Surge Scientific · Mini Vortex Mixer · Standard — AC Powered
Mini Vortex Mixer — Standard AC · 5,600 RPM · Unlimited Runtime · USB Charging Port
AC-Powered · Touch-Activated · Fixed 5,600 RPM · 6 mm Orbit · USB Output Port · LED Status Indicator · Interchangeable Silicone Caps · IP41 · CE · cULus · FCC Certified
The same 5,600 RPM thimble vortexer in the same palm-sized UFO form — with one meaningful difference: it runs from wall power, so the runtime is unlimited, the output is constant from the first sample to the last, and there's no battery capacity to manage, degrade, or run out mid-session. Plug in, touch to mix. That's the entire operating procedure, every session, for the life of the instrument.
Why AC Power Is the Right Choice for Bench-Fixed Mixing Workflows
Battery-powered vortexers are the right tool when mobility matters — biosafety cabinets without internal outlets, field collection sites, mobile workstations. But for a bench-fixed position where the mixer sits in the same spot every day, battery architecture introduces a set of management tasks that AC power eliminates entirely: monitoring remaining charge, scheduling overnight charges, replacing lithium cells as capacity degrades over charge cycles, and accepting the performance drop that occurs as a battery approaches depletion.
The AC-powered standard version of the VM112 removes all of that. Plug it into the bench outlet once. Every session starts at full 5,600 RPM output. Every session ends at full 5,600 RPM output. The LED rim ring confirms the instrument is active and working. The USB output port charges phones and tablets when the mixer is powered. The patented non-slip foot pads keep it planted. Three interchangeable silicone cap colours support per-station or per-application colour coding. The only maintenance this instrument requires is wiping the silicone head between sample types.
Standard AC vs Battery — Choose by Workflow
Standard — AC Powered
Plugs into wall outlet. Unlimited runtime — no charge management, no battery degradation, no mid-session depletion. Constant 5,600 RPM output from first use to last. Ideal for bench-fixed positions used daily in labs, salons, and studios where portability is not required.
Battery — VM112 Cordless
1,600 mAh lithium, 2-hour runtime. Cord-free operation for biosafety cabinets, field collection, and mobile workstations where a wall outlet is unavailable. LED rim indicator shows battery level. Same 5,600 RPM and 6 mm orbit — traded for portability.
Unlimited
Runtime
No charge cycle — plugged in means always ready at full output
Constant
5,600 RPM
No voltage sag as battery depletes — same speed from start to finish
Zero
Battery Anxiety
No capacity monitoring, no overnight charging, no degradation over time
5,600 RPM AC-Powered — Full Output Every Time
Fixed at 5,600 RPM through a 6 mm orbital diameter, the AC-powered standard vortexer delivers full-speed output from the first sample to the last — with no battery-related voltage sag, no performance drop as charge depletes, and no need to charge between sessions. Plug in once; run for as long as the work requires.
USB Output Port — Charges Devices While You Mix
The USB output port charges phones, tablets, and other USB devices when the mixer is plugged in and powered. In lab environments and studio settings where bench charging space is scarce, the mixer serves double duty — vortexer and USB charger — without battery runtime compromise, because wall power supplies both functions simultaneously.
LED Rim Indicator — Working Status at a Glance
The LED ring illuminates during operation, confirming the instrument is active and mixing — visible from across the bench without approaching the instrument. In high-throughput settings and shared environments, the visual working confirmation prevents accidental double-starts and confirms the instrument is ready between samples at a glance.
Interchangeable Silicone Caps — Three Colours
Available with blue, green, or coral silicone caps — interchangeable between units for colour-coded station or sample-type assignment in multi-user labs, salons, and studios. The silicone material is chemically inert, autoclavable, and flexible enough to engage any tube from a 0.5 mL microtube to a 50 mL conical without clamping pressure.
Unlimited runtime means the last sample of a 200-tube run gets the same 5,600 RPM vortex as the first. Battery vortexers degrade in output as charge depletes — the speed at sample 200 is measurably lower than at sample 1. On an AC-powered instrument, sample 1 and sample 200 are identical. For validated workflows where mixing consistency is a protocol requirement, that constant output is the specification that matters most.
Key Features
- AC-powered — unlimited runtime, no charge management
- Fixed speed: 5,600 RPM — constant output, no voltage sag
- Orbital movement diameter: 6 mm
- Touch-activated — press to start, lift to stop
- Mixes full 50 mL container in 3 seconds
- USB output port — charges mobile devices while powered
- LED rim ring — working status indicator
- No battery — no degradation, no replacement, no charge cycle
- Constant 5,600 RPM from first sample to last
- Interchangeable silicone caps — Blue / Green / Coral
- Colour-coded cap system for station or sample-type ID
- Patented non-slip foot pad design — stable under full-speed load
- One-hand operation — mixer stays planted while you hold the tube
- Compact footprint: 6.6 × 5.9 × 3.3 in (LxWxH)
- Lightweight: 2.2 lb
- Low operating voltage: 12 V DC via certified AC adapter
- Input: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz (universal voltage)
- Protection class: IP41 (DIN EN 60529)
- Certifications: CE · cULus · CCC · SAA · FCC
- 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty
5,600
RPM Fixed
Constant — no battery sag, same output from first sample to last
∞
Runtime
AC-powered — runs as long as the work requires, no charge limit
3 sec
50 mL Mix Time
Full 50 mL conical homogenised — same as every vortexer in the line
Ideal Applications
High-Throughput Lab Work
Sequential tube mixing across large sample batches — PCR prep, ELISA reagent resuspension, cell pellet disruption, DNA/RNA processing runs. Unlimited runtime means no session-length planning around battery capacity and no consistency variance between the first and last tube of a long run.
Salon, Studio & Counter Use
Nail bars, lash studios, tattoo stations, and beauty counters where the mixer occupies a fixed position and runs continuously throughout the working day. The interchangeable colour caps support station assignment or product-type colour coding, and the USB port keeps devices charged at the station without a separate charger occupying a socket.
Clinical & Point-of-Care
Blood tube mixing, urine sample homogenisation, and diagnostic reagent preparation at bench-fixed clinical workstations. Touch mode enables single-handed one-tube-at-a-time operation in high-throughput sample processing without requiring the operator to reach across the station to press a button between each sample.
Available Cap Colours
Compatible Vessels
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Source | AC adapter (wall-powered) — no internal battery |
| Operation Mode | Touch-activated — press to start, lift to stop |
| Fixed Speed | 5,600 RPM (constant — no battery sag) |
| Orbital Movement Diameter | 6 mm |
| Runtime | Unlimited — AC-powered |
| Maximum Mix Capacity | 50 mL (full container in 3 seconds) |
| LED Indicator | Rim ring — working status confirmation |
| USB Output Port | Yes — charges mobile devices when powered |
| Silicone Cap Colours | Blue · Green · Coral (interchangeable) |
| Stability System | Patented non-slip foot pad design |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V DC (via certified AC adapter) |
| Input Voltage (adapter) | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 6.6 × 5.9 × 3.3 in |
| Weight | 2.2 lb |
| Permissible Ambient Temp. | 5–40°C |
| Working Humidity | ≤80% RH |
| Protection Class | IP41 (DIN EN 60529) |
| Certifications | CE · cULus · CCC · SAA · FCC |
| Warranty | 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for assistance. This Mini Vortex Mixer is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or reach out directly to our support team at 855.943.3344 for pre-sales questions, quotes, and technical assistance.