Product Description
LIGHT LABS is proud to offer the Benchmark Scientific Everlast™ Rocker 24/7 (Cat # BR5000) — the flagship platform rocker in the Benchmark Scientific lineup, built to an entirely different standard of durability and reliability than the BR2000 BenchRocker™ and BR1000 BenchBlotter™. The name says it all: Everlast™ 24/7 — engineered and warranted for continuous, uninterrupted operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The BR5000 is the only platform rocker in the Benchmark Scientific lineup backed by a 5-year warranty — more than twice the 2-year warranty of the BenchRocker™ BR2000 — reflecting Benchmark Scientific's confidence in the heavy-duty motor, reinforced drive system, and premium stainless steel platform construction that distinguish the BR5000 from conventional laboratory rockers.
Four key engineering differences separate the BR5000 from the BR2000 and define its position at the top of the Benchmark Scientific rocker lineup. First, the 5-year warranty — a direct reflection of the superior build quality and proven reliability of the heavy-duty motor and drive system. Second, the significantly wider variable speed range of 3–80 RPM — nearly three times the maximum speed of the BR2000 (30 RPM) — enabling vigorous agitation applications that no other Benchmark Scientific platform rocker can achieve. Third, the extra-large 16" x 12" stainless steel platform (vs. 14" x 12" rubber mat on the BR2000) — the stainless steel construction prevents rust and corrosion under continuous cold room and wet laboratory conditions, while the larger platform accommodates more vessels simultaneously. Fourth, the extended operating temperature range of 0°C to 65°C — extending cold room compatibility to true freezing-temperature (0°C) environments, well below the +4°C minimum of the BR1000 and BR2000.
The optional stacking platform (BR5000-STACK) is also constructed of stainless steel for the same corrosion resistance as the standard platform, with 3.5" of clearance for tall vessels. LIGHT LABS is your trusted source for Benchmark Scientific laboratory equipment.
KEY FEATURES
- 5-year Everlast™ warranty — the only Benchmark Scientific platform rocker with a 5-year warranty; reflects heavy-duty motor and drive system designed for 24/7 continuous operation
- Built for 24/7 continuous operation — powerful motor and heavy-duty reinforced drive system remain reliable and consistent under constant use in cold rooms and incubators
- Extended speed range: 3–80 RPM — nearly 3x the maximum speed of the BR2000 (30 RPM); from ultra-gentle (3 RPM) through vigorous (80 RPM) agitation in a single instrument
- Variable tilt angle: 0°–20° — easily adjustable between gentle wave-effect and moderate aggressive agitation
- Extra-large 16" x 12" (40.5 x 30 cm) stainless steel platform — largest standard platform in the Benchmark rocker lineup; rust and corrosion resistant; ideal for wet cold room environments
- Extended cold room compatibility: 0°C minimum — true freezing-temperature cold room compatible; extends below the +4°C minimum of BR1000/BR2000
- Wide operating range: 0°C to 65°C — from freezing cold rooms through high-temperature incubators
- 12 lb (5.45 kg) load capacity — highest load capacity in the Benchmark Scientific platform rocker lineup
- Optional stainless steel stacking platform (BR5000-STACK) — doubles working area; 3.5" clearance; also stainless steel for same corrosion resistance
- 115V or 230V, 50–60 Hz; 50W
- Dimensions: 16" x 13" x 6" (40 x 33 x 15.25 cm)
- Weight: 20 lbs (9 kg)
- Made by Benchmark Scientific
SPECIFICATIONS
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | BR5000 |
| Brand | Benchmark Scientific |
| Product Name | Everlast™ Rocker 24/7 — Variable Speed 2D Rocker |
| Speed Range | Variable 3–80 RPM |
| Tilt Angle | Variable 0° to ±20° |
| Platform Size | 16" x 12" (40.5 x 30 cm) |
| Platform Material | Stainless steel — rust and corrosion resistant |
| Load Capacity | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +65°C |
| Min Cold Room Temp | 0°C — true freezing cold room compatible |
| Stacking Platform | Optional — BR5000-STACK (stainless steel; 3.5" clearance) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 16" x 13" x 6" (40 x 33 x 15.25 cm) |
| Weight | 20 lbs (9 kg) |
| Electrical | 115V or 230V, 50–60 Hz; 50W |
| Warranty | 5 years — Everlast™ |
EVERLAST™ BR5000 vs. BENCHROCKER™ BR2000 — KEY DIFFERENCES
| Feature | Everlast™ BR5000 | BenchRocker™ BR2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years — Everlast™ | 2 years |
| Speed Range | 3–80 RPM | 2–30 RPM |
| Platform Material | Stainless steel | Rubber mat |
| Platform Size | 16" x 12" | 14" x 12" |
| Min Operating Temp | 0°C (freezing cold room) | +4°C |
| Max Operating Temp | 65°C | 45°C |
| Load Capacity | 12 lbs (5.45 kg) | 8 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Motor | Heavy-duty 24/7 | Standard |
| Best For | Continuous 24/7 duty; cold room; high speed | Routine variable-speed rocking |
BENCHMARK SCIENTIFIC PLATFORM ROCKER LINEUP — COMPLETE COMPARISON
| Feature | Everlast™ BR5000 | BenchRocker™ BR2000 | BenchBlotter™ BR1000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Speed | Variable 3–80 RPM | Variable 2–30 RPM | Fixed 12 RPM |
| Tilt | Variable 0°–20° | Variable 0°–30° | Fixed ±8° |
| Platform | 16" x 12" stainless | 14" x 12" rubber mat | 12" x 12" rubber mat |
| Load | 12 lbs | 8 lbs | 5 lbs |
| Min Temp | 0°C | +4°C | +4°C |
| Max Temp | 65°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| Best For | 24/7 continuous duty | Variable-speed general use | Western blot/gel workhorse |
APPLICATIONS
- 24/7 continuous Western blot washing and antibody incubation in cold rooms and incubators
- High-speed vigorous gel staining and destaining at up to 80 RPM
- Continuous cold room rocking at 0°C for temperature-sensitive protein incubations
- Heavy-load rocking of multiple gel boxes, staining containers, and blot containers simultaneously
- Core facility continuous-duty rocking where instrument uptime is critical
- High-temperature incubator rocking up to 65°C
- Any platform rocking application requiring maximum durability, maximum speed range, and 5-year warranty peace of mind
ORDERING INFORMATION — BENCHMARK SCIENTIFIC PLATFORM ROCKERS
| Cat # | Product | Speed | Platform | Warranty | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR5000 | Everlast™ Rocker 24/7 | Variable 3–80 RPM | 16" x 12" stainless | 5 years | Continuous 24/7; cold room; high speed |
| BR2000 | BenchRocker™ 2D | Variable 2–30 RPM | 14" x 12" rubber mat | 2 years | Variable-speed general use |
| BR1000 | BenchBlotter™ | Fixed 12 RPM | 12" x 12" rubber mat | 2 years | Western blot/gel workhorse |
