Kuhner shaker

Kuhner shaker
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Kuhner shaker

Product catalog summary
Overview
Kuhner AG, established in 1949, is renowned for manufacturing reliable and high-quality shaking machines. Their product range includes bench-top to large industrial shakers, all supported by a 5-year warranty. The company adheres to ISO 9001 standards and collaborates with research institutions to enhance product development.
Features
Kuhner shakers are engineered for low energy consumption and quiet operation, offering various shaking diameters. They provide precise temperature and CO2 control, crucial for cell cultures, and feature user-friendly controls. Advanced insulation is used to minimize energy use and prevent condensation.
Incubator Shakers
Models such as LT-X, ISF1-X, and ISF4-X are tailored for cell cultivation, featuring CO2 and humidity control. They offer precise temperature settings and stackability for space efficiency, making them ideal for biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Shaker Laboratory
Kuhner offers consultation services for cultivation in shaken bioreactors and collaborates with universities for complex inquiries. They provide seminars and training to optimize bioreactor operations.
Options
Additional features include UV lamps for sterilization, pull-out tables for easy loading, and LED illumination for photosynthesis. IQ/OQ documentation is available for GMP compliance.
Specifications
The shakers feature TabCom for power and data integration, dual tables for increased capacity, and black windows for light-sensitive applications. They support various shaking motions with adjustable speeds and diameters and are compatible with multiple power supplies.
Procedures and Usage
The document details the use of trays and clamps for different flask sizes and the integration of online measurement technologies like BPM-60 for monitoring pH and dissolved oxygen. The shakers are suitable for incubators and climate-controlled rooms, with options for minimal heat transfer and low energy consumption.
Standards and Recommendations
The equipment supports CAN-Bus interfaces and optional USB, Ethernet, digital, and analogue connections. Precise control over shaking speed and environmental conditions is emphasized to optimize cultivation processes.
Accessories and Add-ons
A wide range of accessories is available, including universal trays, clamps, test tube holders, and sticky strips. The FlowCon gas mixing device and Feed Beads for controlled glucose delivery are highlighted as key add-ons.
Key Data and Parameters
The document provides technical data for each shaker model, including dimensions, weight, power consumption, and operational temperature ranges. It specifies the number of clamps and microtiter plates each tray can accommodate.
Conclusion
Kuhner's lab shakers offer versatile and customizable solutions for various laboratory applications, focusing on precision, adaptability, and integration with existing lab systems.
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Catalog excerpts

Kuhner shaker-2

Kuhner shaker • since 1949 Our motto: To build the world’s most reliable shakers Kuhner AG is the leading developer and manufacturer of shaking machines for the international market. This family business, founded in 1949 by Mr Adolf Kühner, is now lead by his son Markus Kühner. From bench top shakers to large scale industrial shakers, Kuhner offers machines of the highest quality. The «Kuhner shaker» name stands for functionality, reliability and durability. Kuhner designs and builds many components in-house and guarantees them for 5 years. The world’s most reliable shaking machines All processes...

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Kuhner shaker-3

Shaking solutions for research and production Incubator Shakers Available with controlled CO2 & humidity Orbital shaking Easy scale-up Continuous, maintenance-free operation Rack System

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Kuhner shaker-4

ShakerDrive Direct drive • Low energy consumption • Smooth running and quiet operation • Option of 3 direct drives: Standard, high speed, high power Changeable diameter Diameter can be adjusted by the user at any time • hree standard shaking diameters: T 12.5 mm, 25 mm and 50 mm • ther shaking diameters are also possible: O e.g. 70 mm for liquids with high viscosity Parallelogram The parallelogram ensures identical shaking movement anywhere on the tray, regardless of load distribution. The double steel springs will last a lifetime. Only Kuhner can provide multiple shaking diameters in a single...

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Kuhner shaker-5

Foamed insulation The key to our precise KuhnerControl is the unique insulation process with CFC-free foam. Foaming is done by hand to ensure: • Precise control of process parameters • No condensation between insulation and casing • Reduced energy consumption Temperature control Homogeneous temperature distribution across the entire shaking tray of a Kuhner incubator shaker ensures reproducible cultivation results. Precise temperature control with low energy consumption is guaranteed. Reliable control of CO2 is essential when working with mammalian or plant cell cultures and also algae. A CO2...

