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Product Literature

myVolt™ Touch power supply

E2301 by Accuris Instruments is the myVolt™ Touch electrophoresis power supply, delivering 10–300 V at 4–400 mA (100 W max) via a 2 × 2-inch auto-rotating color touchscreen. Four parallel output terminal pairs support multiple gel tanks simultaneously. Universal 100–230 VAC input, built-in timer up to 20 hours, and 1 V / 1 mA increment control make the E2301 a versatile bench power supply for agarose and PAGE applications.

Output Setting

Voltage Output

Current Output

Max Wattage

Output Terminals

Timer

Safety

Display

Weight

Dimensions

Electrical

Manufacture

myVolt™ Touch power supply, 115V

myVolt™ Touch power supply, 230V

Water Baths

<h2>What Are Laboratory Water Baths?</h2>
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A laboratory water bath is a temperature-controlled instrument with a stainless steel tank filled with deionized water, an immersion heating element, a thermocouple or platinum resistance temperature sensor (PT100 or PT1000), and a PID microprocessor controller that maintains the water temperature within a tight band of the setpoint from ambient to 100 degrees C. Heat transfers from the warm water to the sample by conduction through the container walls, providing more uniform and gentle heating than direct contact with a hot block or hotplate. Standard capacities range from 5 liters (compact benchtop for 10-20 microcentrifuge tubes) to 30 liters (high-throughput for multiple flask incubations). Key construction features are the tank material (304 stainless steel standard; 316L for saline applications), lid type (gable, concentric ring, or flat), and the presence of a circulation pump. Select a water bath based on tank capacity (number and size of containers you process per run), required temperature range, stability specification, and whether active circulation is needed for uniformity.
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<h2>What you will find:</h2>
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<li>Digital water baths: Laboratory water baths designed to provide accurate, uniform temperature control for sample incubation, warming, and other routine applications.</li>
<li><a href="https://mbpinc.net/equipments/temperature-control-equipment/temperature-controlled-baths/water-baths/water-baths-accessories">Water bath accessories: </a>Test tube racks and optional microtube racks compatible with a variety of tube sizes to maximize bath capacity and sample organization.</li>
<li>Tube holding solutions: Racks designed for 0.5 mL, 1.5/2.0 mL, 15 mL, and 50 mL tubes to securely position samples during temperature-controlled incubation.</li>
<li>Lyophilization monitoring tools: Vacuum gauges for detecting the end of primary drying in freeze-drying applications.</li>
<li>Temperature-controlled laboratory equipment: Products that support consistent heating and reliable sample handling across research, clinical, and industrial laboratories.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose a Laboratory Water Bath</h2>
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Capacity: tank size and sample volume
Compact water baths with 5-8 L tanks accommodate 20-40 microcentrifuge or test tubes in standard racks and suit most small-lab molecular biology workflows. Mid-size 12-20 L tanks hold 50-100 tubes or multiple 250 mL Erlenmeyer flasks. Large-format 20-30 L baths handle simultaneous incubation of multiple flask sizes and are used in microbiological culture incubation and pharmaceutical dissolution testing. Confirm that the bath accepts the rack or tube holder format you use; some baths include stainless steel tube racks while others require separate purchase of tube racks or floating foam holders.
Temperature sensor type
PT100 and PT1000 platinum resistance temperature sensors (RTDs) are the current standard for digital water baths, providing high accuracy (plus or minus 0.3 degrees C at 37 degrees C for PT1000 sensors) and long-term stability without the hysteresis of bimetallic thermostats. PT1000 sensors are preferred for their lower self-heating current requirement, reducing sensor-induced temperature error at setpoint. NTC thermistor-based controls are used in lower-cost models; they are accurate near calibration temperature but less linear across the full operating range.
Analog vs. digital control
Analog water baths use a bimetallic thermostat and a dial for setpoint selection; they are less expensive but offer temperature stability of only plus or minus 1-3 degrees C and require manual reading of an external thermometer. Digital water baths with PID microprocessor control, LED or LCD display, and PT100/PT1000 sensors achieve plus or minus 0.2-0.5 degrees C stability and display actual and setpoint temperatures simultaneously. For GLP-compliant research environments and clinical applications, digital units with data logging and calibration documentation are required.
Lid type
Gable (slanted ridge) lids reduce condensate dripping onto samples by running condensation to the bath walls. Concentric ring lids provide flexible access for different container sizes (Erlenmeyers, test tubes, beakers) without removing the lid entirely. Flat lids are simple and cost-effective. Ball blanket systems (polyethylene hollow spheres floating on the bath surface) reduce evaporation and maintain temperature without a rigid lid, allowing easy sample access without cooling the bath.
Stainless steel grade
304 stainless steel tanks are standard for most molecular biology applications using deionized or distilled water. 316L stainless (with molybdenum addition) provides superior resistance to chloride-ion pitting corrosion and is preferred for baths that use saline solutions, phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), or any salt-containing media. Seamless welded tanks without internal crevices are easier to clean and prevent microbial biofilm accumulation in corners and seams.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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A digital water bath with a 20 L stainless steel tank and PT100 sensor achieves temperature accuracy of plus or minus 0.3 degrees C at 37 degrees C and stability of plus or minus 0.5 degrees C; a 20 L bath typically heats from ambient to 37 degrees C in 8-12 minutes at full power. Water baths intended for cell culture work at 37 degrees C require weekly water changes and antimicrobial additive use, as uncleaned baths at 37 degrees C can accumulate diverse microbial communities within days. Over-temperature protection and low-water alarms are mandatory safety features for any new water bath purchase; confirm that both are standard (not optional upgrades) in the unit specification before ordering. Digital water baths with microprocessor PID control, non-mercury PT1000 sensors, and integrated over-temperature protection are standard purchases for all new laboratory water bath installations, replacing legacy analog thermostat models.&nbsp;
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Browse our full water bath collection and <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">reach out to the MBP team</a> for a quote today.

