Platelet Shaker TPS-18
The Thermoline benchtop platelet shaker is an essential part of any blood bank or research laboratory.
This reciprocating shaker can provide a smooth shaking motion for extended periods of time to ensure any solution within a bag is thoroughly mixed.
These shakers feature a heavy-duty shaking mechanism to ensure long-term reliability of the shaker in a busy laboratory.
Overview
Platelet shakers, otherwise known as platelet agitators, are commonly used in hospital blood banks, blood centres, and clinical research laboratories. Platelets can be stored for five days after collection at +22°C with gentle agitation. Platelet components must be agitated gently and continuously in a single layer on a platelet agitator. A platelet shaker prevents the clumping of stationary platelets in blood by providing a constant, gentle, reciprocating action that continually mixes platelets inside platelet bags.
Key Features
- Consistent Agitation: Provides a gentle, reciprocating action to prevent platelet clumping and ensure continuous mixing.
- Perforated Drawers: Allows air to circulate, keeping platelets well-oxygenated and at a constant temperature.
- Australian Made: Specifically designed to hold platelet bags, including the new larger bags being adopted.
Specifications
- Model TPS-18: Operates at a fixed speed of 60 strokes per minute.
- Capacity: Holds 18 large or 54 small bags with eight slide-out shelves and one fixed top shelf.
- Operation: Simple on/off controller with a soft-start motion.
- Motion Sensor: Detects a lack of motion and alerts the user with an audible beeper.
- Design: Attractively finished in powder-coated steel.
Compatibility
The TPS-18 can be housed inside the TMLR-200 refrigerated incubator, which is programmed to operate at a fixed temperature of +22°C.
Benefits
- Enhanced Platelet Quality: Ensures platelets are consistently mixed and well-oxygenated, improving their quality and viability for transfusions.
- User-Friendly Operation: Simple on/off control with a soft-start motion and audible alerts for easy and reliable use.
- High Capacity and Flexibility: Accommodates both large and small platelet bags, making it suitable for various clinical and research needs.
Summary
Thermoline's platelet shakers are essential tools for maintaining the quality and viability of stored platelets in blood banks and clinical research laboratories. With their consistent agitation, user-friendly operation, and high capacity, these Australian-made shakers provide reliable and efficient platelet storage solutions. Ensure the best care for your platelets with Thermoline's high-quality equipment.
Technical Data
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BrandThermoline
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Capacity18 Large Bags or 54 Small Bags
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Electrical1A/230V
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Speed Range60 Strokes per minute
Support & FAQs
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- What is a platelet shaker?
A platelet shaker is a laboratory instrument used to agitate and mix platelet samples. Platelet shakers are commonly used in medical and research laboratories to prepare platelet samples for various assays, tests, and experiments.
The reciprocating shaking action is designed to gently agitate the platelets and prevent clumping, which can affect the accuracy of test results.
Platelet shakers can also be used in combination with other laboratory instruments, such as centrifuges and incubators, to further prepare and analyse platelet samples.
- What is a reciprocating shaker?
A reciprocating shaker is a laboratory instrument used for mixing, agitating or shaking samples. It is specifically designed to move the sample container back and forth in a linear motion, rather than a circular or vortexing motion like other types of shakers. This motion is designed to gently agitate the samples and prevent clumping, which can affect the accuracy of test results.
Reciprocating shakers are commonly used in medical and research laboratories for a wide variety of applications, including mixing and agitating samples in test tubes, flasks, bottles, and other types of containers. They are also widely used in the biological and chemical sciences, as well as in industrial applications.
