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, 35x2ml, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-20 by Benchmark Scientific is a 35 × 2 mL interchangeable aluminum block for the MultiTherm Touch shaking incubator (H5100 series), covering a temperature range of 0–105 °C. Swaps in seconds to convert the MultiTherm Touch for 2 mL microtube workflows.

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Block, 384 well plate, for MultiTherm Touch

The H5100-384 by Benchmark Scientific is an interchangeable block for a single 384-well plate on the MultiTherm Touch Vortex Mixer (H5100 series). Temperature range 0–105°C, instrument speed up to 3,000 rpm. Extends MultiTherm Touch to high-density 384-well plate workflows.

Block, 4x50ml, for MultiTherm Touch

The H5100-500 by Benchmark Scientific is a 4-position block for 50 mL conical tubes, designed for the MultiTherm Touch Vortex Mixer (H5100 series). Temperature range 0–105°C, up to 3,000 rpm. Extends the MultiTherm Touch to the largest tube format in the H5100 block lineup.

Block, 54 x 0.5ml

H5000-05 by Benchmark Scientific is a precision-contoured 54 × 0.5 ml exchangeable block for the MultiTherm H5000 series thermoshakers, supporting 0–100°C and 200–750 rpm for high-throughput enzymatic reactions, PCR setup, and bead-based assay workflows in 0.5 ml microtube format. Interchangeable with other H5000-series blocks for multi-format flexibility.

Block, 6 x 50ml

H5000-500 by Benchmark Scientific is a precision-contoured 6 × 50 ml exchangeable thermoshaker block compatible with the MultiTherm H5000 series, supporting temperatures from 0 to 100°C and speeds of 200–750 rpm. Precision-contoured wells ensure uniform thermal transfer across all six positions. Ideal for cell lysis, enzymatic digestion, and hybridization protocols requiring simultaneous heating and agitation of 50 ml conical tubes.

Block, 8x15ml, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-150 by Benchmark Scientific is an interchangeable block for the MultiTherm Touch™ shaking incubator (H5100 series), holding eight 15 mL conical tubes over a 0–105 °C temperature range. Precision-contoured wells deliver uniform thermal contact while the instrument's orbital drive (200–3,000 rpm, 3 mm orbit) provides continuous mixing. Tool-free block swaps allow rapid format changes between 15 mL tubes and other H5100 block configurations on the same instrument.

Block, 8x5ml centrifuge tubes, for MultiTherm Touch

The H5100-5MT by Benchmark Scientific is an interchangeable block for the MultiTherm Touch platform, configured for 8 × 5 mL centrifuge tubes with a temperature range of 0–105°C and shaking speed up to 1,000 rpm — instrument sold separately.

Block, 96 well PCR plate, 96x0.2ml tubes, for MultiTherm Touch

The H5100-02 by Benchmark Scientific is a 96-well PCR plate block accessory for the MultiTherm Touch (H5100-HCT) vortex shaker-heater. It accepts one standard 96-well PCR plate or 96 × 0.2 mL tubes and provides temperature control from 0 to 105°C. Suited for restriction digests, enzyme inactivation, hybridization, and plate-based NGS library prep steps with simultaneous shaking. Available from MBP Inc.

Block, 96 x 0.2ml or one PCR plate

H5000-02 by Benchmark Scientific is a precision interchangeable block for the MultiTherm Touch™ shaking incubator, holding ninety-six 0.2 mL PCR tubes or one standard 96-well plate over a 0–100 °C temperature range. Precision-contoured wells ensure uniform thermal contact across all wells without oil or water baths. Ideal for PCR setup, enzymatic incubations, and high-throughput plate assays in academic, clinical, and biopharma labs.

Block, 96x1000µl plate, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-1DWMP by Benchmark Scientific is an interchangeable block for the MultiTherm Touch Thermoshaker (H5100), designed for 96-well × 1,000 µL (1 mL) deep-well plates. Paired with the H5100 instrument it delivers temperature control from ambient −20°C to 105°C (±0.5°C uniformity) and up to 3,000 rpm mixing, supporting high-throughput DNA extraction, protein digestion, and bead-based purification in a single 96-position run. The block is sold separately from the H5100 instrument.

Block, 96x2ml plate, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-2DWMP by Benchmark Scientific is a 96-well, 2 mL deep-well microplate block for the MultiTherm Touch shaker (H5100-HCT), providing 0–105°C temperature control with precision-contoured wells for uniform heat transfer across all 96 positions. Sold separately from the H5100-HCT instrument; installs tool-free. Contact MBP at customerservice@mbpinc.net for block configuration guidance across the H5100 range.

Block, 96x500µl plate, for MultiTherm Touch

H5100-5DWMP by Benchmark Scientific is the 96-well 0.5 mL deep-well plate block for the MultiTherm Touch H5100 thermoshaker, covering 0–105°C. It is sold separately from the H5100 instrument and is not compatible with the original MultiTherm H5000.94 at MBP; order using catalog number H5100-5DWMP at mbpinc.net/quickorder.