ALab™ SK-O Series Orbital Shaker
Product Detail
ALab™ SK-O Series Orbital Shaker
The ALab™ SK-O Series Orbital Shaker, manufactured by ACS Material, LLC, comprises five models: the SK-O330-Pro and SK-O180-Pro Multifunctional Orbital Decolorizing Shakers, the SK-O330-M Orbital Decolorizing Shaker, the SK-O180-S Intelligent Decolorizing Shaker, and the SK-O180-C Remote Controlled Intelligent Decolorizing Shaker. Each model uses orbital motion with an independent display of time and speed and a brushless DC motor. The Pro models add PC control and data logging; the SK-O180-C adds a handheld remote control.
Why choose the SK-O Series Key advantages
Values are shown in this order: SK-O330-Pro / SK-O180-Pro / SK-O330-M / SK-O180-S / SK-O180-C.
Specifications General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALab™ by ACS Material |
| Manufacturer | ACS Material, LLC |
| Models (SKU) | SK-O330-Pro (ALSKO330) · SK-O180-Pro (ALSKO180) · SK-O330-M (ALSKOM00) · SK-O180-S (ALSKOS00) · SK-O180-C (ALSKOC00) |
| Product Type | Orbital Shaker |
| Motion | Orbital motion |
| Display | Independent display of time and speed |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC motor |
| Time Settings Range | 1 min–99 h 59 min |
| Voltage, Frequency | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Permissible Ambient Temperature and Humidity | 5–40 °C, 80% RH |
| Application | Orbital shaking and mixing; applications vary by model. See the Applications section for model-specific uses. |
Specifications Model comparison
| Parameter | SK-O330-Pro | SK-O180-Pro | SK-O330-M | SK-O180-S | SK-O180-C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orbital Diameter | 10 mm | 4 mm | 10 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Max. Load Capacity (with Platform) | 7.5 kg | 2.5 kg | 3 kg | 2 kg | 2 kg |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC motor | Brushless DC motor | Brushless DC motor | Brushless DC motor | Brushless DC motor |
| Motor Input Power | 28 W | 28 W | 20 W | 20 W | 20 W |
| Motor Output Power | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W | 16 W | 16 W |
| Speed Range | 100–500 rpm | 100–800 rpm | 70–400 rpm | 40–200 rpm | 40–200 rpm |
| Speed Display | LCD | LCD | LCD | LED | LED |
| Timer Display | LCD | LCD | LCD | LED | LED |
| Time Settings Range | 1 min–99 h 59 min | 1 min–99 h 59 min | 1 min–99 h 59 min | 1 min–99 h 59 min | 1 min–99 h 59 min |
| Voltage, Frequency | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power | 30 W | 30 W | 25 W | 20 W | 20 W |
| Weight | 12 kg | 8.1 kg | 9.8 kg | 3.1 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Permissible Ambient Temperature and Humidity | 5–40 °C, 80% RH | 5–40 °C, 80% RH | 5–40 °C, 80% RH | 5–40 °C, 80% RH | 5–40 °C, 80% RH |
| Dimension [W×D×H] | 370 × 420 × 100 mm | 300 × 340 × 100 mm | 420 × 370 × 100 mm | 294 × 348 × 123 mm | 294 × 348 × 123 mm |
| Protection Class | IP21 | IP20 | IP21 | IP21 | IP21 |
Where it fits Applications
The SK-O Series supports orbital shaking and mixing; applications vary by model. The SK-O180-C suits aseptic, low-temperature, closed-space, and hazardous operations through remote-controlled operation. The SK-O330-Pro and SK-O180-Pro suit mixing in culture dishes, flasks and beakers, aeration and extraction applications, and use in environmental chambers and CO2 incubators. The SK-O330-M and SK-O180-S suit bacterial suspension, solubility studies, growth of bacteria and yeast, extraction procedures, washing procedures, diagnostics tests, hybridization, general mixing, staining and destaining, and mixing and extracting, for vessels from micro-centrifuge tubes through petri dishes and microplates to conical flasks.
Frequently asked questions FAQ
What is the difference among the five models?
