3D Rockers Accessories

<h2>What are 3D rocker accessories?</h2>
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3D rocker accessories are the interchangeable tube holders, platform mats, and container-retention clips that allow a 3D rocking platform to be used with different vessel types beyond flat trays resting directly on the platform surface. Tube holder accessories fix microcentrifuge, 15 mL, or 50 mL conical tubes in defined positions on the platform, enabling the 3D rocking motion to agitate tube contents without requiring a separate tube rotator. Non-slip platform mats grip trays, gel boxes, and flat containers by friction, preventing them from sliding during rocking. Container clips secure the edges of blot containers or larger trays at higher speeds.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Flat mats (small and large) for flask, plate, and container stable placement&nbsp;</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Dimpled mats designed safely hold tubes during mixing</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Stacking platforms with flat or dimpled mats to increase space for working area</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Platform options with different clearances provide flexibility in multiple setups</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Additional platform separators provide more vertical capacity</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Packs for securing bigger and irregular lab vessels</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Small and large platform sizes to match different models of rockers</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Interchangeable accessories for personalized mixing configurations</li>
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<h2>How to choose 3D rocker accessories</h2>
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Match tube holder accessories to your tube size and the rocker model
Tube holders for 3D rockers are designed for specific tube formats &mdash; microcentrifuge (1.5 mL and 2 mL), 15 mL conical, and 50 mL conical &mdash; and attach to the platform via a platform-specific mounting system. Confirm that the tube holder accessory is listed as compatible with your specific 3D rocker model, since mounting systems vary between manufacturers.
Use a non-slip mat for flat containers at low to moderate rocking speeds
A non-slip silicone or rubber platform mat holds flat trays and gel boxes by friction at rocking speeds up to approximately 20&ndash;25 rpm, suitable for most blot and gel incubation applications. At higher speeds or steeper tilt angles, the tray may slide despite the mat, and dedicated container clips provide more secure retention.
Choose container clips or tray holders for heavier or larger containers
For large gel staining dishes or containers with significant weight or liquid volume that might slide on the platform, dedicated container clips or tray holder frames that attach to the platform edges provide secure retention at any rocking speed. These are important when working with larger format blots or multiple staining trays simultaneously.
Consider a multi-format accessory kit for maximum versatility
A set covering a non-slip mat, microcentrifuge tube holder, and 50 mL conical tube holder allows the same 3D rocker to serve flat-surface and tube-mixing applications without separate orders per format, and is the standard starting accessory purchase for a new 3D rocker installation.
Verify material compatibility with your lab cleaning agents
Platform mats and tube holders are typically made from polypropylene, silicone, or polyurethane, and should be compatible with your lab disinfectants. Silicone mats resist common lab disinfectants; check materials for compatibility with bleach-based or solvent-based cleaning protocols used.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Tube holders for 3D rocking platforms must secure tubes against centrifugal and gravitational forces during the tilting cycle, and the holder's design determines the maximum safe rocking speed. As of 2026, universal tube holders fitting multiple formats from a single base mount have become available, reducing the number of separate accessories needed for labs mixing different tube sizes on the same 3D rocker.
<a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the MBP team today </a>to request a quote and find the right accessories for your 3D rocker.

3D Rocker Accessories

Additional platform separators (4 ea.). Adds 1.25" to platform separation

BR2000-SP by Benchmark Scientific is a pack of four platform separators for the BenchRocker™ BR2000, each set adding 1.25 inches of vertical clearance between stacked platform levels. They enable rocking of taller containers — blotting boxes, 50 ml conicals, Erlenmeyer flasks — that exceed the BR2000's standard 2.75-inch platform clearance.

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Dimpled Mat, large 12" x 12"

The BR1000-DIMPLED by Benchmark Scientific is a large-format (12 x 12 in) dimpled rubber mat designed as a replacement or spare platform surface for compatible Benchmark rocker and shaker instruments. The autoclavable dimpled surface grips tubes and vessels to prevent slippage during rocking, blotting, or 3D mixing motions. Ideal for lab managers maintaining multiple rocker platforms or replacing worn mats on BenchBlotter, BenchRocker 3D, BioMixer 3D, and BlotBoy 3D units.

