iShak Quattro NXT Digital Four-Plate Microplate Shaker
iShak Quattro NXT Digital Four-Plate Microplate Shaker
Fast, uniform and programmable orbital mixing for up to four microplates
The iShak Quattro NXT is a high-performance digital microplate shaker capable of mixing up to four standard skirted microplates simultaneously. Its microprocessor-controlled brushless DC motor delivers smooth, quiet and repeatable orbital movement across every plate position.
A broad speed range, extended digital timer and programmable pulse operation make the Quattro NXT suitable for everything from gentle sample agitation to vigorous high-speed mixing. Easy access to all four plate positions allows rapid loading and unloading during busy laboratory workflows.
Process up to four microplates simultaneously, improving laboratory throughput while maintaining consistent 3 mm orbital mixing across every well.
Key Features
- Accommodates up to four standard skirted microplates
- 200–1,200 RPM adjustable speed range
- Speed adjustment in 10 RPM increments
- Precise 3 mm orbital movement
- Microprocessor-controlled operation
- Maintenance-free brushless DC motor
- Digital LED display for speed and operating time
- Timer from 1 to 999 minutes
- Continuous operating mode for extended mixing
- Programmable pulse operation with direction change
- Gradual acceleration helps reduce sample spillage
- Built-in counterbalance for stable operation
- Non-slip rubber O-ring securely retains the plates
- Easy access for loading and unloading all four plates
- Quiet operation with a noise level below 60 dB
- IP21-rated housing
Uniform Mixing Across Four Plates
The 3 mm orbital movement is designed to produce efficient circulation within microplate wells while maintaining stable operation. Each plate experiences the same controlled motion, helping provide consistent results across multiple assays and sample batches.
Speed can be adjusted between 200 and 1,200 RPM in 10 RPM increments, allowing the operator to select an appropriate mixing intensity for the plate format, sample volume and experimental protocol.
Programmable Pulse Operation
Pulse mode alternates the orbital direction between clockwise and counter-clockwise movement. The run-pause-run action can help disrupt persistent circulation patterns, resuspend settled material and improve mixing uniformity within the wells.
Spill-Conscious Plate Retention
A central non-slip rubber O-ring securely retains all four microplates during operation. Gradual speed acceleration reduces sudden sample movement at start-up, while the balanced drive provides stable operation at higher speeds.
Typical Applications
- ELISA and immunoassay workflows
- Molecular-biology sample preparation
- Cell lysis and tissue-sample mixing
- Reagent mixing in multiwell plates
- Resuspension of biological samples and pellets
- Microbiology and cell-culture preparation
- Staining and destaining procedures
- High-throughput research and quality-control laboratories
Technical Specifications
| Microplate capacity | 4 standard skirted microplates |
| Type of movement | Orbital |
| Orbital diameter | 3 mm |
| Speed range | 200–1,200 RPM |
| Speed adjustment | 10 RPM increments |
| Timer | 1–999 minutes or continuous |
| Pulse mode | Yes, clockwise/counter-clockwise movement |
| Motor type | Brushless DC motor |
| Display | Digital LED display |
| Platform dimensions | Approximately 274 × 188 mm |
| Overall dimensions | Approximately 267 × 361 × 105 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 5.4 kg |
| Protection class | IP21 |
| Noise level | Below 60 dB |
| Power supply | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz via 24 V adapter |
Supplied as Standard
- iShak Quattro NXT digital microplate shaker
- Non-slip plate-retaining O-ring
- Power adapter with UK connection
- Operating instructions
The Quattro NXT is designed for standard skirted microplates. Please provide Auckland Scientific with the plate manufacturer and format if you would like compatibility confirmed before ordering.
Product images are illustrative. Microplates shown are not included. Specifications may be updated by the manufacturer without notice.