The SK-O330-Pro is the Multifunctional Orbital Decolorizing Shaker with 10 mm orbital diameter, 7.5 kg maximum load capacity with platform, 100–500 rpm speed range, LCD speed and timer displays, 30 W power, 12 kg weight, 370 × 420 × 100 mm dimensions, IP21 protection, and an RS232 data connector. The SK-O180-Pro is the Multifunctional Orbital Decolorizing Shaker with 4 mm orbital diameter, 2.5 kg maximum load capacity with platform, 100–800 rpm speed range, LCD speed and timer displays, 30 W power, 8.1 kg weight, 300 × 340 × 100 mm dimensions, IP20 protection, and an RS232 data connector. The SK-O330-M is the Orbital Decolorizing Shaker with 10 mm orbital diameter, 3 kg maximum load capacity with platform, 70–400 rpm speed range, LCD speed and timer displays, 25 W power, 9.8 kg weight, 420 × 370 × 100 mm dimensions, and IP21 protection. The SK-O180-S is the Intelligent Decolorizing Shaker with 20 mm orbital diameter, 2 kg maximum load capacity with platform, 40–200 rpm speed range, LED speed and timer displays, 20 W power, 3.1 kg weight, 294 × 348 × 123 mm dimensions, and IP21 protection. The SK-O180-C is the Remote Controlled Intelligent Decolorizing Shaker with 20 mm orbital diameter, 2 kg maximum load capacity with platform, 40–200 rpm speed range, LED speed and timer displays, 20 W power, 3.1 kg weight, 294 × 348 × 123 mm dimensions, IP21 protection, and a handheld remote control. All models use a brushless DC motor, the same 1 min–99 h 59 min time settings range, and 100–240 V at 50/60 Hz.
Which vessels can be used?
Micro-centrifuge tubes, petri dishes, microplates, and conical flasks (SK-O330-M, SK-O180-S); culture dishes, flasks, and beakers (SK-O330-Pro, SK-O180-Pro). Platform options for flasks and other vessels are available for the Pro models.
What applications is the SK-O Series suitable for?
Cell culture, microbial research, molecular experiments, drug development, and special environments such as low temperature, anaerobic, and hazardous sample handling (SK-O180-C); bacterial suspension, solubility studies, growth of bacteria and yeast, extraction procedures, washing procedures, diagnostics tests, hybridization, general mixing, staining and destaining, and mixing and extracting (SK-O330-M, SK-O180-S); mixing in culture dishes, flasks and beakers, aeration and extraction applications, and use in environmental chambers and CO2 incubators (SK-O330-Pro, SK-O180-Pro).
How are time and speed displayed?
Each model has an independent display of time and speed: LCD on the SK-O330-Pro, SK-O180-Pro and SK-O330-M; LED on the SK-O180-C and SK-O180-S. The SK-O180-C remote control has a 4.3-inch LCD screen.
What is special about the SK-O180-C?
The SK-O180-C is operated with a handheld remote control that supports wireless and Type-C wired connection, with remote adjustment over 10 m under barrier-free conditions, magnetic attachment to metal surfaces, Type-C fast charging, and a 4.3-inch LCD remote display. Remote operation suits aseptic, low-temperature, closed-space, and hazardous or repetitive operations with fewer door openings.
Do the Pro models support PC control?
The SK-O330-Pro and SK-O180-Pro have an RS232 data connector. Their remote function provides PC control and data transmission, with free software for PC control and data logging.
What power supply is required?
All five models operate at 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz. Power is 30 W for the SK-O330-Pro and SK-O180-Pro, 25 W for the SK-O330-M, and 20 W for the SK-O180-S and SK-O180-C.
Are platform options available?
A wide range of optional platforms for flasks and other vessels is available for the SK-O330-Pro and SK-O180-Pro.
What is the work plate size?
The SK-O180-C and SK-O180-S have a 268 × 268 mm work plate; the SK-O330-M has a 335 × 335 mm work plate.
Can the shaker be used in environmental chambers and CO2 incubators?
The SK-O330-Pro and SK-O180-Pro can be used in environmental chambers and CO2 incubators.
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