myBath™ Digital Water Bath Series Accessories

myBath™ Digital WaterBaths

B2000 by Benchmark Scientific is the myBath Digital Water Bath series, available in 2L, 4L, 8L, and 12L capacities. All models feature seamless stainless steel chambers, digital temperature control to ambient+5 to 100C, and Quik-CAL in-lab calibration (4L, 8L, 12L).

Temperature Range

Temperature Accuracy (2L/4L)

Temperature Accuracy (8L/12L)

Temperature Increments (2L)

Temperature Increments (4L/8L/12L)

Temperature Uniformity

Exterior (WxDxH) (2L)

Exterior (WxDxH) (4L)

Exterior (WxDxH) (8L)

Exterior (WxDxH) (12L)

Chamber (WxDxH) (2L)

Chamber (WxDxH) (4L)

Chamber (WxDxH) (8L)

Chamber (WxDxH) (12L)

Weight (2L)

Weight (4L)

Weight (8L)

Weight (12L)

Warranty

MyBath™ 2L Digital Water Bath, 115V

MyBath™ 2L Digital Water Bath, 230V

MyBath™ 4L Digital Water Bath, 115V

MyBath™ 4L Digital Water Bath, 230V

MyBath™ 8L Digital Water Bath, 115V

MyBath™ 8L Digital Water Bath, 230V

MyBath™ 12L Digital Water Bath, 115V

MyBath™ 12L Digital Water Bath, 230V

Thermal Cyclers

<h2>What are PCR thermal cyclers?</h2>
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PCR thermal cyclers are precision temperature-cycling instruments that repeatedly heat and cool a block of sample wells through defined temperature profiles &mdash; denaturation, annealing, and extension temperatures &mdash; to drive the polymerase chain reaction amplification of target DNA sequences. The instrument's ability to cycle rapidly and reproducibly between temperatures, typically 94&ndash;98&deg;C for denaturation, 50&ndash;72&deg;C for primer annealing, and 68&ndash;72&deg;C for extension, and to maintain temperature uniformity across the entire sample block, directly determines the quality and consistency of PCR results.
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<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://mbpinc.net/equipments/pcr-thermal-cyclers/pcr-thermal-cyclers" style="color: #236fa1; text-decoration: underline;"> PCR Thermal Cyclers:</a> Including the multi-block, gradiant, and mini cycler systems for running different PCR protocols simultaneously</li>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://mbpinc.net/equipments/pcr-thermal-cyclers/thermal-cyclers-accessories" style="color: #236fa1; text-decoration: underline;">Thermal Cycler Accessories:</a> Multi-format blocks supporting tubes, strips, and plates for flexible workflows</li>
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<h2>How to choose a PCR thermal cycler</h2>
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Choose gradient capability when optimizing new primer pairs
A gradient thermal cycler applies a range of annealing temperatures simultaneously across different columns or rows of the sample block in a single run &mdash; for example, 50&ndash;65&deg;C across eight columns &mdash; allowing the optimal annealing temperature for a new primer pair to be determined in one experiment rather than running separate reactions at each temperature.
Choose fast-ramp-rate cyclers to reduce protocol time
Standard thermal cycler ramp rates of approximately 2&ndash;3&deg;C/second can make a standard 30-cycle PCR protocol take 90 minutes or more. Fast-ramp cyclers with ramp rates of 5&ndash;10&deg;C/second reduce total PCR run time to 30&ndash;60 minutes, increasing laboratory throughput when many PCR reactions are run daily.
Confirm block format matches your tube and plate consumables
Thermal cyclers are available with 96-well, 384-well, and 24-well blocks, as well as multi-format lids and interchangeable block systems. The block format must match the PCR tubes, strip tubes, or plates you use; a 96-well cycler cannot accept 384-well plates without a dedicated 384-well block insert.
