Shaking Incubator

Shaking Incubator Accessories

<h2>What Are Shaking Incubator Accessories?</h2>
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Shaking incubator accessories are platform attachments and replacement components that secure culture vessels to the shaking deck, expand the range of vessel types a single incubator can accommodate, and maintain safe operation at high agitation speeds. The primary accessories are flask clamps (spring-type or magnetic-attachment systems) for Erlenmeyer flasks of specific volumes, tube racks for culture tubes and centrifuge tubes, microplate holders for 24-well, 96-well, and deep-well plate formats, universal platforms with non-slip surfaces for various container types, and adhesive mats for securing irregularly shaped vessels. Accessories are not universally interchangeable: platform slot patterns, clamp arm geometry, and attachment mechanisms vary by manufacturer and model, so confirm compatibility with the specific shaking incubator before ordering. Always match the flask clamp size to the exact flask volume in use; undersized clamps allow movement that damages cultures, and oversized clamps do not seat correctly in platform slots.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What You Will Find:</h2>
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">MultiTherm Touch blocks offer specialized holders for cryotubes, PCR plates, and centrifuge tubes up to 5ml.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Microplate blocks provide secure, uniform agitation for standard and deep-well 96-well plates.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Universal spring platforms offer a flexible solution for holding various bottle and flask sizes on a single surface.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Precision tube adapters allow you to mix 0.2ml to 2.0ml tubes with perfect stability and heat transfer.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Stainless steel shelves help you maximize your incubator&rsquo;s internal capacity for static or upright samples.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose Shaking Incubator Accessories</h2>
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Flask clamp size and type
Flask clamps are specified by flask volume: 50 mL, 125 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, and 2 L are the standard sizes. One-piece stainless steel clamp construction is preferable to spot-welded or riveted designs for durability at high agitation speeds. For flasks 2 L and above, clamps with a secondary girdle ring provide additional security during prolonged shaking at 200 rpm or above. Magnetic clamp systems (such as MAGic Clamp-style designs) allow tool-free, rapid exchange between flask sizes without loosening bolts.
Tube racks
Tube racks for shaking incubators accommodate standard 10 mL, 14 mL, 17 mL, 50 mL, and culture tube formats, slotted into the platform deck. Adjustable tube racks that fit multiple tube diameters offer more flexibility than fixed-diameter designs. Confirm the number of tube positions and whether the rack base fits the specific platform slot pattern of your incubator.
Microplate holders
Microplate holders secure 96-well, 24-well, deep-well (2 mL per well), and skirted PCR plate formats to the shaking platform. Platforms designed for microplates typically operate at smaller orbit sizes (19 mm) and higher speeds (up to 400 rpm) compared to flask platforms. Confirm that the holder is rated for the plate format and the speed required by your protocol.
Universal platforms and adhesive mats
Universal platforms with rubber-coated surfaces provide a non-slip base for tissue culture flasks (T-25, T-75), Petri dishes, staining trays, and containers that do not fit standard clamps. Adhesive mats function similarly and are useful for microcentrifuge tube arrays or multiple small containers. Replace adhesive mats periodically as tackiness degrades with repeated use and autoclaving.
Platform compatibility
Before purchasing accessories, identify the platform slot pattern (tab-and-slot vs. screw-mount vs. magnetic) specific to your shaking incubator model. Accessories from the same manufacturer as the incubator are the safest choice; third-party platforms may fit universal tab-and-slot patterns, but should be verified before high-speed use.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Stainless steel flask clamps are the preferred material for autoclavability and chemical resistance. Verify whether accessories can be autoclaved at 121 degrees C; not all rubber or plastic components on tube racks and mats withstand repeated steam sterilization. The load capacity of the platform (in kg per position) limits the total mass of vessel plus culture volume that can be safely agitated; exceeding this limit at high speed stresses the drive bearings. For heavy-use labs running continuous 24-hour shaking protocols, select clamps with single-piece construction and check the drive belt or brushless motor specifications for continuous-duty cycle ratings.&nbsp;
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Block , 24 x 2ml HPLC/ Autosampler Vials (12 x 32mm)

H5000-1232 by Benchmark Scientific is a 24-position MultiTherm interchangeable block for 2&nbsp;mL HPLC/autosampler vials (12&times;32&nbsp;mm). Precision-contoured wells enable uniform thermal transfer across all positions over the 0&ndash;100&deg;C range. A drop-in accessory for HPLC sample preparation, derivatization, and LC-MS digest workflows.

