Surge Scientific · VM112 · Mini Vortex Mixer — Battery Operated
Mini Vortex Mixer — Battery Operated · 5,600 RPM · 2-Hour Runtime · USB Power Bank
Cordless Touch-Activated · 1,600 mAh Built-In Lithium · LED Battery Indicator · USB Charging Port · Interchangeable Silicone Caps · IP41 · CE · cULus · FCC Certified
Everything the corded mini vortexer does, taken anywhere. The VM112 runs at 5,600 RPM on a fully self-contained 1,600 mAh lithium battery — two hours of continuous operation without a power outlet, a cable, or an adapter in reach. The rim-mounted LED indicator shows battery level at a glance. The USB port charges your phone or tablet when the mixer is plugged in. Touch to mix, lift to stop — same instant operation as the corded version, with zero cord management.
Why Cordless Changes More Than Just Where You Mix
The cable on a corded mini vortexer imposes a constraint that isn't always obvious until you run into it: the instrument can only be where the outlet is. In practice, that means mixing samples at the power strip end of the bench regardless of where the work is happening, routing cables past liquid containers, or passing the instrument hand-to-hand in a busy workspace. For field collections, biosafety cabinets without internal outlets, crowded shared benches, outdoor sampling, or any point-of-care setting away from dedicated bench space, the outlet constraint is simply impractical.
The VM112 removes that constraint entirely. The 1,600 mAh lithium cell provides two hours of continuous operation — enough to cover a full working sample prep session on a single charge. The rim LED ring confirms battery status before you start, so there are no mid-session surprises. The USB output means the mixer doubles as a pocket power bank when connected to a charger — one less device to carry. And at 5,600 RPM through a 6 mm orbit, the mixing performance is actually faster than the corded MI0101001's 5,000 RPM — cordless does not mean compromised.
Where Cordless Works — Places a Corded Mixer Can't Go
Biosafety Cabinets
No cable to route through cabinet gaskets, no outlet occupancy inside the hood. Mix samples entirely within the contained workspace — no cross-contamination risk from passing tubes in and out to the bench vortexer.
Field & Point-of-Care
Environmental sampling, mobile diagnostic stations, field clinics, and collection sites without bench power. The VM112 goes into a kit bag and operates wherever the sample collection happens — no generator or inverter required.
Studios & Shared Spaces
Tattoo studios, nail bars, artist spaces, and open-plan shared benches where trailing cables create hazards. Mix at the station where the work is happening, not at the outlet end of the room. No cable management, no trip hazard.
1,600 mAh Lithium — 2 Hours · LED Status · USB Output
Battery Status
2 Hours
Continuous Runtime
- 1,600 mAh built-in lithium cell — no replaceable batteries
- LED rim indicator shows real-time battery level during operation
- LED indicator also confirms working status — lit = active
- USB port charges mobile devices when mixer is plugged in
- Charges via standard USB cable — no proprietary charger
- Two hours continuous runtime covers a full sample prep session
- Fully charges from standard USB outlet between sessions
5,600 RPM — Faster Than the Corded Version
The VM112 runs at 5,600 RPM — 600 RPM faster than the corded MI0101001's 5,000 RPM — through the same 6 mm orbital diameter. Full 50 mL container mixed in 3 seconds at maximum speed. Cordless does not mean slower: the lithium cell delivers the full fixed-speed output every time, from the first touch on a full charge to the last touch near empty.
2-Hour Runtime · LED Rim Indicator
The 1,600 mAh lithium battery provides two hours of continuous operation on a single charge — sufficient for a full working morning of sequential sample mixing without interruption. The rim LED ring shows battery level at a glance before the session starts and changes intensity as the charge depletes, so there are no mid-protocol surprises.
USB Port — Mixer and Power Bank in One
When the VM112 is connected to a charger and powered on, the USB output port charges phones, tablets, and other USB devices simultaneously. In field settings and mobile labs where power access is limited, the mixer doubles as a power bank — one device serving two functions without additional kit weight.
Interchangeable Silicone Caps — Three Colours
Available with blue, green, or orange silicone caps — interchangeable between units for colour-coded sample tracking in multi-user labs, or simply as replacements as the contact surface wears. 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.
5,600 RPM cordless — faster than the corded MI0101001, fully wireless, and doubles as a USB power bank. Most battery-powered lab instruments accept a performance trade-off in exchange for portability. The VM112 doesn't: it runs 600 RPM faster than its corded counterpart, carries the same IP41 protection rating, and adds a USB output that the corded version doesn't have. Portable is better, here.
Key Features
- Cordless — no power outlet or cable required
- Fixed speed: 5,600 RPM (600 RPM faster than corded MI0101001)
- Orbital diameter: 6 mm
- Touch-activated — press to start, lift to stop
- Mixes full 50 mL container in 3 seconds
- Built-in 1,600 mAh lithium battery
- 2-hour continuous operation per charge
- LED rim indicator — battery level + working status
- USB output port — charges mobile devices while plugged in
- Charges via standard USB — no proprietary charger needed
- Interchangeable silicone caps — Blue / Green / Orange
- Colour-coded cap system for multi-user sample tracking
- Patented non-slip foot pad design — stable on bench
- One-hand operation — mixer stays planted under load
- Compact footprint: 6.6 × 5.9 × 3.3 in (LxWxH)
- Lightweight: 2.2 lb — portable, kit-bag friendly
- Protection class: IP41 (DIN EN 60529)
- Certifications: CE · cULus · CCC · SAA · FCC
- 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty
5,600
RPM Fixed
600 RPM faster than the corded MI0101001 — cordless and more powerful
2 hrs
Runtime
1,600 mAh lithium cell — full sample prep session on one charge
USB
Power Bank
Charges phones and tablets when plugged in — one device, two roles
Available Cap Colours
Ideal Applications
Lab & Biosafety Cabinet Work
In-hood sample prep without cable routing through cabinet gaskets, clinical point-of-care workstations away from bench power, and shared bench environments where outlets are occupied. The 2-hour runtime covers a full session; the LED indicator confirms charge status before committing to a run.
Field, Mobile & Point-of-Care
Environmental sample collection, mobile diagnostic kits, veterinary field work, and any setting where bench infrastructure isn't available. Weighing 2.2 lb and fitting into a standard sample kit bag, the VM112 brings vortex mixing capability anywhere the sample collection happens.
Cosmetics, Tattoo & Studio
Nail salons, tattoo studios, lash bars, and artist workstations where trailing cables create hazards and clutter. Mix at the client station, not at the wall outlet. The interchangeable colour-coded silicone caps allow colour assignment per station or per product type.
Compatible Vessels
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | VM112 |
| Power Source | Built-in 1,600 mAh lithium battery (cordless) |
| Operation Mode | Touch-activated — press to start, lift to stop |
| Fixed Speed | 5,600 RPM |
| Orbital Movement Diameter | 6 mm |
| Maximum Mix Capacity | 50 mL (full container in 3 seconds) |
| Battery Capacity | 1,600 mAh lithium |
| Runtime Per Charge | ~2 hours continuous operation |
| Battery Indicator | LED rim ring — battery level + working status |
| USB Output Port | Yes — charges mobile devices when plugged in |
| Charging Interface | Standard USB — no proprietary charger required |
| Silicone Cap Colours | Blue · Green · Orange (interchangeable) |
| Stability System | Patented non-slip foot pad design |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 6.6 × 5.9 × 3.3 in |
| Weight | 2.2 lb |
| Protection Class | IP41 (DIN EN 60529) |
| Permissible Ambient Temp. | 5–40°C |
| 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. VM112 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.