Sept. 2011 | Time Savers - Sterilizers, Shakers, Consumables
Lots of the products we select are chosen specifically for their ability to save you and your staff valuable time. Many are quite obvious to you, but today I would like to introduce you to some of the lesser known time savers we offer for your lab, some might surprise you.
1) Ever wish you could quickly (I mean instantly) have your pipette mouths, needles or loops sterile? We have a new product that can sterilize any small lab supply in under 10 seconds. This ultra small time saving tool is called the BactiZapper and uses an innovative infrared heater to raise the temperature up to 1500 degrees fahrenheit. It is even safe to be used inside your anaerobic or aerobic chamber.
2) Fussing around with screws, bolts and tools can make changing flask clamps on your incubator take up unnecessary time, unless you are using the new Magic Clamp system. In seconds you can switch between Erlenmeyer flasks and test tube racks without any tools using the innovative magnetic system. Check out our new
orbital shakers and
incubating shakers equiped with Magic Clamp.
3) Time equals money and money equals time. Are you spending valuable time searching for ways to save money on consumables each time you purchase them? Are you simply buying from the larger retailers because it is easy and saves you time? We have an effective solution at Quasar Instruments. Simply contact us and request our consumable list. We will send you a simple file where you check the consumables that you use in your lab. We will then send you a discounted quote on those items. Best of all,that quote is valid on all the items you purchase until 12/31/2012. With this offer you can save time searching for the best deal and save money on your consumables.
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BactiZapper™ Infrared MicroSterilizer
- Complete infrared sterilization in 5-7 seconds
- Spatter-proof
- Ideal for platinum loops, needles and tube mouths
The new BactiZapper™ Infrared MicroSterilizer from Benchmark has an asbestos-free core element that ensures complete infrared sterilization in 5-7 seconds. The ceramic heating element is safely enclosed in a perforated stainless steel guard chamber. This chamber protects users from accidental contact with extreme temperatures of the core area.
The device uses infrared heating to produce 815°C (1500°F). Being safe, convenient and spatter-proof, it is ideal for platinum loops, needles and tube mouths. It is extremely compact and can be used in both anaerobic and aerobic chambers.
Includes 1 year warranty
| Technical Data: |
| Max Temperature: |
815°C/ 1500°F |
| Sterilization Time: |
5-7 seconds |
| Chamber Diameter: |
0.55 in/ 14 mm |
| Chamber Length: |
3.94 in/ 100 mm |
| External Dimensions (WxDxH): |
4 x 6 x 6.5 in
10.2 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm |
| Electrical Data: |
120 V, 60 Hz/ 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Weight: |
2.9 lbs/ 1.3 kg |
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Regular Price: $279.00
Our Price: $256.00 |
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Orbi-Shaker™ JR
- Perfectly circular 19mm orbit for aeration and mixing
- Digital speed control up to 300 rpm
- Available with MAGic Clamp™ Platform
Complete with a 9.5 x 8 in. non slip, rubber coated platform, the Orbi-Shaker JR. is a space-saving shaker ideal for tissue culture flasks, petri dishes and staining trays.
Available for use with Erlenmeyer flasks and test tube racks is the convenient MAGic Clamp™ platform. This magnetic attachment is the easiest way to switch between flask clamps of different sizes. For more detailed features, see the table below.
The Benchmark Orbi-Shaker JR has a perfectly circular 19mm orbit for aeration and mixing. Available with a Magic Clamp platform, it has a digital speed controllable up to 300 rpm.
| Technical Data: |
| Speed Range: |
50 to 300 rpm |
| Speed Increment: |
10 rpm |
| Orbit: |
19 mm (3/4 in) |
| Maximum Capacity: |
4 x 1L or 4 kg |
| Standard Platform Dims: |
9.5 x 8 in/ 24 x 20 cm |
Dimensions (WxDxH):
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11 x 10.7 x 5 in
28 x 27 x 13 cm |
| Weight: |
12 lbs/ 5.5 kg |
| Operating Temp: |
4 to 65°C |
| Electrical: |
100-240V, 50-60 Hz |
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Regular Price: $845.00
Our Price: $780.00 |
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Orbi-Shaker™
- Large platform, up to 24 x 125mL, 14 x 250 mL, 9 x 500mL, 5 x 1L or 2 x 2L
- Digital speed control up to 300rpm
- Available with the MAGic Clamp™ Platform
The powerful Orbi-Shaker is capable of mixing a 14 lb load capacity. With speeds as high as 300 rpm, this device is equipped with a powerful, brushless motor drive system.
Upon purchase of this product, a standard platform will be included. This platform features a non-slip, rubber coated surface, ideal for culture flasks, petri dishes and staining trays.
