Edmund Buhler SM 30 A Universal Orbital Shaker
€3.172,00 excl. VAT
The SM 30 A is a universal orbital shaker from Edmund Buhler, built for heavy loads in continuous, long-duration operation. It suits labs that need to agitate large volumes or many vessels on a robust bench-top instrument. Its 560 x 400 mm platform holds a maximum load of 30 kg, with a stepless speed range of 15 to 300 rpm. The 26 mm stroke suits general use, with load examples up to 42 Erlenmeyer flasks of 100 ml. The unit ships without a fixation rack; the Combifix SM racks and the TH 30 incubator hood are added as needed. A programmable timer from 0 to 120 minutes, or continuous operation, covers most laboratory protocols. At full load and high speed, a set of floor-fixation rings is recommended to stabilize the unit.
Edmund Buhler SM 30 A Universal Orbital Shaker
A universal orbital shaker for heavy loads
The Edmund Buhler SM 30 A is a bench-top orbital shaker, built for heavy loads in continuous, long-duration operation, with a maximum load of 30 kg.
It is the orbital version of the Universal SM 30 family, alongside the SM 30 B (reciprocating) and the SM 30 C (reversible).
Speed and stroke
Speed adjusts steplessly from 15 to 300 rpm, over a 26 mm stroke suited to general high-load laboratory use.
Platform and load capacity
The 560 x 400 mm platform holds a maximum load of 30 kg. The unit ships without a fixation rack, to be selected separately based on vessel format.
- 42 Erlenmeyer flasks of 100 ml, or 20 flasks of 250-300 ml
- 6 separating funnels of 250 ml, or 2 of 1000 ml
- 4 test tube racks
Rack and fixation accessories
The Combifix SM A, B, or C racks, the SM universal tray, and the 2-tier top frame allow the fixation to be matched to the protocol.
At full load and high speed, Edmund Buhler recommends fixing the unit to the floor or table with 4 PVC rings (0002 754).
Combining with the TH 30 incubator hood
The SM 30 A can take the TH 30 incubator hood, which turns the shaker into a combined shaking and temperature-controlled station, up to 50°C.
Ideal Applications
The Edmund Buhler SM 30 A suits the following applications.
- Mixing and extraction at high load, continuous or long duration
- Heavy loads up to 30 kg
- General chemistry and biology laboratories
- Positions requiring several vessel formats
- Combining with an incubator hood for temperature-controlled use
Choose the SM 30 A when:
- You need to shake heavy loads, up to 30 kg
- You want a reliable orbital shaker without programmable functions
- You want to select the rack that fits your vessels separately
- You are considering adding a TH 30 incubator hood
- A classic orbital motion suits your protocol
Buhler Value Proposition
The SM 30 A combines a 30 kg platform, high speed up to 300 rpm, and compatibility with the TH 30 incubator hood, for a robust everyday orbital shaker.
Edmund Buhler has manufactured laboratory shakers in Germany since 1880 and remains a family-owned company.
Technical specifications – SM 30 A
| Specification | SM 30 A |
|---|---|
| Product type | Universal orbital shaker |
| Motion | Orbital |
| Platform area | 560 x 400 mm |
| Maximum load | 30 kg |
| Shaking speed | 15-300 rpm, stepless |
| Stroke | 26 mm |
| Timer | 0-120 min or continuous |
| Power supply | 230 V or 115 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | max. 46 W |
| Heat emission | approximately 7 W |
| Enclosure rating | IP 21 |
| Ambient temperature | 5°C to 50°C |
| Humidity tolerance | approximately 85% |
| Standard setup | Platform + mat, without fixation rack |
| Dimensions | 680 x 610 x 160 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg |
Options and Accessories – SM 30 A
The SM 30 A ships without a fixation rack; the Combifix SM racks or the SM universal tray are added based on vessel format. The TH 30 incubator hood turns the shaker into a combined shaking and temperature-controlled station.
- Combifix SM A rack, 5 horizontal clamping strips (0050 154)
- Combifix SM B rack, 4 horizontal + 4 vertical strips (0050 155)
- Combifix SM C rack, strips and separating funnels (0050 156)
- SM universal tray, 560 x 400 mm (0051 472)
- 2-tier SM top frame (0052 065)
- TH 30 incubator hood (6162 000)
- Set of 4 floor-fixation rings (0002 754)
Alternative Orbital shakers

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- Shaking platform: 300 x 222 mm
- Max load: 4 kg at 400 rpm, 1 kg at 800 rpm
- Shaking speed: 100 to 800 rpm
- Stroke: 3 mm
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- Shaking platform: 400 x 300 mm
- Max. load: 15 kg
- Shaking speed: 30 – 420 rpm, in steps of 5
- Stroke: 17 mm
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- Motion: orbital
- Shaking platform: 560 x 400 mm
- Max. load: 25 kg
- Shaking speed: 15 – 300 rpm, in steps of 5
- Stroke: 26 mm
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- Shaking platform: 300 x 222 mm
- Max load: 4 kg at 300 rpm
- Shaking speed: 50 to 300 rpm
- Stroke: 20 mm
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- Motion: orbital
- Shaking platform: 280 mm × 330 mm
- Max load: 16 kg at 75 rpm, 2.3 kg at 500 rpm
- Shaking speed: 25 to 500 rpm
- Stroke: 19 mm
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- Motion: orbital
- Shaking platform: 280 mm × 330 mm
- Max load: 16 kg at 75 rpm, 2.3 kg at 500 rpm
- Shaking speed: 15 to 500 rpm
- Stroke: 19 mm
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