Vortex Mixers

Vortex Mixers Accessories

<h2>What are vortex mixer accessories?</h2>
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Vortex mixer accessories are the interchangeable cup heads, foam inserts, and platform adapters that convert a standard single-tube vortex mixer to batch-process multiple tubes or different vessel formats simultaneously. The standard single-tube cup head can be replaced with a multi-tube foam insert holding 6 to 24 microcentrifuge tubes, a tube strip or microplate adapter, or a platform-style attachment for larger vessel formats. These accessories are typically instrument-specific, using a proprietary attachment mechanism that varies between vortex mixer brands.&nbsp;
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<h2>How to choose vortex mixer accessories</h2>
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Select foam inserts by the tube format they accommodate
Foam inserts for vortex mixers are sized to hold specific tube formats by pressing the closed tube caps into the foam at defined positions: standard microcentrifuge inserts hold 1.5 mL and 2 mL tubes, larger foam blocks accommodate 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes, and low-profile inserts hold 0.5 mL tubes or PCR strip tubes in defined arrays. Check that the insert format matches the tube types you use most and that the insert is rated for your vortex mixer's speed range.
Confirm accessory compatibility with your vortex mixer model
Vortex mixer accessories attach via model-specific connectors &mdash; threaded onto the drive spindle or clipped onto the instrument head &mdash; and are not universally compatible between brands or models. Always check that the specific accessory is listed as compatible with your vortex mixer model before ordering.
Use a microplate adapter for 96-well plate mixing
Microplate vortex adapters replace the standard cup head with a flat or recessed platform sized to hold a standard 96-well plate, allowing entire plates to be mixed in continuous mode for ELISA plate washing steps, microplate cell resuspension, and plate-format biochemical assays. The adapter should be rated for the speed at which it will be used to prevent plate sliding.
Check that foam insert speed ratings are compatible with your operating speed
Foam inserts are rated for a maximum operating speed, and using a foam insert at speeds above its rating risks tubes not being securely retained by the foam compression at high rpm. Confirm that the insert's rated speed covers your intended operating speed before batch-processing valuable samples.
Consider a universal platform adapter for flexible use
Some vortex mixer manufacturers offer a universal platform adapter that replaces the cup head with a flat non-slip platform, accepting a wide range of vessel formats using a non-slip mat for retention. While less format-specific than a dedicated foam insert, a universal platform provides flexibility for less common vessel formats.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Foam inserts work by compressing foam around tube caps to provide frictional retention during high-speed oscillation; foam material and cell size determine tube sizes accommodated and maximum safe speed. As of 2026, inserts accommodating PCR strip tubes alongside microcentrifuge tubes in a single insert have become available, reducing the number of separate formats needed.
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Vortex Mixer Accessories

Dimpled Pad for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers, 99mm Diameter (Must use with Top Plate VM-AS-PLATE)

GVM-AS-PAD by Globe Scientific is a 99 mm dimpled rubber pad for GVM Series vortex mixers, providing a gripping surface for flasks, bottles, and wide-base vessels. Requires VM-AS-PLATE or GVM-AS-ROD coupling (sold separately) — does not attach directly to the GVM-AS mixer cup.

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<h2>What are laboratory vortex mixers?</h2>
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A laboratory vortex mixer is a small benchtop instrument with an eccentrically rotating motor that drives a cup-shaped rubber head in a rapid circular path, creating a vortex in liquid-filled tubes or vessels pressed onto the cup. The vibration transfers through the closed tube wall to the liquid, generating a powerful swirling vortex that thoroughly mixes tube contents within seconds. Vortex mixers are used throughout the laboratory for resuspending pellets after centrifugation, mixing enzyme reaction components, homogenizing samples, dissolving compounds, and briefly but thoroughly mixing any small tube or vessel.
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BLUline vortex mixer: with a flip-head for faster, touch-based mixing
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BenchMixer&trade; vortex mixers: for everyday, reliable lab vortexing
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BenchMixer&trade; XL multi-tube vortexer: for high-performance output sample processing
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Labnet Orbit 300 multipurpose digital vortexer: for programmable and controlled mixing
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Vortex mixer accessories: including horizontal heads, tube racks, and foam holders for different tube sizes and applications
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<h2>How to choose a vortex mixer</h2>
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Choose touch-mode for ad hoc brief mixing and continuous-mode for timed runs
Touch-mode vortex mixers run only when a tube or vessel is pressed against the cup head, stopping immediately on release &mdash; the natural format for brief, on-demand mixing during pipetting workflows. Continuous-mode switches the mixer to run at a set speed without tube contact, suitable for timed mixing steps or when using a multi-tube adapter for batch runs.
Match vortex speed range to your application
Standard vortex mixers operate between approximately 600 and 3200 rpm, with lower speeds appropriate for gentle mixing of delicate samples or larger vessels, and full speed appropriate for vigorous resuspension of tightly packed pellets. Variable-speed models with a dial allow speed to be dialed down for sensitive applications.
Confirm tube compatibility with the cup head or adapter
The standard cup head on most vortex mixers accommodates 1.5 mL and 2 mL microcentrifuge tubes directly, and most standard tube formats up to approximately 50 mL can be mixed by holding the tube against the cup at the appropriate angle. For 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes, holding at a slight angle rather than vertical provides more efficient mixing.
Consider a multi-tube foam insert for batch processing
Foam inserts and multi-tube adapters allow 6, 8, or more tubes to be mixed simultaneously during a timed continuous-mode run, suited for batch mixing of many samples between processing steps.
Check that footprint and noise level suit your bench placement
Vortex mixers vary considerably in physical footprint and operating noise; models with a suction-cup base or weighted housing reduce walking on the benchtop at high speed. For open-plan labs or shared spaces, noise level at full speed is worth checking in product specifications.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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The classic vortex mixing action produces a liquid vortex through eccentrically driven cup oscillation at typically 2000&ndash;3200 rpm for full-speed operation, a mechanism that has remained essentially unchanged since the Vortex-Genie design introduced by Scientific Industries in 1962. As of 2026, variable-speed vortex mixers with touch-mode and continuous-mode operation and a removable cup head for accessory attachment remain the most widely used format in molecular biology and biochemistry labs.
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Globe Scientific - Fixed Speed Vortex Mixer

