Benchmark Orbi-Shaker Touch Screen Orbital Shaker with Rubber Mat Platform 13″ x 12″ (BT3001)
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The Benchmark Scientific Orbi-Shakerโข with Touch Screen Display (BT3001) is a high-capacity benchtop orbital shaker designed for dependable mixing and agitation in daily life-science and general lab workflows. Built around a 13″ x 12″ non-slip rubber mat platform, it is well suited for common labware such as tissue culture flasks, Petri dishes, and staining trays, making it a strong match for searches like platform orbital shaker, orbital shaker for flasks, Petri dish shaker, and staining tray orbital shaker. With capacity up to 9 ร 500 mL, 5 ร 1 L, or 2 ร 2 L, BT3001 helps labs scale throughput on the benchtop without moving to a large footprint shaker.
For performance and repeatability, BT3001 uses a horizontally circular 19 mm orbit (preferred for swirling action, mixing, and aeration) and provides digital speed control from 30 to 300 rpm with 1 rpm increments. A 1 minute to 99 hour timer (or continuous run) supports everything from quick mixing to long incubation-style agitation. For multi-protocol labs, the BT3001 supports MAGic Clampโข accessories to quickly exchange flask clamps and holders, helping teams move between flask sizes or vessel formats with less downtime. It is also rated for an operating temperature range of +4ยฐC to +65ยฐC, supporting use in many temperature-controlled lab environments when needed.
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Product Highlights
- Touch screen orbital shaker for streamlined control: Easy-to-use touch screen interface for repeatable control of speed and run time.
- High-capacity benchtop platform shaker: Supports up to 9 x 500 mL, 5 x 1 L, or 2 x 2 L for higher-throughput mixing on the benchtop.
- 13" x 12" non-slip rubber mat platform: Ideal for tissue culture flasks, Petri dishes, and staining trays for everyday lab mixing and wash/stain workflows.
- 19 mm orbit for aeration & mixing: Horizontally circular 19 mm orbit promotes robust swirling action for effective mixing and aeration in flasks and general containers.
- Precise speed control: 30โ300 rpm with 1 rpm increments for protocol-specific agitation and improved reproducibility.
- Fast changes with MAGic Clampโข accessories (patented): Instantly exchange flask clamps and compatible holders to adapt as protocols and vessel sizes change.
Quick Q&A (Common Buyer Questions)
- Q: What labware is the standard rubber mat platform best for?
- A: The included non-slip rubber mat platform is ideal for tissue culture flasks, Petri dishes, and staining trays, and it also works well for general containers used in routine mixing.
- Q: What is the orbit and why does it matter?
- A: The BT3001 uses a 19 mm orbit, commonly preferred for more robust mixing and improved aerationโespecially useful for flask workflows.
- Q: How much can it shake at once?
- A: The listed capacity is up to 9 x 500 mL, 5 x 1 L, or 2 x 2 L (layout and vessel retention dependent).
- Q: Can I switch between flask clamp sizes quickly?
- A: Yes. The BT3001 supports MAGic Clampโข accessories, allowing fast clamp/holder changes to support multiple vessel formats.
- Q: What should I verify before ordering?
- A: Confirm bench space/clearance for the shaker and your intended vessel layout, and ensure your setup stays within the listed load capacity.
Specifications
| Model / SKU | BT3001 |
| Speed Range | 30 to 300 rpm |
| Speed Increment | 1 rpm |
| Orbit | 19 mm |
| Timer | 1 min. to 99 hr or continuous |
| Platform Size | 13 x 12 in. / 33 x 30 cm |
| Load Capacity | 5 x 1 L or 14 lb (6.4 kg) |
| Operating Temperature Range | +4ยฐC to +65ยฐC |
| Dimensions | 11 x 16.2 x 3 in. / 28 x 41 x 7.5 cm |
| Weight | 25 lb (11.5 kg) |
| Electrical | 115V or 230V, 50โ60 Hz; 50W |
| Warranty | 2 years |
2 Years