 W |
| Enclosure rating | IP 21 |
| Ambient temperature | 5°C to 50°C |
| Humidity tolerance | approximately 85% |
| Standard setup | Unit without fixation rack |
| Dimensions | 510 x 490 x 150 mm |
| Weight | 18 kg |
Options and Accessories – KS 15 A
The KS 15 A ships without a fixation rack; the Combifix KS rack or the KS universal tray are added based on vessel format. The TH 15 incubator hood turns the shaker into a combined shaking and temperature-controlled station.
- Combifix KS rack, 3 horizontal clamping strips (0052 071)
- KS universal tray, 430 x 300 mm (0051 471)
- TH 15 incubator hood (6161 000)
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