Evaluate heated lid temperature and pressure for your consumable format
The heated lid is a critical component that presses against the PCR tube caps and heats the tube top above the reaction temperature to prevent condensation from forming inside the tube during cycling. Lid temperature, typically 105&deg;C, and lid pressure must be compatible with the PCR tubes or plates used.
Consider connectivity and software for remote monitoring and data logging
Modern thermal cyclers offer USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi connectivity for remote cycle status monitoring, run history logging, and data export. For labs sharing instruments or needing run records for GLP compliance, connectivity and logging features reduce manual record-keeping.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Temperature uniformity across the thermal cycler block &mdash; expressed as the maximum temperature difference between wells at any point in the cycle &mdash; is one of the most important specifications for PCR reproducibility, with high-quality cyclers specifying &plusmn;0.2&deg;C or better uniformity. As of 2026, connected thermal cyclers with touchscreen interfaces, cloud run logging, and remote monitoring have become the standard configuration for new instrument purchases in well-equipped molecular biology labs.
<a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us" style="color: #236fa1; text-decoration: underline;">Contact </a><a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us" style="color: #236fa1; text-decoration: underline;">the MBP team</a> today to request a quote and find the right PCR thermal cycler for your application.

PCR Thermal Cyclers

TC 9639 Gradient Thermal Cycler Accessories

TC 9639 Gradient Thermal Cycler

T5000 by Benchmark Scientific is the TC 9639 Gradient Thermal Cycler, available with a 96-well multiformat block (T5000-96) or a 384-well block (T5000-384), offering 5C/sec ramp rate, +/-0.2C accuracy, gradient across the block, and full-color touchscreen control.

Capacity 9639 Block

Capacity 384 Well Block

In-Situ Adapter

Temp. Control Range

Temp. Control

Accuracy / Uniformity

Ramp Rate

Lid Temp

Program Memory

Gradient range/differential

Increments/Decrements

Multiuser Login

Power Failure Restart

Power Supply

Communication

TC 9639 Gradient Thermal Cycler with multiformat block with US Plug

TC 9639 Gradient Thermal Cycler with multiformat block, 230V

TC 9639 Gradient Thermal Cycler with 384 well block with US Plug

TC 9639 Gradient Thermal Cycler with 384 well block, 230V

MultiCycler, MultiBlock Thermal Cycler

T3-TC by Benchmark Scientific is the MultiCycler, a thermal cycler with multiple independent cycling blocks in a single unit. Available as a dual-block (2 x 48 wells) or triple-block (3 x 32 wells) model, each block runs independently with gradient, adjustable ramp rates, and a 10-inch full-color touchscreen.

Capacity

MultiCycler 248

Heating and Cooling

Block Temperature Range

Maximum Heating Rate

Maximum Cooling Rate

Ramp Rate Adjustment

Temperature Accuracy

Gradient Functionality

Gradient Accuracy

Gradient Range

Heated Lid

Power

Dimensions (L x W x H)

MultiCycler 228, MultiBlock Thermal Cycler, 2 x 48 x 0.2ml

MultiCycler 332, MultiBlock Thermal Cycler, 3 x 32 x 0.2ml

TC 32 Mini Thermal Cycler with multiformat block

T5005-3205 by Benchmark Scientific is the TC-32 Mini Thermal Cycler, a 32-well (4 x 8) thermocycler for 0.2mL tubes or 8-strip PCR tubes, with a 5C/sec ramp rate, full-color touchscreen, and a footprint smaller than an average laboratory notebook.

