OHAUS Vortex-Genie 2 Laboratory Vortex Mixer

The OHAUS Vortex-Genie 2 continues the analog Vortex-Genie platform that Scientific Industries introduced in 1964 and built into an industry standard for laboratory sample mixing. It gives laboratories a straightforward touch-or-hands-free vortex mixer without programmable timing or digital display.

The Vortex-Genie 2 is used across biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical, and academic laboratories for general sample mixing, dissolving, re-suspending, and reaction preparation.

Touch or Hands-Free Operation

The Vortex-Genie 2 runs in touch mode, where the tube activates mixing on contact with the platform, or in continuous hands-free mode for longer unattended runs.

• Touch mode for quick single-tube mixing
• Hands-free mode for continuous, unattended operation

Analog Speed Control

Speed is set with a dial from 600 rpm to 2700 rpm on 50Hz models, covering gentle mixing through vigorous agitation.

Compatible with a Wide Accessory Range

The Vortex-Genie 2 accepts more than 30 optional accessories, including vertical and horizontal tube holders, foam inserts, and the TurboMix attachment, so the same base unit adapts from single microtubes to multi-tube racks and larger vessels.

• Vertical holders for tornado-style mixing motion
• Horizontal holders for more vigorous mixing, suited to cell lysis or extraction

Compact, Stable Housing

The zinc-cast housing and no-walking-feet design keep the unit in place during operation, and the unit is compatible with cold room and incubator use.

Ideal Applications

The Vortex-Genie 2 suits laboratories that need dependable, everyday sample mixing.

• General sample mixing for research or clinical protocols
• Dissolving reagents and buffers
• Suspending or re-suspending pellets
• Sample preparation for life science applications
• Reactions and dilutions that need consistent agitation

Choose the Vortex-Genie 2 When:

• You need a dependable analog vortex mixer for routine mixing
• You do not need a programmable timer or digital display
• You want touch and hands-free operation in the same unit
• You plan to expand into hands-free or multi-tube accessories over time

OHAUS Value Proposition

The Vortex-Genie name carries decades of use in laboratories worldwide, and it now continues as part of the OHAUS lab equipment portfolio. OHAUS backs the Vortex-Genie 2 with its dealer network for order handling, after-sales service, and application support.