Plasma Freezer FAQs

Yes. Platelet components require continuous, gentle agitation during storage. The motion helps keep the contents of the bag moving and helps reduce settling and clumping.

A platelet shaker provides this agitation using a gentle reciprocating motion.

A platelet shaker provides the movement. It gently agitates platelet bags so the contents stay in motion. A platelet incubator provides the controlled temperature environment. In practice, a platelet shaker is often placed inside a suitable incubator so the bags are both agitated and stored at 20°C to 24°C.
The Thermoline TPS-18 platelet bag shaker is designed to fit inside the Thermoline TMLR-200 refrigerated incubator. The TPS-18 operates at a fixed speed of 60 strokes per minute and has been specifically designed to hold platelet bags.
The Thermoline TPS-18 holds 18 large platelet bags or 54 small platelet bags when fully loaded. It is supplied with slide-out shelving and is designed for use in platelet bag storage applications.
Yes. The Thermoline TPS-18 platelet bag shaker is Australian made. It is designed to hold platelet bags, including larger bags now in use, and has a powder-coated steel finish.

Start with the number and size of platelet bags you need to store. Then match the shaker capacity to a compatible incubator that can maintain 20°C to 24°C.

For the Thermoline range, the TPS-18 platelet shaker and TMLR-200 refrigerated incubator are a matched combination. Contact ENLAKE if you need help confirming capacity, dimensions, lead time, freight, or suitability for your facility.