Edmund Bühler KM 2 / KM 2 Akku Miniature Shakers
Edmund Bühler

Edmund Bühler KM 2 / KM 2 Akku Miniature Shakers

Series: Miniature Shakers

Model: KM 2 / KM 2 Akku

Compact orbital shakers with a 200 × 295 mm platform and a 2 kg load capacity; the KM 2 Akku provides at least 40 hours of off-grid battery operation for mobile or mains-independent use.

Application / measured object:

Mixing samples in Erlenmeyer flasks and small vessels; Akku supports operation without a mains connection.

Application area:

Product overview

KM 2 and KM 2 Akku provide orbital mixing for small sample vessels. KM 2 is mains-powered; the Akku version includes a battery for operation without a mains connection.

Models and key specifications

Parameter KM 2 KM 2 Akku
Motion orbital orbital
Max. load 2 kg 2 kg
Shaking speed 5 – 220 rpm, in steps of 5 5 – 220 rpm, in steps of 5
Stroke 20 mm 20 mm
Order No. 6113 000 6135 000

Key features

  • Both use a 200 × 295 mm platform with a 2 kg maximum load, 20 mm orbit and 5–220 rpm speed in 5 rpm steps.
  • KM 2 Akku provides at least 40 hours of battery operation, with approximately 10 hours charging time and a 12 V, 7 Ah battery.
  • Mains operation supports 0–99 hours 59 minutes or continuous operation.
  • KM 2 loading examples are nine 100 ml or two 500 ml Erlenmeyer flasks; the Akku page lists twenty 10 ml or twelve 50 ml flasks.

Technical specifications

Parameter KM 2 KM 2 Akku
Motion orbital orbital
Shaking platform 200 x 295 mm 200 x 295 mm
Max. load 2 kg 2 kg
Shaking speed 5 – 220 rpm, in steps of 5 5 – 220 rpm, in steps of 5
Stroke 20 mm 20 mm
LED display 0 – 99 h 59 min / continuous —
Order No. 6113 000 6135 000
Electrical supply 100 – 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz —
Enclosure protection IP 21 IP 21
Heat emission approx. 0.5 – 2 W approx. 0.5 – 2 W
Ambient temperature 4°C to 45°C 4°C to 45°C
Relative humidity ~ 95 % (non-condensing) ~ 95 % (non-condensing)
Dimensions (w x d x h) 250 x 415 x 145 mm 250 x 415 x 145 mm
Weight 8.1 kg 10.5 kg
Battery charging time — approx. 10 h
Runtime Battery — min. 40 h
Runtime with mains cable — 0 – 99 h 59 min / continuous
Electrical supply battery charger — 100 – 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Internal electrical supply — 1 battery 12 V / 7 Ah

Basic equipment and optional accessories

Both include the basic platform and rubber mat; KM 2 Akku also includes the battery and charger/power unit.

Optional accessory Order number
Universal tray KM Mini 0052 119
Universal tray KM 0052 030
Clamping strip KM 0052 115
Universal tray KM Mini
Optional: Universal tray KM Mini shown loaded. Spring clamps, test-tube racks and their hinged feet are selected separately; flasks are shown for demonstration.

Applications and samples

Mixing samples in Erlenmeyer flasks and small vessels; Akku supports operation without a mains connection.

Selection guidance

Choose Akku for use away from mains power; check the battery version’s weight and dimensions separately.