Manufacture

Block for 5ml centrifuge tubes

H5000-5MT by Benchmark Scientific is an exchangeable heating block for the MultiTherm series (H5000-H, H5000-HC), holding 15 × 5 mL conical centrifuge tubes at 0–100°C. Precision-contoured wells ensure uniform thermal transfer across all 15 positions. Designed for DNA extraction, enzymatic digestion, and cell lysis workflows requiring 5 mL tube format on the MultiTherm platform.

Block for one Deep Well Micro Plate

H5000-DWMP by Benchmark Scientific is a deep-well microplate block for the original MultiTherm™ Shaker H5000 series, holding one 96-well deep-well plate (max well height 54 mm) at 0–100°C and 200–750 rpm with precision-contoured wells. Sold separately from the H5000 instrument; not compatible with the MultiTherm Touch H5100 (which uses H5100-1DWMP or H5100-2DWMP).

Block for one Micro Plate

H5000-MP by Benchmark Scientific is a precision microplate thermal block for the MultiTherm™ H5000-series shaker, accommodating one standard 96-well SBS-footprint microplate with 0–100°C temperature control and precision-contoured wells for uniform heat distribution. Note: H5000-MP is for H5000-series instruments only — not compatible with the H5100-series MultiTherm Touch. Contact MBP at customerservice@mbpinc.net to confirm instrument compatibility before ordering.

Block, 12 x 15ml

H5000-150 by Benchmark Scientific is a 12 × 15 mL tube block for the original MultiTherm™ Shaker H5000 series, delivering 0–100°C temperature control and 200–750 rpm mixing with precision-contoured wells for uniform thermal transfer. The block is sold separately from the H5000 instrument and is not compatible with the MultiTherm Touch H5100.

Block, 24 tubes, 12mm diameter, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-12 by Benchmark Scientific is a 24-position heating block for 12 mm outer-diameter tubes, designed for the MultiTherm Touch Thermoshaker (H5100). When fitted to the H5100 instrument, it delivers temperature control from ambient −20°C to 105°C (±0.5°C uniformity) and mixing speeds up to 3,000 rpm. The block is sold separately from the H5100 instrument and is interchangeable with the full range of H5100-series blocks.

Block, 24 x 12mm

H5000-12 by Benchmark Scientific is a 24-position exchangeable heating block for the MultiTherm™ H5000-H and H5000-HC shaker platforms, designed for 12 mm diameter tubes with a 0–100°C operating range. Precision-contoured wells ensure uniform thermal transfer across all 24 positions for temperature-controlled incubation and agitation workflows.

Block, 24x0.5ml, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-05 by Benchmark Scientific is a 24 × 0.5 ml precision-contoured exchangeable block for the MultiTherm Touch H5100 series of thermoshakers, supporting 0–105°C temperature control and speeds up to 3000 rpm with ±0.5°C uniformity across all 24 positions. Compatible with the H5100 heated lid (H5100-HL) and the full H5100 block lineup for multi-format flexibility.

Block, 24x1.5/2ml cryotube, for MultiTherm Touch

The H5100-2CR by Benchmark Scientific is a 24-position block for 1.5 mL or 2.0 mL cryotubes, compatible with the MultiTherm Touch Vortex Mixer (H5100 series). Supports the full instrument temperature range of ambient −20°C to 105°C and speeds up to 3,000 rpm.

Block, 35 x 1.5ml

The H5000-15 by Benchmark Scientific is a 35-position block for 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes, compatible with the H5000-H and H5000-HC MultiTherm shakers. Temperature range 0–100°C, with precision-contoured wells for uniform thermal transfer.

Block, 35 x 2.0ml

H5000-20 by Benchmark Scientific is an interchangeable block for the MultiTherm Touch™ shaking incubator, holding thirty-five 2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes across a 0–100 °C temperature range. Precision-contoured wells ensure uniform thermal contact with each tube for consistent incubation in enzymatic reactions, protein work, RNA/DNA incubations, and cell lysis workflows. Tool-free installation and compatibility with the H5000-H and H5000-HC shakers.

Block, 35x1.5ml, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-15 by Benchmark Scientific is a 35-position, 1.5 mL tube block for the MultiTherm Touch shaker (H5100-HCT), providing 0–105°C temperature control with precision-contoured wells. Sold separately from the instrument; installs tool-free. Compatible with standard Eppendorf-style 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes. Contact MBP at customerservice@mbpinc.net for block selection guidance across the H5100 range.