PLANETARY CENTRIFUGAL MIXING

SK-MP12T

Microplates / tube holders

Mix, defoam and collect droplets in microplates and compatible tube holders.

SK-MP12T planetary centrifugal mixer for microplates

Vessel format: Microplates / tube holders
Published load / position: Confirm holder rating
Vacuum assistance: Non-vacuum model

Cup sizes are nominal vessel volumes, not useful fill. Published loads are per position; confirm vessel inclusion and the selected adapter. Plate and barrel holders require configuration-specific review.

Two motions. One mixing process.

Planetary centrifugal motion combines vessel rotation with revolution around a central axis. Material is mixed inside the supported vessel without a conventional immersed blade.

Parallel plate preparation.

Review plate dimensions, sealing and holder load together. Cup throughput figures are not a plate capacity rating.

Full model description

This high-speed microplate mixer is designed to deliver uniform sample mixing and rapid removal of fine air bubbles, helping improve the reliability and consistency of measurement results. It can process multiple microplates at once, enabling simultaneous mixing and defoaming in a short time for greater laboratory efficiency.

With dedicated adapters, the system accommodates 18-well, 96-well, 384-well, and 1536-well full-size microplates, making it highly versatile for a wide range of applications. Optional adapters also allow mixing and defoaming of microtubes and culture tubes, while the unit can spin down droplets from up to 12 PCR plates and microplates at the same time, further streamlining sample preparation workflows.

Conceptual motion diagram. Vessel and holder geometry vary by model.

Controls and handling.

Mixing controls

Operating features and reference symbols

Throughput
•18-well, 96-well, 384-well, and 1536-well
•2kg x 2 cups

Function
• Individual rotation and revolution control.
• Step operation to help with stubborn materials.

SK-MP12T Large Microplate Mixer illustration 1

SK-MP12T Large Microplate Mixer illustration 2

Find your application fit.

Application examples

Explore the sample-preparation tasks supported by the microplate format.

Mix, defoam & collect droplets

This system is well suited for a wide range of laboratory sample preparation applications, including the mixing of cell culture solutions, biochemical assay solutions, beads, solvents, and reagents. It is ideal for pretest defoaming and spin-down processes, helping remove fine air bubbles and collect droplets efficiently before analysis.

Prepare plates & tubes

The system also supports high-throughput screening workflows and is especially useful for mixing and defoaming PCR tubes, PCR tube plates, microplates, and various other test tubes, improving preparation consistency and measurement reliability.

View mixing principles & example results

Microplate mixing performance example. Select the image to enlarge.

Planetary centrifugal mixing principle — Mixing principle. Select the image to enlarge.

Mixing before-and-after examples — Before-and-after examples. Select the image to enlarge.

Technical specifications.

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Model data

Cup size		6 plates x 2 (10 in the case of 384-well microplates)
Max throughput		2kg x 2 cups
Speed of revolution		Settable at 9 steps
Speed of rotation		Settable at 10 steps
Settable time		Maximum 25 minutes (5 step total)
Step mode		5 steps Continuous operation can be performed with 5 different types of operation patterns (condition settings)
Conditions setting memory	User-settable channels	90 CH
	Fixed data channels	10 CH
Power supply voltage		Three-phase 200-240V　Three-phase 380-415V
Power consumption		2.5kW
External dimensions		W646×D663×H851 (mm)
Weight of the main unit		Approx. 225kg

* It differs machine throughput depending on materials characteristic.
* Revolving speed may change depending on materials characteristic.
* Detailed specification may change without prior notice.