Shiping SPH-100B Advanced Benchtop Incubated Orbital Shaker

Overview

The Shiping SPH-100B Advanced Benchtop Incubated Orbital Shaker is an engineered solution for precise, reproducible cell culture, microbial propagation, and biochemical incubation under controlled thermal and mechanical conditions. Designed around orbital shaking dynamics—where samples undergo smooth, circular motion at a fixed 25 mm diameter—the instrument ensures homogeneous suspension of cells, uniform nutrient/gas exchange, and minimal shear stress on sensitive biological systems. Its integrated Peltier-free heating system (ambient +5°C to 60°C) and forced-air convection chamber deliver ±0.1°C temperature accuracy and ±0.5°C uniformity across the entire 400 × 370 mm stainless-steel platform. The SPH-100B operates as a standalone incubated shaker without external cooling units, making it ideal for standard laboratory benchtop deployment in academic, pharmaceutical, and biotech QC environments where footprint, energy efficiency, and operational continuity are critical.

Key Features

• Patented single-axis balanced drive mechanism minimizes mechanical vibration transmission, enabling low-noise (<55 dB(A)) and low-power (280 W total) operation while maintaining high torque stability across the full 30–400 rpm range.
• Dual-channel backlit LCD display simultaneously shows real-time temperature, speed, elapsed time, and remaining timer—supporting immediate parameter verification without menu navigation.
• Microprocessor-based PID controller with environmental scanning compensates for ambient fluctuations, ensuring consistent setpoint adherence even during prolonged incubations (up to 500 hours).
• Electropolished AISI 304 stainless-steel chamber resists corrosion from repeated sterilization cycles and organic solvents; ABS polymer outer casing provides structural rigidity and thermal insulation.
• Full-spectrum safety architecture includes independent overtemperature cut-off, lid-open interlock shutdown, motor thermal protection, and programmable upper/lower alarms for both temperature and RPM.
• Auto-recovery function restores pre-interruption settings—including speed, temperature, and timer—within 2 seconds of power restoration, preserving experimental integrity during grid instability.
• Ergonomic gas-spring-assisted lid enables smooth, hands-free opening/closing and unobstructed visual monitoring through tempered curved glass viewport.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The SPH-100B accommodates standard labware configurations including up to nine 500 mL Erlenmeyer flasks or twelve 250 mL bottles on its single 400 × 370 mm platform. Optional accessories—spring-loaded clamps, microplate carriers, tube racks, and stainless-steel bottle holders—allow rapid reconfiguration for diverse workflows such as plasmid amplification, protein expression in E. coli, yeast fermentation, antibody purification, and hybridization buffer equilibration. The unit complies with IEC 61010-1:2010 (Laboratory Equipment Safety) and IEC 61000-6-3:2019 (EMC Emission Standards). While not certified for GLP/GMP production use out-of-the-box, its parameter logging, alarm traceability, and non-volatile memory support audit-ready documentation when integrated into validated laboratory systems adhering to FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

Software & Data Management

The SPH-100B embeds non-volatile memory for storing up to 10 user-defined protocols, each supporting multi-segment ramp-and-hold profiles (e.g., 30°C/150 rpm for 2 h → 37°C/220 rpm for 16 h → 25°C/80 rpm for 4 h). All active parameters—including actual temperature history, speed deviation logs, and alarm timestamps—are retained during power loss and accessible via front-panel review. No proprietary software or USB interface is included; however, analog voltage outputs (0–5 V) for temperature and RPM are available upon request for integration with SCADA or LIMS platforms. Calibration offsets for temperature and speed can be adjusted locally using protected service menus, supporting traceable field verification per ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines.

Applications

• Mammalian and insect cell suspension culture requiring gentle agitation and stable thermal control
• Bacterial growth kinetics studies under defined aeration and temperature gradients
• Enzymatic digestions, antigen-antibody binding assays, and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) sample preparation
• Buffer equilibration, dialysis setup, and resin-based chromatography column conditioning
• Environmental microbiology sampling—e.g., BOD incubation, coliform enrichment, and biofilm dispersion protocols
• Academic teaching labs conducting standardized microbial enumeration, transformation efficiency testing, and recombinant protein induction

FAQ

Does the SPH-100B support refrigerated operation?
No. The SPH-100B is a heating-only incubated shaker with a minimum operating temperature of ambient +5°C. For sub-ambient applications, consider the SPH-200B variant (4°C–60°C range).
Can I install UV germicidal lamps or humidity sensors?
Yes—optional UV-C modules (254 nm) and capacitive RH sensors (±3% accuracy) are available as factory-installed accessories; both require dedicated mounting kits and separate power routing.
Is the stainless-steel chamber suitable for autoclaving?
No. The chamber is designed for wipe-down sterilization using 70% ethanol or 0.5% sodium hypochlorite. Autoclaving would compromise weld integrity and sensor calibration.
What is the maximum flask size supported on the standard platform?
The platform accommodates one 2 L flask using optional heavy-duty clamps; standard configuration supports up to nine 500 mL flasks or sixteen 250 mL vessels.
Does the unit meet UL or CSA certification requirements?
It carries CE marking per EU directives but does not hold UL 61010-1 or CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 certification. Customers requiring North American safety listing should contact Shiping for OEM-certified variants.