Edmund Buhler SM 30 C Universal Reversible Shaker
€1.499,00 excl. VAT
The SM 30 C is a universal reversible shaker from Edmund Buhler, with a motion that switches between orbital and reciprocating depending on the application. It suits labs that alternate between several high-load protocols without wanting to add more instruments. Its 560 x 400 mm platform holds a maximum load of 30 kg, with a stepless speed range of 15 to 300 rpm. The stroke is 26 mm, identical to the SM 30 A in orbital mode. 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 C Universal Reversible Shaker
A reversible universal shaker, orbital or reciprocating
The Edmund Buhler SM 30 C is built to switch between an orbital motion and a reciprocating motion depending on the protocol to run, with a maximum load of 30 kg.
This dual function avoids adding more instruments to a position where several types of high-load agitation are required.
Speed and stroke
Speed adjusts steplessly from 15 to 300 rpm, over a 26 mm stroke, identical to the SM 30 A orbital mode.
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 C 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 C suits the following applications.
- Labs alternating between orbital and reciprocating agitation at high load
- Extraction with separating funnels
- Heavy loads up to 30 kg
- Versatile positions requiring two modes of agitation
- General chemistry and biology laboratories
Choose the SM 30 C when:
- You need a single instrument for two modes of agitation at high load
- You alternate between several protocols without adding instruments
- Your sample load goes up to 30 kg
- You want to select the rack that fits your vessels separately
- You are considering adding a TH 30 incubator hood
Buhler Value Proposition
The SM 30 C combines a reversible orbital and reciprocating motion with a 30 kg platform, for a versatile universal shaker for daily use.
Edmund Buhler has manufactured laboratory shakers in Germany since 1880 and remains a family-owned company.
Technical specifications – SM 30 C
| Specification | SM 30 C |
|---|---|
| Product type | Universal reversible shaker (orbital / reciprocating) |
| Motion | Orbital or reciprocating, switchable |
| 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 C
The SM 30 C 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

- Motion: orbital
- Shaking platform: 560 x 400 mm
- Max. load: 25 kg
- Shaking speed: 15 – 300 rpm, in steps of 5
- Stroke: 26 mm
€5.805,00 excl. VAT

- Motion: orbital
- Shaking platform: 560 x 400 mm
- Max. load: 30 kg
- Shaking speed: 15 – 300 rpm, steplessly adjustable
- Stroke: 26 mm
€3.172,00 excl. VAT

- Motion: orbital
- Shaking platform: 610 mm × 610 mm
- Max load:45 kg at 125 rpm, 18 kg at 300 rpm
- Shaking speed: 55 to 500 rpm
- Stroke: 25 mm
€5.535,00 excl. VAT

- Motion: orbital
- Shaking platform: 560 x 400 mm
- Max. load: 30 kg
- Shaking speed: 15 – 300 min-1, in steps of 5
- Stroke: 26 mm
€4.225,00 excl. VAT

- Motion: orbital
- Shaking platform: 457 mm × 610 mm
- Max load: 23 kg at 125 rpm, 4.5 kg at 500 rpm
- Shaking speed: 25 to 500 rpm
- Stroke: 25 mm
€3.590,00 excl. VAT

- Motion: reciprocating (horizontal)
- Shaking platform: 560 x 400 mm
- Max. load: 30 kg
- Shaking speed: 15 – 300 rpm, steplessly adjustable
- Stroke: 30 mm (option: 46 or 50 mm)
€3.238,00 excl. VAT