Orbital Shaker Accessories

<h2>What are orbital shaker accessories?</h2>
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Orbital shaker accessories are the platform attachments and holders that secure specific vessel types to a shaker platform during operation. Erlenmeyer flasks typically require spring-clip clamps that hold the flask securely while allowing unrestricted liquid movement, microplates use dedicated plate holders, tube rack inserts accommodate centrifuge and microcentrifuge tubes, and non-slip mats provide flexible placement for vessels during lower-speed mixing applications.
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<h2>What you will find:</h2>
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Dedicated Flask Platforms: Pre-configured platforms designed to securely hold specific sizes of Erlenmeyer flasks or standard microplates.
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Universal Magnetic Platforms: Versatile, metallic base platforms engineered for instant, tool-free swapping of magnetic clamps and tube racks.
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Magnetic Flask Clamps: Single-size and combo magnetic clamps designed for quick attachment to hold 25ml up to 500ml Erlenmeyer flasks.
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Magnetic Tube Racks: Specially designed magnetic racks to accommodate culture tubes, microplates, and large conical bottles in various orientations.
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<h2>How to choose orbital shaker accessories</h2>
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Select Erlenmeyer flask clamps by flask volume
Flask clamps are designed for specific flask sizes, including 125 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, and larger culture flasks. Each clamp is engineered to fit the dimensions of a particular flask size, ensuring secure retention during shaking.
Confirm compatibility with your shaker platform
Accessory mounting systems vary between manufacturers and shaker models. Before ordering, verify that the clamp, holder, or rack is listed as compatible with the specific orbital shaker platform being used.
Choose a microplate holder suitable for your application
Microplate holders secure standard microplates during incubation and mixing procedures. Different holder designs support different operating speeds and plate formats, making compatibility and intended use important selection criteria.
Use a non-slip platform mat for flexible vessel placement
Non-slip mats provide a simple solution for holding bottles, flasks, trays, and other containers at low to moderate shaking speeds. They are useful when vessel configurations change frequently and dedicated clamps are not required.
Verify tube rack capacity and platform fit
Tube rack inserts are available for common laboratory tube formats, including microcentrifuge tubes and conical centrifuge tubes. Confirm that the rack dimensions fit within the shaker platform and that the rack accommodates the desired number of samples per run.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Orbital shaker accessories are designed to keep vessels securely positioned while exposed to continuous circular motion. Flask clamps, plate holders, and tube racks should be selected according to vessel dimensions, operating speed, and platform compatibility. Stainless steel spring-clip clamps remain one of the most widely used accessory formats for laboratory culture applications due to their durability and secure retention.
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MAGic Clamp™ universal platform for flasks & tube racks (16 x16.5")

BT4010-MR by Benchmark Scientific is a 16 × 16.5-inch MAGic Clamp™ universal platform for the Orbi-Shaker™ XL and CO2 XL orbital shakers, using a patented magnetic attachment system that accepts flask clamps and tube racks tool-free. A single platform reconfigures instantly between Erlenmeyer flask formats (25 mL–2 L) and tube racks by swapping MAGic Clamp™ accessories (sold separately), eliminating format-specific platforms and lost fasteners in cell culture and fermentation workflows.

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MAGic Clamp™ universal platform for flasks & tube racks (18 x18")

The H1010-MR by Benchmark Scientific is an 18 x 18 inch MAGic Clamp universal platform for Erlenmeyer flasks and tube racks on the Benchmark Incu-Shaker 10L and Orbi-Shaker XL. Magnetic vessel attachment — no mechanical clamps required. Available from MBP Inc.

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Roller Platform, adjustable for uncommon vessels

The BT300-RB by Benchmark Scientific is an adjustable roller platform (8.5 x 10.5 in) for uncommon laboratory vessels, compatible with the BT302 Orbi-Shaker Jr. Enables rolling/rocking agitation of non-standard bottles, cylinders, and bags. Available from MBP Inc.

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Universal Spring Platform

The H1000-P-SP by Benchmark Scientific is a Universal Spring Platform (14 x 12 in, 2 lbs) for non-standard vessels on Benchmark Orbi-Shaker, Orbi-Shaker CO2, and Incu-Shaker Mini. Spring rack system grips irregular containers without vessel-specific clamps. 1-year warranty. Available from MBP Inc.

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