Product Description
LIGHT LABS is proud to offer the Benchmark Scientific BenchRocker™ 3D Nutating Shaker (Cat # B3D2300) — the most versatile and fully-featured 3D nutating shaker in the Benchmark Scientific lineup, delivering the superior foam-free, tri-directional gyratory nutating motion of the BioMixer™ series with full independent variable control of both rocking speed (2–30 RPM) and tilt angle (0°–30°), plus the proprietary Insta-TILT™ technology for instant, tool-free tilt angle adjustment. The B3D2300 is the 3D equivalent of the BenchRocker™ 2D (BR2000) — providing complete speed and tilt flexibility in a 3D nutating platform for researchers who need the superior mixing uniformity of 3D nutating motion across the widest range of applications and vessel types.
The key differentiator of the B3D2300 from the fixed-speed BioMixer™ 3D (B3D1020/B3D1320) is full variable control over both parameters. At low speeds (2–5 RPM) and minimal tilt (0°–5°), the BenchRocker™ 3D produces a gentle 3D wave effect for non-foaming mixing — the same gentle conditions required for blot washing, gel staining/destaining, and sensitive membrane incubations that the BenchRocker™ 2D handles, but with the additional mixing uniformity of the 3D gyratory motion. At higher speeds (15–30 RPM) and more extreme tilt angles (15°–30°), it produces vigorous 3D agitation for the most demanding sample mixing applications in blood tubes, centrifuge tubes, and round-bottomed vessels. No other single instrument in the Benchmark Scientific lineup covers this complete range — from gentle gel washing through vigorous blood tube mixing — in a 3D platform.
The proprietary Insta-TILT™ technology is a key engineering innovation exclusive to the BenchRocker™ 3D: to change the tilt angle, the user simply grips the platform with two hands and moves it to the desired position — instantly, without tools, without disassembly, and without stopping the instrument. Both flat (for gel boxes and flat-bottomed vessels) and dimpled (for blood tubes and centrifuge tubes — autoclavable) rubber mats are included, giving the B3D2300 immediate out-of-the-box versatility for all common vessel types. Optional stacking platform available. Maintenance-free brushless motor. Cold room and incubator compatible (+4°C to +50°C). 2-year warranty. LIGHT LABS is your trusted source for Benchmark Scientific laboratory equipment.
KEY FEATURES
- True 3D gyratory nutating motion — tri-directional platform tilting provides more thorough, uniform, foam-free mixing than 2D rocking; continuously changing tilt direction drives complete fluid circulation in round-bottomed and flat vessels
- Variable speed: 2–30 RPM — full range from ultra-gentle (2 RPM) through vigorous (30 RPM); dial-controlled; covers gentle gel/blot washing through blood tube mixing in one instrument
- Variable tilt angle: 0°–30° — widest tilt range of any Benchmark Scientific 3D nutating instrument; user-adjustable for any application
- Proprietary Insta-TILT™ technology — change tilt angle instantly without tools or disassembly; grip platform with two hands and reposition in seconds
- Both flat AND dimpled mats included — flat mat for gel boxes and flat-bottomed vessels; autoclavable dimpled mat for blood tubes and centrifuge tubes; out-of-the-box versatility for all vessel types
- Foam-free mixing — gyratory nutating motion provides vigorous mixing without generating foam
- Maintenance-free brushless motor — longer service life; quieter; no brush wear
- Large 12" x 12" (30 x 30 cm) platform — accommodates gel boxes, blot containers, tubes, and flat vessels simultaneously
- 5 lb (2.3 kg) load capacity
- Optional stacking platform available — 2.75" clearance; doubles working area
- Cold room and incubator compatible — +4°C to +50°C
- 115V or 230V, 50–60 Hz; 50W
- Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 8" (30 x 30 x 20 cm)
- Weight: 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
- 2-year warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | B3D2300 |
| Brand | Benchmark Scientific |
| Product Name | BenchRocker™ 3D Nutating Shaker — Variable Speed |
| Motion Type | 3D Gyratory Nutating — tri-directional |
| Speed Range | Variable 2–30 RPM |
| Tilt Angle | Variable 0° to ±30° |
| Tilt Adjustment | Insta-TILT™ — tool-free, instant, no disassembly |
| Platform Size | 12" x 12" (30 x 30 cm) |
| Included Mats | Flat mat (gel boxes, flat vessels) AND autoclavable dimpled mat (blood/centrifuge tubes) |
| Load Capacity | 5 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Motor | Maintenance-free brushless |
| Operating Temperature | +4°C to +50°C |
| Stacking Platform | Optional — 2.75" clearance |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 12" x 12" x 8" (30 x 30 x 20 cm) |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) |
| Electrical | 115V or 230V, 50–60 Hz; 50W |
| Warranty | 2 years |
B3D2300 BENCHROCKER™ 3D vs. B3D1320 BIOMIXER™ 3D — KEY DIFFERENCES
| Feature | BenchRocker™ 3D B3D2300 | BioMixer™ 3D B3D1320 |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Variable 2–30 RPM | Fixed 24 RPM |
| Tilt | Variable 0°–30° | Fixed ±20° |
| Tilt Adjustment | Insta-TILT™ — instant, no tools | Fixed — not adjustable |
| Included Mats | Both flat AND dimpled | Dimpled only |
| Best For | Maximum application versatility | Blood/centrifuge tube mixing |
B3D2300 BENCHROCKER™ 3D vs. BR2000 BENCHROCKER™ 2D — KEY DIFFERENCES
| Feature | BenchRocker™ 3D B3D2300 | BenchRocker™ 2D BR2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Motion | 3D gyratory nutating | 2D see-saw rocking |
| Fluid Circulation | Complete 3D end-to-end | Side-to-side wave |
| Foam | Minimal — foam-free | Low |
| Speed Range | 2–30 RPM | 2–30 RPM |
| Tilt Range | 0°–30° | 0°–30° |
| Included Mats | Flat AND dimpled | Flat only |
| Best For | Round-bottomed tubes + flat vessels | Primarily flat vessels; gel/blot |
SPEED & TILT GUIDE — OPTIMIZING FOR YOUR APPLICATION
| Speed | Tilt Angle | Motion | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–5 RPM | 0°–5° | Gentle 3D wave — non-foaming | Blot washing; gel staining; sensitive membrane incubations |
| 5–15 RPM | 5°–15° | Moderate 3D nutating | Antibody incubations; general tube mixing |
| 15–30 RPM | 15°–30° | Vigorous 3D gyratory agitation | Blood tubes; centrifuge tube resuspension; vigorous mixing |
APPLICATIONS
- Variable-speed Western blot washing and antibody incubation in 3D nutating mode
- Gel staining and destaining at gentle 3D wave settings (low speed/tilt)
- Blood sample mixing at higher speeds in dimpled mat
- Centrifuge tube resuspension with vigorous 3D nutating agitation
- Immunoprecipitation and bead-based assay incubations
- Hybridization membrane incubations with optimal speed and tilt
- Any application requiring the broadest range of 3D nutating mixing conditions — from gentle blot washing through vigorous blood tube mixing — in a single instrument
ORDERING INFORMATION — BENCHMARK SCIENTIFIC 3D NUTATING SHAKERS & ROCKERS
| Cat # | Product | Speed | Tilt | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B3D2300 | BenchRocker™ 3D Nutating Shaker | Variable 2–30 RPM | Variable 0°–30° | Insta-TILT; both mats; full versatility |
| B3D1320 | BioMixer™ 3D Nutating Shaker | Fixed 24 RPM | Fixed ±20° | 12" x 12"; dimpled mat; economical |
| B3D1020 | MiniMixer™ 3D Nutating Shaker | Fixed 24 RPM | Fixed ±20° | Compact 10.5" x 7.5"; dimpled mat |
| BR2000 | BenchRocker™ 2D Rocker | Variable 2–30 RPM | Variable 0°–30° | 2D rocking; flat mat; gel/blot |
| BR1000 | BenchBlotter™ Fixed Rocker | Fixed 12 RPM | Fixed ±8° | One-touch; Western blot optimized |