GVM-FS by Globe Scientific is a fixed-speed vortex mixer that operates at 2500 rpm with a 4mm orbit, touch or continuous mode, and a cast aluminum base for stability. Available in 120V (US) with EU and UK plug variants sold separately.

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Vortex Mixer, Fixed Speed, 120v, 60Hz, US Plug

Vortex Mixer, Fixed Speed, 230v, 50Hz, UK Plug

Vortex Mixer, Fixed Speed, 230v, 50Hz, EU Plug

Tube Replacement Cup, Rubber, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers (for Tubes and Vessels with a Diameter less than 30mm)

Vortexing Rod for use with Foam Tube Holders and GVM Series Vortex Mixer

Plate Adapter, Round, Universal, 100mm, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers (for use with Foam Tube Adapters and Dimpled Pad)

Tube Holder, Foam, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers, 48-Place, for 6mm Tubes (must use with Plate Adapter VM-AS-PLATE or Vortexing Rod VM-AS-ROD)

Tube Holder, Foam, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers, 15-Place, for 10mm Tubes (must use with Plate Adapter VM-AS-PLATE or Vortexing Rod VM-AS-ROD)

Tube Holder, Foam, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers, 12-Place, for 12mm Tubes (must use with Plate Adapter VM-AS-PLATE or Vortexing Rod VM-AS-ROD)

Tube Holder, Foam, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers, 8-Place, for 16mm Tubes (must use with Plate Adapter VM-AS-PLATE or Vortexing Rod VM-AS-ROD)

Suction Foot, Rubber, with Screw, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers, 4 Each

Globe Scientific - Variable Speed Vortex Mixer

GVM-AS by Globe Scientific is a variable speed vortex mixer running 0-2500 rpm via analog dial, with a 4 mm orbital, cast aluminum IP21 chassis, and both touch and continuous run modes. Pairs with the GVM-AS-ADAPT foam holder series (requires GVM-AS-PLATE or GVM-AS-ROD coupling, sold separately) for multi-tube batch vortexing.

Vortex Mixer, Variable Speed, 120v, 60Hz, US Plug

Vortex Mixer, Variable Speed, 230v, 50Hz, UK Plug

Vortex Mixer, Variable Speed, 230v, 50Hz, EU Plug

GVM-AS-PLATE by Globe Scientific — 100&nbsp;mm universal round plate adapter for all GVM Series Vortex Mixers. Enables use with foam tube adapters and the dimpled pad accessory. Required mounting component for the GVM-AS-ADAPT12 12-place tube holder.

GVM-AS-FOOT by Globe Scientific is a pack of 4 replacement rubber suction feet with mounting screws for GVM Series vortex mixers (GVM-AS, GVM-AS-EU, GVM-AS-UK). Restores factory stability and vibration damping when the original feet wear, crack, or lose suction effectiveness.

GVM-AS-ADAPT12 by Globe Scientific is a 12-position foam tube holder for 12 mm OD tubes on the GVM-AS Variable Speed Vortex Mixer. Requires Plate Adapter VM-AS-PLATE or Vortexing Rod GVM-AS-ROD for mounting (sold separately). ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer. Order at <a href="https://www.mbpinc.net/quickorder">mbpinc.net/quickorder</a> or contact <a href="mailto:customerservice@mbpinc.net">customerservice@mbpinc.net</a>.

GVM-AS-ADAPT15 by Globe Scientific is a foam tube holder for 15 x 10mm tubes, designed for use with the GVM Series variable-speed vortex mixers. It must be used in combination with the VM-AS-PLATE plate adapter or the GVM-AS-ROD vortexing rod, neither of which is included.

GVM-AS-ADAPT48 by Globe Scientific is a foam tube holder for 48 x 6mm tubes, designed for use with GVM Series variable-speed vortex mixers. It must be used in combination with the VM-AS-PLATE plate adapter or the GVM-AS-ROD vortexing rod, neither of which is included.

GVM-AS-ADAPT8-16 by Globe Scientific is a foam tube holder for 8 x 16mm tubes, designed for GVM Series variable-speed vortex mixers. It must be used with the VM-AS-PLATE plate adapter or GVM-AS-ROD vortexing rod, neither of which is included.

GVM-AS-CUP by Globe Scientific is a rubber replacement vortexing cup for GVM Series mixers (GVM-AS, GVM-AS-EU, GVM-AS-UK), accommodating tubes and vessels under 30 mm OD. Restores touch-mode vortexing performance after cup wear or damage.

GVM-AS-ROD by Globe Scientific is the vortexing rod that connects foam tube holder adapters (GVM-AS-ADAPT series) to GVM Series vortex mixers for multi-tube batch vortexing. Required intermediate coupling for all GVM-AS-ADAPT foam adapters ; foam adapters not included.