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Kuhner shaker-6

ShakerConnect Interface powerful Our wide range of interfaces keep you well connected. Digital input Analogue output Alarm relay External Monitoring/ Alarm For convenient supervision of the shaker ISIS-Software ISIS is our user-friendly software for data recording, calibration, programming and controlling. Simultaneous recording of process parameters for up to 8 shakers is possible. A test version can be downloaded from www.kuhner.com • Order number SMX856000 ISIS-Software SMX856011 Interface: CAN-USB SMX856020 Interface: CAN-Ethernet SMX856030 External machine interface: EMI-60 Modbus/TCP Modbus/RTU...

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Kuhner shaker-7

Technical data • Overview Cooling Humidity control Temperature minimum Temperature maximum Humidity maximum Power consumption • its in any laboratory F • ccepts flasks A up to 6 litres • wo units can be T stacked without the need for special tools or stacking kits • Machine Gas volume Weight (with cooling) Illumination Ambient temperature • Used in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries • XC incubator shakers are optimised for cell cultivation   Display / Interface Operating menu in Interface, standard Interface, optional de, fr, it, en, es CAN-Bus USB, Ethernet, digital, analogue   Temperature...

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Kuhner shaker-8

Technical data XC incubator shakers are optimised for cell cultivation     2 control option available: essential for CO mammalian, plant cell cultures and algae     Heated window and door frame with controlled humidity option     User-friendly operation: each parameter has its own control     Controlled humidity option: essential for cultivation in microtiter plates or when cultivating in flasks for long periods • Overview SMX1500 / SMX1500C * Cooling no Humidity control no Temperature minimum ambient  + 10 °C Temperature maximum 80 °C (60 °C) * Humidity maximum – Power consumption < 1300 W •...

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Kuhner shaker-9

Technical data XC incubator shakers are optimised for cell cultivation     2 control option available: essential for CO mammalian, plant cell cultures and algae     Heated window and door frame with controlled humidity option     User-friendly operation: each shaking unit and parameter has its own control     Controlled humidity option: essential for cultivation in microtiter plates or when cultivating in flasks for long periods • Overview SMX1600 / SMX1600C * SMX1601 / SMX1601C * SMX1603 / SMX1603C * Cooling no yes yes Humidity control no no yes Temperature minimum ambient  + 10 °C ambient ...

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Kuhner shaker-10

Knowledge transfer Shaker Laboratory Kuhner AG offers advice on cultivations in shaken bioreactors. Our in-house laboratory uses a number of online-measuring methods and computer based models to support our customers. Collaboration with universities, especially with academic partners Prof. Büchs (AVT, RWTH Aachen, Germany) and Prof. Wurm (LBTC, EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland), can also provide answers to complex questions. This consultation service is confidential of course and free of charge for Kuhner customers. Kuhner is also part of the Forum Shaking Technology, a collection of partner companies...

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Kuhner shaker-11

Black window Pull-out table Dual table The chamber of an incubator shaker can be sterilized with an integrated UV lamp. The UV lamp has a clearly labelled external switch. Available for light sensitive medium or organisms. Any Kuhner incubator shaker can be delivered with blackened windows to prevent unwanted daylight or UV radiation inside the incubator. With a pull-out table loading and unloading trays is much easier. The dual table is an easy and economical way of doubling the shaking capacity. It consists of two levels. Each level will accept an E, EX or F size tray. However, the shaking...

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Kuhner shaker-12

• Accepts loads up to 25 kg • Large display and touch pad control • Ideal base for customised trays and holders • Separate control unit • Ideal for cell culture applications • Special version available for robotic systems • Minimal heat transfer and low energy consumption Sturdy bench top shaker For use in incubators with humidity Technical data (Details for both Lab-Shakers) • Overview LS-X (SMX1200) Weight 58 kg Operating menu in de, fr, it, en, es Interface, standard CAN-Bus Interface, optional USB, Ethernet, digital, analogue Ambient temperature 0 °C up to 60 °C Control unit Consumption,...

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All Adolf Kühner AG catalogs and technical brochures

  1. ISF1-Z

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  2. SFR

    4  Pages

  3. RAMOS

    4  Pages

  4. FlowCon

    4  Pages

  5. FeedBeads

    4  Pages

  6. BPM-60

    4  Pages

  7. SB200-X

    8  Pages

  8. SR200-X

    4  Pages

  9. RC2-X

    4  Pages

  10. SBM SS-X

    8  Pages

  11. ES-X

    8  Pages

  12. LS-X

    8  Pages

  13. LT-X

    8  Pages

  14. ISF4-X

    8  Pages

  15. ISF-1-X

    8  Pages

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