Available for use with Erlenmeyer flasks and test tube racks is the convenient MAGic Clamp™ platform. This magnetic attachment is the easiest way to switch between flask clamps of different sizes. The Benchmark Orbi-Shaker has a large platform with three different sizes. Available with the MAGic Clamp Platform, digital speed can be controlled up to 300 rpm.
| Technical Data: |
| Speed Range: |
30 to 300 rpm |
| Speed Increment: |
1 rpm |
| Orbit: |
19 mm (3/4 in) |
| Maximum Capacity: |
2 x 2L or 6 kg |
| Standard Platform Dim: |
13 x 12 in/ 33 x 30 cm |
| Dimensions (WxDxH): |
11 x 13 x 3 in
28 x 33 x 7.5 cm |
| Weight: |
25 lbs/ 11.25 kg |
| Operating Temp:; |
4 to 65ºC |
| Electrical: |
120V or 230V, 50-60 Hz |
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Regular Price: $1,345.00
Our Price: $1,242.00 |
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Orbi-Shaker™ MP
- 3mm orbit, optimized for thorough mixing in microplates
- Digital speed control up to 1500 rpm
- Holds up to four microplates
For a thorough mixing of microplate and/or PCR plates, the Orbi-Shaker MP is designed with a 3mm mixing orbit.
The included platform is spacious enough to fit up to four plates (standard or deepwell) which are easily secured without the use of springs, clamps or tools.
| Technical Data: |
| Speed Range: |
200 to 1500 rpm |
| Speed Increment: |
10 rpm |
| Orbit: |
3 mm |
| Maximum Capacity: |
4 microplates |
Dimensions (WxDxH):
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11.5 x 10.7 x 4.5 in
29 x 27 x 11.5 cm |
| Weight: |
12 lbs/ 5.5 kg |
| Operating Temp: |
4 to 65°C |
| Electrical: |
100-240V, 50-60 Hz |
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Regular Price: $795.00
Our Price: $729.00 |
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Orbi-Blotter™
- Low speed, 3 to 70 rpm
- Gentle, orbital motion for sensitive gels/ blots
- Incubator and cold room safe
The Orbi-Blotter is the ideal orbital choice for low speed applications, featuring a gentle orbital motion with speed control down to as little as 3 rpm.
These applications are comprised of blotting, washing, staining or destaining.
The device comes with a large 14x12 inc. platform along with a non-slip rubber mat for holding flat bottomed vessels such as trays, dishes, plates and flasks. There is an optional stacking platform available for protocols which require an increased work surface.
| Technical Data: |
| Speed Range: |
3 to 70 rpm |
| Orbit: |
19 mm (3/4 in) |
| Platform Dims: |
14 x 12 in/ 35 x 30 cm |
Dimensions (WxDxH):
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14 x 12 x 8 in
35 x 30 x 20 cm |
| Weight: |
12 lbs/ 5.5 kg |
| Operating Temp: |
4 to 65°C |
| Electrical: |
120V or 230V, 50-60 Hz |
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Regular Price: $595.00
Our Price: $545.00 |
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Incu-Shaker™ Shaking Incubators
- Exceptional temperature uniformity
- Compact, bench-top design (Mini, just 11" wide)
- Exchange flask clamps in one second with the new Magic Clamp™ magnetic system
The new Incu-Shaker™ series of shaking incubators provide digitally regulated temperature with precisely controlled, horizontally circular (orbital) mixing, optimized for the culture of a wide variety of cell types.
The Incu-Shaker Mini is the most compact incubator in its class. Despite the remarkably small footprint, a large 11.5 x 9.5 in. work space accepts several platforms for use with a variety of flasks, tubes, and other common vessels.
The Incu-Shaker 10L has similar features with the Mini and is equipped with a large 18 x 18 inch platform for high capacity applications. The standard platform (included with both models) features a non-slip, rubber coated surface, ideal for tissue culture flasks, Petri dishes and staining trays.
Convenient Magic Clamp™ platforms and flask clamps are also available for use with Erlenmeyer flasks and test tube racks. This unique, magnetic attachment method is the easiest way to instantly change between flask clamps of different sizes. Each clamp utilizes a platform without the use of screws, bolts or tools. Temperature, shaking speed and run time are displayed on the large LED control panel located on the front of the unit. The integral microprocessor includes a constant monitoring system that verifies and maintains accuracy through the duration of the program. Sophisticated over-temperature and over-speed controls ensure long life, safety and sample integrity.
| Technical Data: |
| Temp. Range: |
Amb. +5 to 60°C |
| Temp. Increments: |
0.1°C |
| Temp. Uniformity: |
+/- 0.25% |
| Temp. Accuracy: |
+/- 0.1% |
| Shaking Speed Range: |
30 to 300 rpm |
| Shaking Speed Increments: |
1 rpm |
| Shaking Orbit: |
19 mm (3/4 in) |
| Platform Dimensions: |
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| Incu-Shaker Mini |
9.5 x 11.5 in / 23.5 x 29.2 cm |
| Incu-Shaker 10L |
17.8 x 17.8 in / 45 x 45 cm |
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| Incu-Shaker Mini |
11 x 15.7 x 10.5 in |
| Incu-Shaker 10L |
20 x 26 x19 in |
| Weight: |
25 lbs/ 11.5 kg |
| Incu-Shaker Mini |
25 lbs. / 11.5 kg |
| Incu-Shaker 10L |
120 lbs. / 55 kg |
| Warranty: |
1 year |
| Electrical: |
120 or 230V, 50-60 Hz, 200W |
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Regular Price: $2,395.00
Our Price: $2,211.00 |
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