8 x 0.2ml strips

Accuracy/Uniformity

Power Failure Restart 

TC 32 Mini Thermal Cycler with multiformat block with US Plug

TC 32 Mini Thermal Cycler with multiformat block, 230V

Orbital Shaker

<h2>What are orbital shakers?</h2>
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Orbital shakers are laboratory mixing platforms that move their platform surface in a horizontal circular (orbital) motion at controlled speed, agitating the contents of vessels clamped or placed on the platform by inertial forces as the platform traces a circular path. The circular orbit creates a mixing pattern in flask liquids that promotes oxygen transfer from the headspace into the culture broth, which is the rate-limiting step for aerobic bacterial and yeast cultures grown in shaking flasks. Orbital shaker speed, orbit diameter, and fill volume together determine the mixing intensity and oxygen transfer rate in a culture.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/equipments/agitation-equipment/orbital-shakers/orbital-shaker-accessories">Orbital Shaker Accessories:</a> A comprehensive range of universal spring platforms, adjustable roller bars for non-standard vessels, stacking decks, and toolless MAGic Clamp&trade; magnetic holders for flasks and microplates.
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<h2>How to choose an orbital shaker</h2>
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Choose an incubated orbital shaker for bacterial, yeast, or mammalian culture
Incubated orbital shakers maintain above-ambient temperature inside an integrated chamber, allowing cultures to grow at their optimum temperature while being agitated. This format is commonly used for microbial culture, protein expression, fermentation screening, and other temperature-controlled applications.
Choose a refrigerated shaker for cold-temperature incubation or hybridization
Refrigerated orbital shakers maintain temperatures below ambient, typically from approximately 4&deg;C to room temperature, making them suitable for enzyme reactions, nucleic acid hybridization, and other temperature-sensitive workflows requiring agitation.
Match orbit diameter to your flask size and culture volume
Orbital shakers are available with different orbit diameters, commonly 1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, and 5 cm. Smaller orbits are generally used for smaller flasks and lower volumes, while larger orbits provide increased liquid movement and aeration for larger flasks and higher culture volumes.
Select a speed range appropriate for your application
Different applications require different shaking speeds. Microbial culture often operates at higher speeds to support oxygen transfer, while hybridization, staining, and washing procedures typically require gentler agitation. Selecting a shaker with a broad speed range increases flexibility across applications.
Confirm platform size and maximum load capacity
Platform dimensions determine how many flasks, bottles, or microplates can be processed simultaneously. Maximum load capacity should accommodate the combined weight of vessels and media to ensure stable operation during continuous shaking.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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The oxygen transfer rate in a shaking flask depends on shaking speed, orbit diameter, flask geometry, and fill volume. Appropriate combinations of these variables improve mixing efficiency and culture performance. Stackable orbital shakers remain a common solution for laboratories that require multiple simultaneous culture conditions while conserving bench and floor space.
Ready to stabilize your shaking protocols? Explore our digital orbital shakers and dynamic platform accessories, and <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">contact the MBP team</a> for a quote today.

Orbital Shakers

Product literature

Stacking Platform, extra large 14"x12" with flat mat (3.0" separation)

Orbi-Blotter™ with non-slip rubber mat platform (14x12") Accessories

Orbi-Blotter™ with non slip rubber mat platform

BT30 by Benchmark Scientific is a 3–70 RPM variable-speed orbital shaker with a 19 mm orbit, 14×12 in non-slip rubber mat platform, and 4 kg capacity — designed for Western blot washing, gel staining/destaining, and membrane incubation. The brushless motor operates in incubators and cold rooms (115 V or 230 V); 2-year warranty included.

Speed Range

Orbit

Platform Size

Load Capacity

Ambient Operating Temp

Dimensions (in)

Dimensions (cm)

Orbi-Blotter™ with non slip rubber mat platform(14x12"), 115V

Orbi-Blotter™ with non slip rubber mat platform(14x12"), 230V

Brochure

MAGic Clamp 3D Demonstration

Orbi-Shaker™ CO2 with remote controller and rubber mat platform (13"x12")

The BT4001 by Benchmark Scientific is the Orbi-Shaker™ CO2 — an orbital shaker built for continuous operation inside CO2 incubators. Speed range 30–300 rpm, 19 mm orbit, 13"×12" rubber mat platform (1×2 L or 5×1 L flask capacity), operating range 0–65°C / 100% humidity. Includes touch-screen remote controller. 115V or 230V, 2-year warranty.

Speed Increment

Operating Temp. Range

Cord Lenght

Orbi-Shaker™ CO2 with remote controller and rubber mat platform (13"x12"), 115V

Orbi-Shaker™ CO2 with remote controller and rubber mat platform (13"x12"), 230V

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

Orbi-Shaker™XL orbital shaker with flat mat platform

The BT1011 by Benchmark Scientific is the XL Orbi-Shaker orbital shaker for bench use: 30–300 rpm on a 19 mm orbit, 18 × 18 inch platform for up to 5 × 2 L flasks (65 lb max load), touch screen control, and rated +4 °C to +65 °C.

