The Norlab VM-1 Vortex Mixer is ideal for a wide variety of applications and combines power and durability with state-of-the-art controls to facilitate mixing. The design is ideal for suspending cells in cell culture and microbiological laboratories and in biochemical and analytical laboratories for mixing reagents or diluting samples The DC brushless motor and belt drive make the vortexer incredibly powerful and it will far outlast a conventional DC brush motor..The Norlab Vortex Mixer complies with all the necessary safety standards and the mixer can be used with test tubes up to 16/20mm in size. It comes with a complete set of instructions, safety guidelines and best practices for operation. Yes a personal Vortex, weighing only 600g. Its low profile and small footprint make it ideal for a crowded modern Lab work bench. It is small yet incredibly stable, without the need for heavy weights to keep it on the bench. Its suction feet Merely adding to that stability. Priced in line with a fixed speed model - You get full variable Speed with touch and continuous control Speed 1 00 to 2500rpm Orbit Diameter 3.5mm Electrical Supply Input current 2A Input voltage 12V DC Modes of Operation Touch and Continuous Motor Specification DC Brushless Dimensions 170x100x86mm Colour White Net Weight 0.6kg Ambient Temperature 5 to 40°C Standards CE marked and complies with the following standards: EN 61326-1:2006 (Electrical equipment for measurement, control & laboratory use). EN 61010-1:2010 (Safety requirements (Electrical equipment for measurement, control & laboratory use). EN 61010-2-051:2003 (Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for mixing and stirring) Product Contents List Vortex Mixer Instructions (Including Declaration of Conformity) External power supply with 4 Interchangeable plugs (UK, EU, US, AU)