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Tube-shaking attachment for rotary shakers
1U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45268.
Applied Microbiology
|April 1, 1973
Summary
A new, affordable tube-shaking device was created for rotary shakers. It easily attaches without disrupting existing flask holders, enhancing laboratory efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Laboratory equipment development
- Biotechnology tools
Background:
- Rotary shakers are common laboratory equipment.
- Existing shaker accessories can be cumbersome or interfere with other equipment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an inexpensive and compatible tube-shaking device.
- To improve the functionality of rotary shakers.
Main Methods:
- Design and fabrication of a novel tube-shaking attachment.
- Testing the attachment's compatibility with standard rotary shakers and flask holders.
Main Results:
- The developed device is inexpensive to produce.
- The tube-shaking device attaches securely without interfering with flask holders.
- It effectively shakes tubes when attached to a rotary shaker.
Conclusions:
- The new device offers a cost-effective solution for tube shaking on rotary shakers.
- It enhances laboratory workflow by providing a non-interfering shaking accessory.
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