Surge Scientific · MI0101001 · Mini Vortex Mixer
Mini Vortex Mixer — Touch-to-Mix · 5,000 RPM · 6 mm Orbit · Palm-Sized
Touch-Activated · Fixed 5,000 RPM · 6 mm Orbital Diameter · Silicone Top · Zinc Alloy Base · IP42 · CE · cULus · FCC Certified
Some lab tasks don't need a full-size vortexer taking up 30% of the bench — they need a single touch, a five-second spin, and the result. The MI0101001 is a 2.2 lb thimble-form vortexer that delivers 5,000 RPM through a 6 mm orbit the moment a tube touches the silicone head. A zinc alloy base keeps it planted under full-speed mixing loads. A chemically resistant polypropylene body handles reagent contact without degrading. Power-on, press, release — that's the full operating procedure.
The Case for a Dedicated Touch-Activated Mini Vortexer
Full-size vortexers are the right tool for high-throughput mixing runs, continuous mode operation, and protocols that require speed adjustment. For everything else — the quick resuspension between PCR steps, the cell pellet that needs breaking up before flow cytometry, the reagent vial that needs a 10-second homogenisation before pipetting — they occupy bench space and require a button press or speed dial that costs more time than the actual mix.
Touch-activated operation changes that workflow. The MI0101001 sits at the edge of the bench or inside a fume hood corner. Contact the silicone top with any tube from a 0.5 mL microcentrifuge tube to a 50 mL conical — it spins instantly at 5,000 RPM through a 6 mm orbit that generates the vortex fast enough to homogenise a full 50 mL container in five seconds. Release the tube and the mixer stops. No mode switching, no dial adjustment, no continuous-mode deactivation. The chemistry is: touch starts, release stops, every time, from the first use to the last.
Touch-to-Mix — Three Steps, Every Time
Power On
Plug in. The 12 V low-voltage supply powers the instrument. No settings, no mode selection, no warm-up. Ready instantly.
Press Tube to Head
Contact the silicone cup with any tube. Motor engages immediately at 5,000 RPM. The 6 mm orbit generates a full vortex within the first rotation.
Release to Stop
Lift the tube. Motor stops instantly. No residual spin, no mode to exit. Sample is mixed — move to the next step.
5,000 RPM · 6 mm Orbit — Full Vortex in One Motion
Fixed at 5,000 RPM through a 6 mm orbital diameter, the MI0101001 generates a full-depth vortex powerful enough to homogenise a 50 mL conical tube in five seconds — without adjusting speed, without activating continuous mode, and without waiting for ramp-up. The fixed-speed architecture means every mix produces the same result, the same way, every time.
Zinc Alloy Base — Stays Planted Under Load
The base is cast zinc alloy — dense enough that the 1 kg instrument does not walk across the bench under 5,000 RPM orbital loads. The patented non-slip foot pad design adds grip to the alloy weight, enabling true one-hand operation: hold the tube to the head, the mixer stays exactly where it is.
Material-by-Zone Engineering
Each zone of the instrument is built from the right material for its function. Silicone top — flexible, chemically inert, autoclavable, grips every tube diameter without clamping. Polypropylene body — lightweight, chemical-resistant, withstands routine reagent splash. Zinc alloy base — dense and vibration-damping, the mechanical anchor that keeps the instrument stationary.
12 V Low-Voltage Operation — Six Global Certifications
Operating at 12 V through a certified external adapter means the working circuit never carries mains voltage — a meaningful safety advantage in wet lab environments and shared benches. The power supply carries CE, cULus, CCC, SAA, and FCC certifications — covering US, Canadian, European, Chinese, and Australian electrical safety standards simultaneously.
50 mL fully mixed in 5 seconds. That is the operational definition of the MI0101001's 5,000 RPM + 6 mm orbit combination — not a theoretical maximum, the actual result on a full 50 mL conical. For the dozens of quick homogenisation steps in a typical molecular biology or clinical prep workflow, that five-second cycle time adds up to significant time recovered across a working day.
Key Features
- Touch-activated operation — press to start, release to stop
- Fixed speed: 5,000 RPM
- Orbital movement diameter: 6 mm
- Mixes full 50 mL container in 5 seconds
- Silicone top — flexible, chemically inert, multi-tube compatible
- Polypropylene body — chemical-resistant, lightweight
- Zinc alloy base — dense, vibration-damping, stable under load
- Patented non-slip foot pad design — no walking under load
- One-hand operation — no second hand needed to stabilise
- Low operating voltage: 12 V DC — safe in wet lab environments
- Motor output: 7.2 W
- Protection class: IP42 (DIN EN 60529)
- Compact footprint: Ø3.9 × 3.0 in body
- Lightweight: 2.2 lb (1 kg)
- Works with: microcentrifuge tubes, 15 mL & 50 mL conicals, vials
- Universal voltage adapter: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input
- Certifications: CE · cULus · CCC · SAA · FCC · RoHS
- 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty
5,000
RPM Fixed
Full-depth vortex from first contact — no speed ramp-up, no setting required
5 sec
50 mL Mix Time
Full 50 mL conical homogenised — 6 mm orbit doing the work in seconds
12 V
Operating Voltage
Low-voltage safety in wet labs — mains never enters the working circuit
Built Right — Material by Zone
Top / Contact Surface
Silicone
Flexible, chemically inert, grips all tube diameters without clamping. Withstands autoclave sterilisation. Replaceable.
Body / Housing
Polypropylene
Lightweight chemical-resistant polymer. Handles routine reagent splash and solvent contact without surface degradation.
Base / Anchor
Zinc Alloy
Dense cast alloy provides the mass and vibration damping that keeps the instrument stationary at 5,000 RPM orbital loads.
Ideal Applications
General Laboratory
PCR tube resuspension, enzyme and buffer homogenisation, cell pellet disruption, reagent vial mixing before pipetting, quick ELISA plate strip reconstitution. Anywhere a two-second touch is faster than reaching for a full-size vortexer.
Cosmetics & Tattoo Industry
Nail polish, tattoo ink, gel polish, eyelash adhesive, pigment suspension, acrylic paint homogenisation. The silicone head works on any small vial or container — no adapter needed. A bench fixture for colour-work studios and formulation labs.
Point-of-Care & Clinical
Blood tube mixing, urine sample homogenisation, rapid diagnostic reagent preparation, and any high-volume single-tube workflow where full-size vortexers create throughput bottlenecks. IP42 rating handles the clinical wet bench environment.
Compatible Vessels & Attachments
Certifications & Compliance
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | MI0101001 |
| Color | Blue |
| Operation Mode | Touch-activated — press to start, release to stop |
| Fixed Speed | 5,000 RPM |
| Orbital Movement Diameter | 6 mm |
| Maximum Mix Capacity | 50 mL (full container in 5 seconds) |
| Motor Output | 7.2 W |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V DC (low-voltage) |
| Input Voltage (adapter) | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Top Material | Silicone |
| Body Material | Polypropylene |
| Base Material | Zinc alloy |
| Dimensions (Ø × H) | Ø3.9 × 3.0 in (approx. Ø99 × 76 mm) |
| Weight | 2.2 lb (1 kg) |
| Permissible Ambient Temp. | 5–40°C |
| Permissible Humidity | ≤80% RH |
| Protection Class | IP42 (DIN EN 60529) |
| Certifications | CE · cULus · CCC · SAA · FCC · RoHS |
| 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. MI0101001 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.