Novara™ 6-Position Microplate Vortex Mixer & Incubator, High-Temp (HPS6)

The Novara™ HPS6 is the flagship of the line, designed for demanding high-throughput laboratory environments. With a 6-position capacity and an expanded thermal ceiling of 100°C, this unit can replace multiple smaller incubators, consolidating your workflow into a single, high-precision station. Whether you are managing complex ELISA arrays or high-temperature catalytic reactions, the HPS6 delivers the power and control your research requires. A 480W heating system and a brushless motor reaching 1600 RPM keep performance consistent even with dense samples.

Most benchtop mixers utilize a generic 2mm orbit, but the HPS6 features a specialized 3mm horizontal orbit, providing the increased agitation energy necessary for thorough resuspension. A generous 50mm vertical clearance allows for extra-deep well plates, specialized reagent reservoirs, and high-profile blocks that will not fit in many conventional units.

Unlike standard multi-plate mixers that force a "start-all" approach, the HPS6 features independent timing for all 6 positions visible on a high-contrast LCD screen. This allows researchers to add or remove plates at different intervals without interrupting the incubation of others. Combined with a maintenance-free brushless DC motor and an Auto-Preheat function that readies the chamber while you prep samples, the HPS6 is built for continuous operation in high-traffic core facilities.

To reduce the "edge effect" common in high-capacity incubators, the HPS6 uses a wrap-around heating lid design. By enveloping the plates in a consistent thermal shroud, the unit prevents condensation and keeps samples in the outer wells within ±0.5°C, like those in the center. Adaptive temperature control adds another layer of protection: if the temperature drifts, the HPS6 detects it and quickly restores the set point, then eases off the heat near your target to prevent overshoot that could compromise delicate samples.

The high-resolution LCD allows you to lock in your exact needs with 1 RPM and 0.1°C increments. From its rapid ramp-up times (RT to 100°C in ≤ 20 mins) to its built-in hardware over-temperature protection, every feature of the HPS6 is designed to support the reproducibility required for validated laboratory SOPs.

Not sure whether 2, 4 or 6 plate positions suit your lab? Our heated microplate shaker buying guide compares the HPS2, HPS4 and HPS6 side by side.

• Novara-HPS6-Brochure.pdf