Ambient Operating Temperature

Dimensions (WxDxH)

Orbi-Shaker™XL orbital shaker with flat mat platform, 115V

Orbi-Shaker™XL orbital shaker with flat mat platform, 230V

Orbi-Shaker™ CO2-MP with remote controller

The BT4500 Orbi-Shaker™ CO2-MP by Benchmark Scientific is an orbital microplate shaker for continuous use inside CO2 incubators, holding up to 6 microplates (standard or deep-well) on a 13 × 12 inch platform at 200–1,200 RPM with a 2 mm orbit. Rated 0–65°C and 100% humidity; includes a magnetic remote controller for external incubator operation. Dimensions 30 × 34 × 9 cm; weight 11.5 kg; 115V or 230V (BT4500-E), 600W; 2-year warranty.

Ambient Operating Temp.

Cord Length

Orbi-Shaker™ CO2-MP with remote controller and platform for 6 microplates, 115V

Orbi-Shaker™ CO2-MP with remote controller and platform for 6 microplates, 230V

Orbi-Shaker™CO2 XL orbital shaker with flat mat platform

The BT4011 by Benchmark Scientific is the XL Orbi-Shaker CO2 orbital shaker for CO2 incubators: 30–300 rpm on a 19 mm orbit, 16 × 16.5 inch platform for up to 5 × 2 L flasks, remote wired controller, and rated for temperatures to 65 °C and 100% humidity.

Orbi-Shaker™CO2 XL orbital shaker with flat mat platform, 115V

Orbi-Shaker™ CO2 XL orbital shaker with flat mat platform, 230V

MAGic Clamp™ universal platform (LG) for flasks & tube racks, 14 x 12″

Placeholder for H1000-MR-CMB (Description not provided earlier)

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

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)

Dedicated Platform, holds 4 standard microplates

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

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

Optional Accessories

Orbi-Shaker™ with rubber mat platform (13"x12")

The BT3001 by Benchmark Scientific is a touch-screen orbital shaker with a 13 × 12 in rubber mat platform, 19 mm orbit, 30–300 rpm speed range, and a 4°C–65°C operating range for cold-room or incubator use. The MAGic Clamp™ system allows tool-free platform swaps; maximum load is 5 × 1 L flasks (6.4 kg). A 50W motor and 1 min–99 hr timer support both short incubation and overnight protocols. MBP ships across the USA and Canada with institutional pricing available.

Orbi-Shaker™ with rubber mat platform (13"x12") 115V

Orbi-Shaker™ with rubber mat platform (13"x12"), 230V

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 3000mL Erlenmeyer

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 2000mL Erlenmeyer

MAGic Clamp Tube rack, 30x15mL & 20x50mL tubes

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 1000mL Erlenmeyer

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 500mL Erlenmeyer

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 250mL Erlenmeyer

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, 125mL Erlenmeyer

MAGic Clamp magnetic clamp, one microplate

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 30x15ml & 20x50ml tubes

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 72x14mm culture tubes

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack, 4x500ml or 600ml conical bottles

MAGic Clamp™ tilted holder for 15mL and 50mL tube racks

MAGic Clamp™ Tube Rack Accessories

MAGic Clamp™ universal platform (SM) for flasks & tube racks (9.5 x 11.5″)

MAGic Clamp™ universal platform for flasks & tube racks (16 x 16.5″)

MAGic Clamp™ universal platform for flasks & tube racks (18 x 18″)

Dedicated Platform, 5 x 500ml Erlenmeyer flasks

Dedicated Platform, 8 x 250ml Erlenmeyer flasks

Dedicated Platform, 12 x 125ml Erlenmeyer flasks

Roller Platform, adjustable for uncommon vessels

MAGic Clamp™ & Fixed Platforms Accessories

Roto-Mini™ Plus Rotator, Variable Speed

Orbi-Shaker™Jr with rubber mat platform (9.5"x8")

Benchmark Scientific Orbi-Shaker Jr (BT302): 50–300 rpm orbital shaker, 19 mm orbit, 9.5" × 8" rubber mat platform, max 4 kg load. Universal voltage 100–240V. Timer 1 min to 99 hr. Dimensions: 13.1 × 11.7 × 4.7 in., 12 lbs.