Dimpled Mat, small 10.5" x 7.5"

The B3D-DIMPLED by Benchmark Scientific is an autoclavable 10.5 x 7.5 in. dimpled rubber replacement mat for the Mini BlotBoy 3D Rocker (B3D1008) and MiniMixer 3D Nutating Shaker (B3D1020). Dimple pattern secures microcentrifuge and blood collection tubes up to 50 mL during nutating motion without clips or straps.

Flat Mat, extra large 14" x 12"

The BR2000-FLAT by Benchmark Scientific is an extra-large 14 x 12 inch autoclavable flat rubber mat for the BenchRocker 2D variable-speed rocker (BR2000) and compatible Benchmark Scientific platforms. Flat surface accommodates flasks, culture bottles, gel trays, and staining dishes. Sold as a replacement or spare mat. Do not use on 12 x 12 in platforms (BR1000, BlotBoy B3D1308).

Flat Mat, large 12" x 12"

BR1000-FLAT by Benchmark Scientific is a 12" × 12" flat rubber mat for the Benchmark MiniMixer™ 3D (B3D1020), BioMixer™ 3D (B3D1320), BenchBlotter, and BenchRocker platforms. Use when mixing flat-bottomed vessels such as Western blot trays, gel boxes, or microplates. Order via mbpinc.net/quickorder or customerservice@mbpinc.net.

Flat Mat, small 10.5" x 7.5"

The B3D-FLAT by Benchmark Scientific is an autoclavable flat rubber replacement mat (10.5 x 7.5 in., 27 x 19 cm) for the Mini BlotBoy 3D Rocker (B3D1008) and MiniMixer 3D Nutating Shaker (B3D1020). Flat surface is optimal for gel trays, microplates, and flat-bottomed culture vessels. Use B3D-DIMPLED for round-bottom tubes on the same platform.

LaBungee™ 4 cord bungee cord pack 7" to 12" working size

B0718 by Benchmark Scientific is the LaBungee™ 4-cord bungee pack with 7" to 12" working size — four elastic tie-down cords with hooks for securing flasks, bottles, and irregular vessels to lab rocker and shaker platforms. Compatible with Benchmark Scientific BenchWaver B3D5000 and similar platforms.

Optional Stacking Platform with Flat Mat (4.5” clearance)

B3D5000-STK by Benchmark Scientific is the optional stacking platform for the BenchWaver™ 3D Rocker (B3D5000). Adds a second working level with 4.5" clearance above the base platform, doubling blot tray and microplate capacity on a single instrument. Includes non-slip flat mat. Fits B3D5000 only.

Optional dimpled mat for use with a variety of tubes

The B3D5000-DIMP by Benchmark Scientific is an optional 13.5 x 13 inch autoclavable dimpled mat for the BenchWaver 3D Rocker (B3D5000). Use in place of the standard flat mat when running tubes, conicals, or cylindrical containers on the BenchWaver platform. Sold as 1 mat per unit. The BenchWaver ships standard with a flat mat.

Stacking platform, large 12"x12" with dimpled mat (3.0" separation)

The BR1000-STACK-D by Benchmark Scientific is a 12 x 12 in. stacking platform with dimpled rubber mat, adding a second rocking tier to BenchBlotter, BenchRocker 2D, and BlotBoy 3D systems. Dimpled mat pattern grips round-bottom tubes during agitation. Vertical clearance approximately 3.0 in. - VERIFY against current Benchmark documentation before specifying to end users.

Stacking platform, large 12"x12" with flat mat (3.0" separation)

BR1000-STACK by Benchmark Scientific is a 12&quot; &times; 12&quot; flat-mat stacking platform for the BenchBlotter&trade; BR1000 2D rocker, adding a second work level with 3.0 inches of vertical clearance. It doubles the BR1000&apos;s usable rocking area within the same footprint, accommodating two blotting trays, staining boxes, or tube racks simultaneously within the instrument&apos;s 5 lb load limit.

Stacking platform, small 10.5"x7.5" with dimpled mat (3.0" separation)

The B3D-STACK-D by Benchmark Scientific is a 10.5 x 7.5 inch stacking platform with autoclavable dimpled mat for Mini BlotBoy 3D Rocker (B3D1008) and compatible Benchmark small-platform 3D instruments. Adds a second working tier at approximately 2.75-3.0 inch clearance. Dimpled surface grips tubes. For flat-vessel applications, use B3D-STACK (flat mat variant).