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, combination 15 x 0.5 and 20 x 1.5ml

H5000-CMB by Benchmark Scientific is a dual-format interchangeable block for Benchmark MultiTherm Touch and MultiTherm Vortex shaker-incubators, holding 15 × 0.5 ml and 20 × 1.5 ml tubes in a single block. Precision-contoured wells deliver uniform thermal transfer across all 35 positions from 0°C to 100°C. A practical choice for molecular biology labs that routinely use both 0.5 ml and 1.5 ml tubes in the same workflow.

Manufacture

Block, custom drilled, for tubes/vials up to 40mm tall

H5000-CU by Benchmark Scientific is a custom-drilled exchangeable block for the MultiTherm H5000 series thermoshakers, precision-machined to fit non-standard tube or vial formats up to 40 mm tall — supporting 0–100°C temperature control with simultaneous orbital mixing for cryovials, diagnostic tubes, septum vials, and other specialized containers. Contact MBP to specify tube dimensions and request a lead time.

Block, microplate, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-MP by Benchmark Scientific is an exchangeable standard microplate block for the MultiTherm Touch™ H5100 shaker series, holding one SBS-footprint 96-well plate with a 0–105°C operating range. It delivers temperature-controlled mixing in 96-well format for ELISA incubation, cell-based assays, enzyme kinetics, and bead-based workflows.

Block, multipurpose for liquids, beads, etc. Chamber dimensions: 4 x 2.6 x 1"

H5000-WB by Benchmark Scientific is an open-well multipurpose interchangeable block for MultiTherm&trade; shakers. The 4 &times; 2.6 &times; 1-inch chamber holds liquids, beads, and miscellaneous small vessels for heating, cooling, and mixing over the 0&ndash;100&deg;C range. Compatible with Benchmark MultiTherm H5000-series instruments.

Combination block, 15x0.5ml and 20x1.5ml, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-CMB by Benchmark Scientific is a combination heating block for the MultiTherm Touch (H5100-HCT), holding 15 × 0.5 mL and 20 × 1.5 mL microtubes simultaneously at 0–105°C. The 35-well exchangeable block allows concurrent incubation of two microtube formats in a single heating cycle, reducing tube transfer steps in molecular biology workflows.

Extra Stainless Steel Shelf

The H2300-SH by Benchmark Scientific is an extra stainless steel shelf (10.5 × 8 in / 26.7 × 20.3 cm) designed for the H2300-HC2 MyTemp Mini CO2 benchtop incubator. Autoclavable for sterile installation between culture runs. Available from MBP Inc. for cell culture labs across the USA and Canada.

Heated lid for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-HL by Benchmark Scientific is a heated lid for the MultiTherm Touch H5100 series of thermoshakers, providing active top heating up to 105°C across all H5100 block formats (0.2 ml to 50 ml tubes and microplates) to eliminate condensation and evaporation during PCR, enzyme digestion, and incubation protocols. Compatible with the full H5100 block lineup.

MAGic Clamp™ magnetic clamp, 3000ml Erlenmeyer (max. 4)

H1000-MR-3000 by Benchmark Scientific is the MAGic Clamp™ magnetic flask clamp for 3,000 mL (2.8/3 L) Erlenmeyer and 2.8 L Fernbach flasks, holding up to four flasks simultaneously on the MAGic Clamp platform (H1000-MR, sold separately). The magnetic attachment mechanism allows tool-free rapid exchange between different flask sizes. Compatible shakers include the Benchmark Incu-Shaker 10L, 10LR, 20L, 20LR, and Orbi-Shaker XL.

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 3000mL Erlenmeyer (max. 4)

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 2000mL Erlenmeyer (max. 5)

MAGic Clamp Tube rack, 30x15mL & 20x50mL tubes (max. 1)

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 1000mL Erlenmeyer (max. 4)

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 500mL Erlenmeyer (max. 6)

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 250mL Erlenmeyer (max. 8)

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 125mL Erlenmeyer (max. 12)

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 50mL Erlenmeyer (max. 20)

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 25mL Erlenmeyer

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, one microplate (max. 4)

MAGic Clamp™ Magnetic Clamps Accessories

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 30x15ml &20x50ml tubes (max. 4)

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 72x14mm culture tubes

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 32x15ml, tubes (max. 8)

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 15x50ml, tubes (max. 8)

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 4x500ml or 600ml conical bottles (max. 1)

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 12 x 1.5/2.0ml tubes, horizontal

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 4 x 15ml tubes, horizontal

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 2 x 50ml tubes, horizontal

MAGic Clamp™ tilted holder for 15mL and 50mL tube racks (max 8)

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack Accessories

Magic Clamp™ Patent Product

MAGic Clamp™ magnetic clamp, 5000ml Erlenmeyer (max. 4) 20L Series Only

H1000-MR-5000 by Benchmark Scientific is a magnetic clamp accessory for the H1000-MR MAGic Clamp platform, securing up to four 5000 mL Erlenmeyer flasks on Benchmark Scientific's 20L Series shakers. The tool-free magnetic attachment system speeds flask loading in large-volume culture and fermentation workflows. Note: compatible with 20L Series shakers only; the H1000-MR platform is sold separately. Contact MBP at customerservice@mbpinc.net for ordering details.

Optional Adapter, 20 x 0.5 ml for microplate shakers

The BT1500-A05 by Benchmark Scientific is a 20 × 0.5 mL microtube adapter for the BT1500 Orbi-Shaker MP and H6004 Incu-Mixer MP4 microplate shakers. Enables orbital mixing of 0.5 mL microtubes on an existing microplate shaker platform.

Optional Adapter, 20 x 1.5/2.0 ml for microplate shakers

BT1500-A1520 by Benchmark Scientific is a 20 × 1.5/2.0 ml microtube adapter for the Orbi-Shaker MP (BT1500) and H6004 microplate shaker platforms, converting the microplate footprint to accommodate standard microtubes without changing instruments. Ideal for DNA/RNA extraction, bead-based assays, and enzymatic incubations in microtube format. Procurement teams at academic and research institutions can order through MBP using catalog number BT1500-A1520.

Optional CO2 gas regulator

The H2300-REG by Benchmark Scientific is a CO2 gas regulator accessory for the H2300-HC2 MyTemp Mini CO2 benchtop incubator. It regulates cylinder pressure down to incubator-safe inlet pressure and is required when connecting to a bottled CO2 supply without an existing line regulator. Available from MBP Inc. for cell culture labs across the USA and Canada.