Description
The BIOBASE BPA-SD08 Platelet Agitator is an eight-layer benchtop agitation system designed to provide controlled, continuous horizontal reciprocating motion for platelet-bag handling workflows in blood banks, transfusion departments, hospitals, laboratories, and research facilities.
The system combines a stainless-steel frame, smooth molded trays, LCD operating-speed display, adjustable motor control, and an AC servo motor intended to support quiet, stable operation. Each layer accommodates two 200 mL bags, providing a nominal total capacity of up to sixteen 200 mL bags when all eight layers are used.
What is the BPA-SD08 all about?
The BPA-SD08 uses a left-to-right horizontal oscillation pattern with a 35 mm movement amplitude and a fixed operating frequency of 60 oscillations per minute. Its removable-style molded trays have smooth, burr-free surfaces designed to reduce the risk of physical damage to blood bags during routine agitation.
An integrated LCD screen displays operating speed, while the speed-adjustable drive system and AC servo motor support smooth and comparatively quiet operation. The stainless-steel structural frame provides a durable, easy-to-clean exterior appropriate for controlled laboratory and blood-processing environments.
The unit operates from a universal AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz power supply, allowing deployment across a broad range of domestic and international facilities without separate voltage-specific product variants.
Key Features
- Eight-layer platelet agitation configuration
- Two 200 mL bag positions per layer
- Nominal total capacity of sixteen 200 mL bags
- Horizontal left-and-right reciprocating motion
- Fixed frequency of 60 oscillations per minute
- 35 mm oscillation amplitude
- LCD operating-speed display
- Adjustable motor control
- AC servo motor for smooth operation
- Mold-injected trays with smooth, burr-free surfaces
- Stainless-steel frame
- Easy-to-clean exterior surfaces
- Programmable timer from 0 to 9,999 minutes
- Universal AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical compatibility
Technical Specifications
| Specification | BPA-SD08 |
|---|---|
| Brand | BIOBASE |
| Model | BPA-SD08 |
| Product Type | Platelet agitator |
| Layer Count | 8 |
| Capacity per Layer | 2 × 200 mL |
| Nominal Total Capacity | 16 × 200 mL bags |
| Oscillation Frequency | 60 oscillations/minute |
| Oscillation Amplitude | 35 mm |
| Motion Pattern | Horizontal left-and-right reciprocating oscillation |
| Timing Range | 0–9,999 minutes |
| Display | LCD operating-speed display |
| Drive System | Speed-adjustable motor with AC servo motor |
| Frame Material | Stainless steel |
| Power Supply | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Condition | New |
| Supply Configuration | Factory-direct equipment |
Manufacturer specifications confirm the eight-layer design, capacity, motion pattern, electrical requirements, dimensions, and listed weights.
Dimensions and Shipping Information
| Measurement | Metric | Approximate U.S. Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Layer Tray Size | 400 × 280 × 40 mm | 15.75 × 11.02 × 1.57 in |
| Equipment Size | 423 × 330 × 502 mm | 16.65 × 12.99 × 19.76 in |
| Packaged Size | 534 × 439 × 650 mm | 21.02 × 17.28 × 25.59 in |
| Net Weight | 25 kg | 55.12 lb |
| Gross Shipping Weight | 33 kg | 72.75 lb |
The metric measurements and weights are manufacturer-published specifications; imperial values are rounded conversions.
SKU and MPN Mapping
| Field | Identifier |
|---|---|
| Truway Health SKU | TWH-BPA-SD08 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BPA-SD08 |
| Brand | BIOBASE |
| Product Family | Blood Bank Instruments |
| Variant Title | BPA-SD08 — 8-Layer, 16 × 200 mL Capacity |
Intended Applications
- Hospital blood banks
- Blood centers and collection facilities
- Transfusion-medicine departments
- Clinical laboratories
- Biomedical research facilities
- Platelet-processing workflows
- Medical teaching laboratories
- Government and institutional procurement
Included Configuration
- BIOBASE BPA-SD08 main agitator
- Eight agitation layers
- Molded blood-bag trays
- LCD operating interface
- Universal-voltage electrical system
- Standard manufacturer packaging
- Basic operating documentation, subject to the supplied factory package
Operational Note
The published specifications describe the BPA-SD08 as an agitation-only system. No integrated temperature-controlled chamber or platelet incubator is listed. Facilities requiring controlled-temperature platelet storage should use the agitator within a separately qualified environment or select a compatible incubated platelet-storage system. This conclusion is based on the manufacturer’s listed features and technical parameters.
Cleaning and Maintenance Guidance
Disconnect the unit from electrical power before cleaning. Use cleaning agents compatible with stainless steel, molded tray materials, and the facility’s infection-control procedures. Do not immerse the motor, display, controls, or electrical components. Routine users should inspect the trays, drive mechanism, electrical cord, and oscillation performance before operation.
