How Lab Shakers Work & How We Save You Time & Money

The Advantages of Leasing a Shaker with Excedr:

• Eliminates the upfront cost of purchasing equipment by spreading its cost over time
• Minimizes equipment downtime with included complete repair coverage and preventive maintenance
• Takes advantage of potentially 100% tax deductible* payments, providing you significant cash-savings
• Expedites the administrative work needed for instrument procurement and logistics
• Conserves working capital,  enabling you to reinvest in your core business and operations (staffing, inventory, marketing/sales, etc.)
• Accommodates all manufacturer and model preferences

*Please consult your tax advisor to determine the full tax implications of leasing equipment.

Laboratory shakers are a critical piece of equipment found in almost every lab designed to agitate, mix, or blend samples and solutions in test tubes, Erlenmeyer flasks, beakers, and other various glassware.

Shaker devices are also referred to as rockers, rotators, vortexers, or vortex mixers. However, they differ somewhat from mixers. Rather than mix, shakers apply different styles of motion, such as rotating, rocking, reciprocating, and orbiting to homogenize ingredients and achieve results. 

Shakers are an ideal device for many fields of study and development, including chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, clinical diagnostics, and cell culture and analysis. They are designed to deliver quality performance and accuracy, provide reliable sample preparation of liquids and suspensions, and ensure reproducible results. 

These machines have been a necessary part of experimentation, cell growth, and sample preparation for as long as scientists have understood the impact of motion on a substance. While choosing the right shaker can be a daunting task, there are a number of ways to help narrow the field. Without the proper instrumentation, your laboratory’s research can suffer.

Each type of shaker has different capabilities and configurations, and comes in a range of sizes, including benchtop, stackable, and floor models.

It is important to consider what experiments you wish to perform and which style of motion those experiments require.

Some other factors to consider include speed range, accuracy, temperature, and load capacity of the vessel used. A few of the many lab shaker styles include:

Sample mixing is an essential part of many preparative steps during research, making lab shakers a vital part of any facility.

Whether you need to vigorously mix or homogenize substances, or gently shake them to achieve the desired results, having the proper laboratory equipment with the exact shaking speed abilities you need is a must.

However, sometimes capital expenditures can add up, making purchasing equipment more difficult than you’d expect.

With our leasing program, you won’t have to worry about the upfront costs of purchasing, making it easier to acquire all the equipment you need while freeing up much needed monthly capital for other aspects of your lab. 

We also include preventative repair and maintenance coverage, so you can have peace of mind and minimize your downtime. Reach out today to learn more about our leasing program and receive a laboratory shaker lease estimate.

Operating Lease

This off-balance sheet financing structure provides three options at the end of the term. The lessee has the option to return the equipment to the lessor, renew at a discounted rate, or purchase the instrument for the fair market value. Monthly payments are also 100% tax deductible which yields additional monetary savings.

Sale-Leaseback

If you recently bought equipment, Excedr can offer you cash for your device and convert your purchase into a long-term rental. This is called a sale leaseback. If you’ve paid for equipment within the last ninety days, we can help you recoup your investment and allow you to make low monthly payments. This also frees up money in your budget rather than tying it down to a fixed asset.