Belly Dancer Orbital Shaker - Start Up Kit

$2,164.06

Optimal Movement for Tissue Culture and Blotting Applications

The unique, undulating motion of The Belly Dancer® orbital shaker by IBI is expertly designed to provide optimal movement for tissue culture, staining and destaining gels, as well as Northern, Southern, or Western blotting, and immunoprecipitation. The system features a simple liquid agitation mechanism, with an orbiting platform flexibly anchored at four corners. When adjusted by the platform pitch control collar, this setup offers an extremely effective combination of a rocking platform mixer and orbital shaker. The agitation provided by The Belly Dancer® is gentler yet more efficient than ordinary shakers, thanks to its smooth combination of vertical and horizontal orbital motion, which allows for rapid solvent exchange in various applications while protecting sensitive cell lines from sheering during cell culture.

Durable Construction and Versatile Functionality

The Belly Dancer® is built to last, with a simple yet durable construction made from chemically resistant materials, including stainless steel and anodized aluminum parts, all finished with a high bake ester coating. The shaker features an open-sided platform that accommodates oversized containers and a removable, washable non-skid platform mat. Additionally, the flat power cord is designed to pass through incubator door gaskets without compromising the controlled environment. The platform’s motion can be easily adjusted using the pitch control collar, allowing for movement ranging from level to an 8° pitch. Capable of holding up to 20 lbs and operating with minimal noise, The Belly Dancer® functions within an ambient temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and offers variable speeds from 0 to 100 RPM, with smooth operation even at low speeds.

Compatibility and Key Features

The 2nd Story Platform accessory for The Belly Dancer® doubles the usable platform capacity, featuring 4.5" aluminum spacer legs and a non-skid removable mat. Notably, The Belly Dancer® Shaker was previously manufactured by Stovall Scientific, and all IBI accessories and replacement parts remain fully compatible with the Stovall Belly Dancer®. Key features include adjustable speed (0–100 RPM) and platform pitch control (0°–8°), doubling the usable platform space with two 12” x 12” platforms, and the ability to operate in cold rooms and CO2 incubators (0°C–40°C). The unit comes with The Belly Dancer® – 115 V unit (BDRAA115S) and the 2nd Story Platform Kit (ACCAA0001). Enjoy FREE UPS Ground Shipping with your purchase.

Orbital Shaker Video:

The Belly Dancer Video:

Physical Specifications:

Base Footprint:15” x 15”
Standard Platform:12” x 12”
Overall Height (w/ Single Platform):9”
Overall Height (w/ 2nd Story Platform):14”
Distance between Platforms:4.5”
Product Weight (w/ 2nd Story Platform):20 lbs.
Shipping Weight (w/ 2nd Story Platform):24 lbs.
Maximum Weight on Platforms:20 lbs.
Orbit Size:1”
Operating Temperature Range:0°-40° C
Maximum Operating Humidity (Non-Condensing):97%
Operates in CO2 Incubator: Yes
Operational Speed:0-100 RPM
Platform Pitch Control:0°-8°
Electrical:115 V – 50/60 Hz

Operation Manual Links:

Operation Manual

Platform Installation

Read through entire instructions first, and then go back through step by step:

You are going to remove the 4 screws from each corner of the top platform. These screws hold the grommets in place that the tubing/legs attach to on the underside of the platform. • Remove ONE at a time. • Replace each screw with the threaded end of the 2nd story posts. Tighten. • Once all 4 screws have been replaced with 4 posts. • Place the 2nd story platform on top of the 4 posts. • Use the 4 screws that you removed from the bottom platform to attach the top platform to the posts. Now you are done.

The Belly Dancer® is making a squeaking noise what should I do to quiet this?

Putting a drop of non-penetrating oil in the tilt assy will quiet the unit. (DO NOT use WD-40)

Why does the case of The Belly Dancer® have dust on it?

The dust being generated is from the washer. The washer is a wear item and keeps the metal parts from rubbing together. Most of the particles are re-absorbed by the rubber washer, however, when there are heavier loads on the unit, some dust will/may appear on the top of the case. This is not a defect.

Replacement Links:

BDROM0006 - Replacement Leg Instructions

BDROM0002 - Motor Replacement Instructions

Lab Start Up Links:

Lab Start Up Kits

Parts & Accessories Link:

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Blot Boxes Link:

Blot Boxes

1. Belly Dancer Orbital Shaker

The Belly Dancer® shaker has a simple, durable construction and is made of chemically resistant materials including stainless steel and anodized aluminum parts with a high bake ester finish on the case.

2. Belly Button Orbital Shaker

The IBI Scientific Belly Button® Shaker is a compact version of The Belly Dancer® shaker. Designed with available space in mind, the Belly Button shaker has an 8” x 8” foot print and an overall height of only 5 inches.