Benchmark Orbi-Shaker CO2-MP Microplate Shaker (BT4500)

$3,593.36

The Benchmark Scientific Orbi-Shakerโ„ข CO2-MP (BT4500) is an incubator-compatible microplate orbital shaker built for demanding COโ‚‚ incubator conditions where heat and humidity can corrode or destabilize standard plate shakers. Purpose-designed for microplate mixing inside a humidified COโ‚‚ chamber, it operates from 0โ€“65ยฐC and tolerates up to 100% humidity, supporting consistent workflows such as cell culture plate agitation, ELISA plate mixing, deep-well plate resuspension, reagent blending, and microplate incubation assays without removing plates from controlled conditions.

For labs focused on contamination control and stable incubator setpoints, the BT4500โ€™s included remote controller lets you set and adjust speed and time without opening the incubator door, reducing COโ‚‚ loss and temperature drift during runs. A 6-position microplate platform secures standard and deep-well plates, while the 200โ€“1200 rpm range and compact 2 mm orbit deliver thorough, repeatable mixing for protocols that call for COโ‚‚ incubator shaking, microplate orbital agitation, or humidity-resistant plate shaking in a confined incubator footprint.

Description

Product Highlights

  • COโ‚‚ incubator microplate shaker (all-environment design): Engineered for microplate orbital shaking in harsh incubator conditions, including elevated heat and near-saturated humidity.
  • Remote control for closed-door operation: Set and adjust speed/time without opening the incubatorโ€”helping maintain COโ‚‚ concentration, temperature stability, and sterile workflow practices.
  • Microplate orbital mixing for cell culture & assays: Ideal for cell-based assay agitation, ELISA plate mixing, deep-well resuspension, reagent blending, and microplate incubations performed inside COโ‚‚ chambers.
  • High-speed plate shaking with compact orbit: 200โ€“1200 rpm capability with a tight 2 mm orbit supports thorough, uniform well mixing while fitting typical incubator shelf spaces.
  • 6-position microplate platform included: Holds up to six standard or deep-well plates for higher-throughput incubator shaking.
  • When to choose this model: Best fit when you need an incubator-compatible plate shaker to run protocols without repeatedly removing plates from controlled COโ‚‚ / humidity conditions.

Quick Q&A (Common Buyer Questions)

Q: Will this microplate shaker run inside a humidified COโ‚‚ incubator?
A: Yesโ€”it’s designed for COโ‚‚ incubators and other extreme environments, rated for 0โ€“65ยฐC and up to 100% humidity.
Q: Can I change settings without opening the incubator door?
A: Yesโ€”the included remote controller allows you to set and adjust shaker parameters without exposing the chamber.
Q: How many plates can it shake at once?
A: The included platform secures up to six microplates (standard or deep-well).
Q: What type of motion does it use for microplate mixing?
A: Orbital shaking with a compact 2 mm orbit and a 200โ€“1200 rpm speed range, suited to thorough well mixing.
Q: What should I verify before purchase?
A: Confirm your incubatorโ€™s internal shelf dimensions and allowable shelf load capacity to ensure proper fit and safe operation.

Specifications

Model BT4500 (Orbi-Shakerโ„ข CO2-MP)
Speed Range 200 to 1200 rpm
Speed Increment 1 rpm
Orbit 2 mm
Timer 1 min to 99 hr or continuous
Operating Temperature Range 0ยฐC to 65ยฐC
Maximum Humidity Up to 100%
Platform Size 13 x 12 in / 33 x 30 cm
Load Capacity 6 x microplates
Dimensions 11.9 x 13.4 x 3.5 in / 30 x 34 x 9 cm
Weight 25 lb (11.5 kg)
Cord Length 60.5 in / 154 cm
Electrical 115V or 230V, 50โ€“60 Hz; 600W
Warranty 2 years

2 Years