Product Description
LIGHT LABS is proud to offer the Benchmark Scientific BenchBlotter™ Fixed Speed Platform Rocker (Cat # BR1000) — the ultimate "workhorse" platform rocker for molecular biology laboratories, specifically engineered with the ideal combination of rocking speed and tilt angle for the most common platform rocking applications: Western blot washing and antibody incubation, gel staining and destaining, hybridization membrane incubations, and general-purpose reagent mixing on a flat platform. The BenchBlotter™ is distinguished from generic laboratory rockers by its application-specific optimization — the fixed 12 RPM speed and ±8° tilt angle have been precisely selected to deliver the gentle, even, continuous rocking motion that Western blot and gel applications require — fast enough to provide complete, uniform wash coverage across the blot surface with every rocking cycle, yet gentle enough to prevent membrane damage, band distortion, or excessive reagent splashing during long incubation steps.
The simplicity of the BenchBlotter™ is a design virtue rather than a limitation. There are no complicated controls, no speed dials, no adjustments — press the power switch once and the BenchBlotter™ begins rocking immediately at the optimized speed and angle. This one-touch operation eliminates the risk of incorrect speed or angle settings that can compromise Western blot and staining results — ensuring that every use delivers the same reproducible rocking conditions. The included 12" x 12" flat autoclavable rubber mat provides a large, secure, non-skid rocking surface that accommodates gel boxes, blot containers, staining trays, and other common molecular biology vessels without slipping.
Load capacity of 5 lbs (2.3 kg) accommodates heavy gel boxes and staining trays fully loaded with buffer. The optional dual stacking platform (BR1000-STACK) doubles the available working area without increasing the instrument's bench footprint — a practical space-saving solution for labs running multiple simultaneous blots or staining steps. Cold room and incubator compatible (+4°C to +45°C). Optional dimpled mat (BR1000-DIMPLED) available for conical tube rocking applications. 2-year warranty. LIGHT LABS is your trusted source for Benchmark Scientific laboratory equipment.
KEY FEATURES
- Application-specific optimization — fixed 12 RPM and ±8° tilt angle precisely selected for Western blot washing, gel staining/destaining, and hybridization; not an arbitrary fixed speed
- One-touch operation — press power switch once and start rocking; no controls, settings, or adjustments required; eliminates risk of incorrect settings compromising blot/staining results
- 12" x 12" (30 x 30 cm) autoclavable flat rubber mat — large non-skid surface accommodates gel boxes, blot containers, and staining trays; autoclavable for sterile applications
- 5 lb (2.3 kg) load capacity — supports heavy fully-loaded gel boxes and staining trays without affecting rocking performance
- Optional dual stacking platform (BR1000-STACK) — doubles available working area; 2 layers of rocking capacity without additional bench footprint
- Optional dimpled mat (BR1000-DIMPLED) — for conical tube rocking applications on the same platform
- Cold room and incubator compatible — +4°C to +45°C operating temperature range
- Low-profile compact design: 13.5" x 12" x 4.7" — low height for easy loading of gel boxes and staining containers
- Lightweight: 6.5 lbs (3 kg) — easy transport between bench, cold room, and incubator
- 115V or 230V, 50–60 Hz; 50W
- 2-year warranty
- Made by Benchmark Scientific
SPECIFICATIONS
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | BR1000 |
| Brand | Benchmark Scientific |
| Product Name | BenchBlotter™ Fixed Speed Platform Rocker |
| Speed | Fixed 12 RPM (115V); 10 RPM (230V) |
| Tilt Angle | ±8° |
| Platform Size | 12" x 12" (30 x 30 cm) |
| Platform Mat | Flat autoclavable rubber mat (included) |
| Load Capacity | 5 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | +4°C to +45°C |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 13.5" x 12" x 4.7" (34 x 30 x 12 cm) |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs (3 kg) |
| Electrical | 115V or 230V, 50–60 Hz; 50W |
| Warranty | 2 years |
APPLICATIONS
- Western blot washing — primary and secondary antibody washes, blocking steps
- Western blot antibody incubations — primary and secondary antibody incubation on membranes
- SDS-PAGE and agarose gel staining and destaining (Coomassie, SYPRO Ruby, ethidium bromide, GelRed, and others)
- Southern, Northern, and dot blot hybridization membrane incubations
- ELISA plate washing steps
- Immunofluorescence slide washing and antibody incubation
- General-purpose reagent and buffer mixing on a flat platform
- Cold room antibody incubations requiring gentle continuous rocking at +4°C
- Any application requiring gentle, continuous see-saw platform rocking for Western blot, gel staining, or membrane incubation
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR BR1000 (SOLD SEPARATELY)
| Cat # | Description |
|---|---|
| BR1000-STACK | Stacking Platform — doubles working area; 16 x 15 mL/50 mL or 42 x 1.5 mL tube capacity; includes flat mat |
| BR1000-DIMPLED | Dimpled Mat — for conical tube rocking on the same 12" x 12" platform |
| BR1000-FLAT | Additional Flat Mat — replacement/extra flat autoclavable rubber mat |
ORDERING INFORMATION — BENCHMARK SCIENTIFIC BENCHBLOTTER™ & PLATFORM ROCKERS
| Cat # | Product | Speed | Tilt | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR1000 | BenchBlotter™ Fixed Speed Rocker | Fixed 12 RPM | ±8° | Western blot/gel staining optimized; one-touch |
| BR2000 | BenchBlotter™ Plus Variable Speed Rocker | Variable | Adjustable | Variable speed + tilt; advanced features |
| M2100 | TubeRocker™ | Fixed 24 RPM | ±30° | Compact; grooved mat; 1.5–50 mL tubes |
| R5010 | Rotating Mixer | 1–40 RPM | 0°–90° | Adjustable speed + tilt; reversing mode |
