Benchmark Orbi-Shaker CO2-MP Microplate Shaker (BT4500)
$3,593.36
The Benchmark Scientific Orbi-Shakerโข 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 0โ65ยฐC 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 BT4500โs 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 200โ1200 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 incubatorโhelping 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: 200โ1200 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: Yesโit’s designed for COโ incubators and other extreme environments, rated for 0โ65ยฐC and up to 100% humidity.
- Q: Can I change settings without opening the incubator door?
- A: Yesโthe 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 200โ1200 rpm speed range, suited to thorough well mixing.
- Q: What should I verify before purchase?
- A: Confirm your incubatorโs internal shelf dimensions and allowable shelf load capacity to ensure proper fit and safe operation.
Specifications
| Model | BT4500 (Orbi-Shakerโข 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, 50โ60 Hz; 600W |
| Warranty | 2 years |
2 Years