BT30 OrbiBlotter Shaker from Benchmark Scientific

Controls (Digital/Analog) Analog
Speed Type Variable Speed
Refrigerated No
Min Speed (RPM) 3
Max Speed (RPM) 70
Max Load Capacity (lbs) 9
Timer No
Alarms No
RS-232 No
USB No
Platform Length (in) 12
Platform Width (in) 14
CE Marked No
CETLus Marked No
CTUVus Marked No
Orbit Diameter (mm) 19
Remote Control No

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What type of lab shaker is the Benchmark Scientific BT30 OrbiBlotter Shaker?

The Benchmark Scientific BT30 OrbiBlotter Shaker is a Analog Orbital shaker.


What are the platform dimensions on the Benchmark Scientific BT30 OrbiBlotter Shaker?

The platform on the Benchmark Scientific BT30 OrbiBlotter Shaker is 14 by 12 in size. Suitable for fitting various sizes of flasks, tubes, and other vessels.


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What is the maximum load the Benchmark Scientific BT30 OrbiBlotter Shaker can accommodate?

Make sure you are working on samples weighing not more than 9 lbs.


How much shaking speed can the BT30 OrbiBlotter Shaker provide?

The Benchmark Scientific BT30 OrbiBlotter Shaker can operate with a minimum speed of 3 RPM and as fast as 70 RPM, which you can adjust through its Analog controls.


Is this a good unit to get if my application requires high precision?

For lab work that relies heavily on speed and temperature accuracy, we recommend purchasing a digital shaker that features either an LCD or LED display instead since it will be more precise. This will be even more important if repeatability is crucial to your results.

  • Gentle orbital motion for gel applications

  • Horizontally circular 19mm orbit for aeration & mixing

  • Large 14 x 12" work surface

  • Variable speed control from 3 to 70 rpm

  • Incubator and cold room safe


The Orbi-Blotter™ features a gentle orbital motion with speed control down to as little as 3 rpm, making it the ideal orbital choice for low speed applications, such as blotting, washing, staining/destaining, etc. A large 14×12 in. work surface is included along with a non-slip rubber mat for holding trays, dishes, plates and other flat vessels.

An optional stacking platform can be purchased as an accessory, effectively doubling the usable work surface. The maintenance free, brushless motor is capable of loads up to 2kg and is safe for use in cold rooms and incubators.  

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Controls (Digital/Analog): Analog
Electrical Max Frequency (Hz): 60
Electrical Max Voltage (V): 120
Electrical Min Frequency (Hz): 50
Refrigerated: No
Timer: No
[Shakers] Alarms: No
[Shakers] Base Dimension (Depth): 305
[Shakers] Base Dimension (Height): 200
[Shakers] Base Dimension (Width): 355
[Shakers] CE Marked: No
[Shakers] CETLus Marked: No
[Shakers] CTUVus Marked: No
[Shakers] Max Load Capacity (lbs): 9
[Shakers] Max Speed (RPM): 70
[Shakers] Min Speed (RPM): 3
[Shakers] Orbit Diameter (mm): 19
[Shakers] Platform Length (in): 12
[Shakers] Platform Width (in): 14
[Shakers] RS-232: No
[Shakers] Remote Control: No
[Shakers] Shaking Motion: Orbital
[Shakers] Speed Type: Variable Speed
[Shakers] USB: No

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