Edmund Bühler Multi-Flask Shaker VKS 75 A control
Original manufacturer document covering the corresponding product specifications, configuration or applicable loading conditions.
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VKS 75 A / B control are floor-standing multi-flask shakers with a maximum load of 75 kg; A provides orbital motion and B horizontal reciprocating motion.
Models and key specifications
| Parameter | VKS 75 A control | VKS 75 B control |
|---|---|---|
| Motion | orbital | reciprocating (horizontal) |
| Max. load | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Shaking speed | 30 – 200 rpm, in steps of 5 | 30 – 200 rpm, in steps of 5 |
| Stroke | 26 mm | 50 mm (option: 36, 60 or 80 mm) |
| Order No. | 6111 000 | 6112 000 |
Key features
- 760 × 600 mm platform, 30–200 rpm in 5 rpm steps, touch display and programmable/continuous operation.
- A has a 26 mm orbit; B has a standard 50 mm stroke, with optional 36, 60 or 80 mm strokes.
- Options include a single-storey shaking plate, Combifix VKS, universal tray VKS, two-storey rack or three-storey Giant rack.
- Published loading examples: 500 ml Erlenmeyer flasks × 32, 2000 ml × 12, or 1000 ml separating funnels × 6.
- Install on the floor only; check load and permitted speed together against the manufacturer’s loading diagram.
- USB 2.0, RS-232 and the control interface are optional rather than basic equipment; select the safety package and defined-stop function for the specific model listed by the manufacturer.
- Defined stop is listed for A control only.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | VKS 75 A control | VKS 75 B control |
|---|---|---|
| Motion | orbital | reciprocating (horizontal) |
| Shaking platform | 760 x 600 mm | 760 x 600 mm |
| Max. load | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Shaking speed | 30 – 200 rpm, in steps of 5 | 30 – 200 rpm, in steps of 5 |
| Stroke | 26 mm | 50 mm (option: 36, 60 or 80 mm) |
| Runtime | programmable / continuous | — |
| Order No. | 6111 000 | 6112 000 |
| Electrical supply | 100 – 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz please indicate in case of order | 100 – 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz please indicate in case of order |
| Enclosure protection | IP 21 | IP 21 |
| Heat emission | max. 15 W | max. 15 W |
| Ambient temperature | 5°C to 50°C | 5°C to 50°C |
| Relative humidity | ~ 85 % | ~ 85 % |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 1050 x 835 x 250 mm | 1050 x 835 x 250 mm |
| Weight | 110 kg | 110 kg |
| Timer | — | programmable / continuous |
Load and speed
Load limits vary with speed, motion, stroke and rack tiers. Consult the original loading guide in the resource section below for the full combinations.
Basic equipment and optional accessories
Basic equipment is the device with touch display, without a shaking plate or rack system.
| Optional accessory | Order number |
|---|---|
| Shaking plate VKS (1-storey) | 0052 070 |
| Rack System Combifix VKS A | 0051 487 |
| Rack System Combifix VKS B | 0051 488 |
| Rack System Combifix VKS C | 0051 489 |
| Universal tray VKS 1-storey | 0051 474 |
| Rack System VKS (2-storey) | 0052 186 |
| Rack System VKS "Giant" (3-storey) | 0052 068 |
Applications and samples
Multiple large flasks, heavy vessels and batch samples requiring programmable, high-capacity mixing.
Selection guidance
After choosing A/B motion, select the platform and rack; the 75 kg maximum does not mean every rack can be fully loaded at 200 rpm.