Attachments - IKA MS 1 Mode D'emploi

Attachments

Attachments recommended by IKA must be connected to the agi-
tation table to ensure safe operation. In addition, the usable weight
and speed range must not be exceeded.
MS 1.1 Standard attachment
This attachment is used to attach and shake tubes
and other small vessels of diameter up to 30 mm.
A trough prevents the vessels from slipping. For
work in touch mode.
MS 1.2 Test tube insert
This attachment comprises the MS 1.3 test tube
attachment and the MS 1.21 one-hand insert.
MS 1.21 One-hand insert
Foam inlay for inserting into MS 1.3 test tube
attachment. Flat containers such as Petri dishes or
culture bottles can be shaken at a slow shaking
rate in continuous mode. Any larger or taller ves-
sels you may wish to shake, for example Erlenmeyer flasks, must
be held in place. This insert is also suitable for working in "touch
mode".
MS 1.3 Test tube attachment
This attachment can hold various inserts. It is pos-
sible to work in both continuous mode and touch
mode. The inserts are described below:
MS 1.31 Test tube insert
Foam inlay for inserting into MS 1.3 test tube attach-
ment. This insert can hold up to 14 test tubes with a
diameter of 8 mm. For work in continuous mode.
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MS 1.32 Test tube insert
Foam inlay for inserting into MS 1.3 test tube attach-
ment. This insert can hold up to 6 test tubes with a
diameter of 10 mm. For work in continuous mode.
MS 1.33 Test tube insert
Foam inlay for inserting into MS 1.3 test tube attach-
ment. This insert can hold up to 4 test tubes with a
diameter of 15 mm. For work in continuous mode.
MS 1.34 Test tube insert
Foam inlay for inserting into MS 1.3 test tube attach-
ment. You can make as many holes as you like in this
insert. For work in continuous mode.
MS 1.4 Microtiter plate attachment
This attachment is used to hold a microtiter
plate.
Supported load and speed range
Shakers MS 1 and MS 2 are designed for a max. load of 0.5 kg
(incl. attachment). The recommended maximum speeds for the
respective attachments are specified below. These values are,
however, only guidelines. The user must always ensure a safe
operation. The user must determine the limit speed for the exi-
sting conditions by gradually increasing the speed. If these limits
are exceeded, the media to be shaken may escape or be projec-
ted out of the vessels. With microtiter applications, excessive
speed can cause samples from different chambers to get mixed
together. Furthermore, excessive speed can cause vessels to
slide off or be projected out of the inserts.
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