Solaris Orbital Shakers

Thermo Scientific Solaris Orbital Shakers set a high standard for reliability and technical innovation. Ruggedly built for demanding applications in busy research and GLP/GMP labs, they combine a new ergonomic design with key feature enhancements that help save you time, protect your process, and drive your science forward.

Reliability and technical innovation

Intuitive control for confident operation

Solaris Orbital Shakers feature an intuitive, full-color touchscreen interface that simplifies setup, monitoring, and control. Programs can be created, saved, and shared across shakers in the lab to support consistent execution and improved reproducibility.

Designed for easy cleaning and maintenance

Solaris Orbital Shakers are designed with smooth surfaces, rounded corners, and easy-to-remove platforms to simplify cleaning. Sealed components help protect critical parts and support long-term reliability.

Energy-optimized with Peltier technology

Select Solaris incubated and refrigerated shakers use advanced Peltier cooling technology to deliver precise temperature control with improved energy efficiency and quieter operation, supporting reliable incubated and refrigerated workflows.

Features

Operates in ambient and cold-room environments (5 °C to 40 °C), depending on configuration
Store up to 99 programs to support consistent, repeatable workflows
Supports a wide range of accessories for flexible vessel configurations
Includes data graphing and run history for monitoring and reproducibility
Features an intuitive touchscreen interface available in up to 10 languages
Designed with universal voltage compatibility (100–240 V) for flexible installation

Applications

The perfect fit for your applications

Solaris Orbital Shakers offer critical flexibility to meet virtually any application requirement. They also have high compatibility with GLP/GMP operations. The Solaris Open Air models are specially engineered to help support operation inside a range of lab equipment, including environmental chambers, incubators, and lab refrigerators for added flexibility.*

Cell and gene therapy

Stability testing (temperature controlled)
Vector construction and plasmid production procedures

Molecular biology/biochemistry

General mixing (buffers, stains)
Stain agitation for Southern, western, and northern blots, as well as Coomassie gel stain
Hybridizations: DNA/RNA, protein/protein, and DNA or RNA/protein binding

Bioprocessing

GLP/GMP compatible (open air)
Initiating bacterial, insect, yeast, and plant cell culture for protein and vaccine production
Validated compatibility with ISO Class 5 (Grade A/B) cleanroom (open air)

* User is responsible for safe operation of Solaris shakers in combination with any lab equipment.

Videos

Product literature

Technical note: Best practices for using adhesive mats on orbital shakers

Brochure: Solaris Orbital Shakers [EN]

Infographic: Solaris 2000 and 4000 Orbital Shakers [EN]

Green Fact Sheet: Solaris 4000R Incubated and Refrigerated Benchtop Shaker

Ordering information

Description	Platform size	Model	Catalog No.	Product link
Solaris Small Open Air Shaker	12" x 14"	Solaris 2000	SK2000	Shop now
Solaris Large Open Air Shaker	18" x 30"	Solaris 4000	SK4000	Shop now
Solaris Small Incubated Benchtop Shaker	11" x 14"	Solaris 2000 I	SK2001	Shop now
Solaris Small Incubated and Refrigerated Shaker	11" x 14"	Solaris 2000 R	SK2002	Shop now
Solaris Large Incubated Benchtop Shaker	18" x 18"	Solaris 4000 I	SK4001	Shop now
Solaris Large Incubated and Refrigerated Shaker	18" x 18"	Solaris 4000 R	SK4002	Shop now
Solaris 6000 Stackable Incubator Shaker	18" × 18"	Solaris 6000	SK6001	Shop now
Solaris 6000 Stackable Refrigerated & Incubated Shaker	18" × 18"	Solaris 6000	SK6002	Shop now