Lab Vortex Mixer Diagram. When a test tube or other appropriate container is pressed into the. Lab equipment brings in a versatile line of vortex mixers capable of delivering improved precision and control over your mixing applications.
A three position switch allows the mixer to be operated continuously or by touch activation. Addition of reagents. A free vortex is formed when water flows out of a vessel through a central hole in the base figure 8 2.
A new polypropylene stir rod is used with each sample.
When in touch mode the motion is activated by depressing the sample head and stopped by removing the pressure. Addition of reagents. Always use a dropper or capillary pipette when adding a small quantity of a liquid to a test tube or other vessel. Place your test tube in the cup at the top and gently but firmly press down to achieve mixing.