Orbital Shakers Resources

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Brochures and literature

Brochure: CO2 Resistant Shakers [EN]

Brochure: Solaris 2000 and 4000 Orbital Shakers

Infographic: Solaris 2000 and 4000 Orbital Shakers

Smart notes

Best practices for using adhesive mats on orbital shakers

Which features are important considerations when evaluating a large orbital shaker for production of plasmid DNA encoding viral vectors, for applications including CAR-T, gene therapy, or other genetic engineering?

How does a CO₂ resistant shaker provide greater reliability, flexibility and ease of use for varied cell culture applications, compared to a dedicated incubated CO₂ shaker?

What is an inexpensive way to maximize capacity in an orbital shaker when minimal bench space is available?

How does the load distribution on an orbital shaker platform affect optimal growth and reproducibility for cells and samples?

When cleaning and disinfecting an orbital shaker, what factors are important?

Why is a HEPA filtration system a more reliable choice than ultraviolet (UV) light for controlling contamination in your incubated/refrigerated orbital shaker?

How can the choice of orbital shaker affect GMP quality standards in your cleanroom laboratory?

Application notes

Choosing the Right Orbital Shaker for Your Application

Optimization of Plasmid DNA Production in Escherichia coli Utilizing the Thermo Scientific MaxQ 8000 Incubated Stackable Shakers

Optimization of Protein Expression in an E. coli System using Thermo Scientific MaxQ 8000 Refrigerated Stackable Shakers

Orbital shaker benchmarks: best practices for use and maintenance

Shaker Agitation Rate and Orbit Affect Growth of Cultured Bacteria

Service information

Lab Equipment Service Plans Overview Brochure

Compliance Services Brochure

Global contact information for equipment and service inquiries