Benchmark Orbi-Shaker MP Microplate Shaker with 4-Position Platform (BT1502)
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The Benchmark Scientific Orbi-Shaker™ MP (BT1502) is a high-speed microplate orbital shaker engineered for labs that need to mix multiple microplates at once without sacrificing consistency. Built around a 3 mm orbit and digital speed control up to 1500 rpm, the BT1502 is optimized for thorough, repeatable plate mixing for common workflows tied to buyer searches like “multi-plate microplate shaker,” “4 plate shaker,” “PCR plate shaker,” and “ELISA plate mixer.” It includes a dedicated platform designed to run up to four microplates simultaneously (standard or deep-well), making it a strong fit for higher-throughput sample prep where you want to process multiple assay plates in parallel.
Operationally, the BT1502 is designed to reduce handling time between runs: plates are instantly secured on the 4-position platform without springs, clamps, or tools, which supports fast changeovers when you are cycling through multiple plates per batch. It is also rated cold room and incubator safe (+4°C to +65°C), and deep-well plates are supported (with a max of 1000 rpm for deep-well formats), helping you match RPM to plate type while maintaining uniform mixing across multiple plates in the same run.
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Product Highlights
- Mix up to 4 microplates at the same time: Includes a dedicated 4-position platform so you can shake multiple plates in parallel for higher-throughput workflows.
- High-speed microplate mixing for faster batch processing: Digital speed control up to 1500 rpm for rapid, repeatable plate agitation (max 1000 rpm with deep-well plates).
- 3 mm orbit optimized for microplate well mixing: Compact orbit supports thorough mixing of small volumes across microplates and PCR plates.
- Tool-free plate securing for quick changeovers: Plates are instantly secured on the platform without springs, clamps, or tools—ideal when running multiple plates per session.
- Standard and deep-well plate compatibility: Run standard plates at high speed, or deep-well plates up to 1000 rpm for secure, consistent mixing.
- Cold room & incubator safe operation: Rated for +4°C to +65°C for protocols requiring controlled-temperature mixing.
Quick Q&A (Common Buyer Questions)
- Q: Can this shaker mix multiple microplates simultaneously?
- A: Yes. The included platform is designed to hold and mix up to four microplates at the same time (standard or deep-well).
- Q: Do I need clamps or tools to secure plates?
- A: No. Plates are secured on the platform without springs, clamps, or tools for faster plate swaps between batches.
- Q: What’s the benefit of mixing four plates in one run?
- A: It improves throughput and consistency by applying the same RPM/time settings to multiple plates in parallel—useful for ELISA, PCR/qPCR prep, and plate-based assays.
- Q: Can it run deep-well plates at full speed?
- A: Deep-well plates are supported, but the maximum speed is 1000 rpm with deep-well plates.
- Q: Can it be used in temperature-controlled environments?
- A: Yes. It is rated for cold room and incubator use from +4°C to +65°C.
Specifications
| Model / SKU | BT1502 |
| Speed Range | 200 to 1500 rpm (max 1000 rpm with deep-well plates) |
| Speed Increment | 10 rpm |
| Orbit | 3 mm |
| Timer | 1 min to 99 hr or continuous |
| Load Capacity | Up to 4 microplates |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | +4°C to +65°C |
| Dimensions | 13.1 x 11.7 x 4.7 in (33.3 x 29.8 x 12 cm) |
| Weight | 12 lb (5.5 kg) |
| Electrical | Universal voltage 100–240V, 50–60 Hz; 250W |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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