The B3D-DIMPLED is the replacement / additional dimpled mat for the Mini-platform B3D chassis (B3D1020 MiniMixer base, or B3D1008 Mini BlotBoy converted to tube-mixing workflows) — sold at $45. The dimpled surface holds tubes in place during 3D nutating motion.
For full mat-selection rationale (flat vs dimpled, replacement workflow), see the B3D-FLAT (small flat mat) parent page.
Key Specifications
| SKU | B3D-DIMPLED |
| Type | Replacement / additional dimpled mat for small-platform B3D chassis |
| Mat dimensions | 10.5" × 7.5" (small-platform format) |
| Mat type | Dimpled (dimple pattern holds tubes in place during 3D nutating motion) |
| Compatible chassis | B3D1020 (MiniMixer base), B3D1008 (Mini BlotBoy converted to tube workflow) |
| Sister mat SKU | B3D-FLAT (small flat mat for trays / membranes, $44) |
| List price | $45 |
When to Pick the Dimpled Mat
Pick the B3D-DIMPLED when:
- Replacement at end-of-life for worn / damaged original dimpled mat
- Adding tube-mixing capability to a B3D1008 Mini BlotBoy chassis (converting it from flat-mat membrane workflows to dimpled-mat tube workflows)
- Multi-investigator shared chassis spare-mat inventory for rapid workflow swaps
- Tube-format workflows — small-volume tube mixing on the Mini platform
Mini-Platform Mat Family
| SKU | Type | Dimensions | List price |
| B3D-FLAT | Flat | 10.5" × 7.5" | $44 |
| B3D-DIMPLED (this product) | Dimpled | 10.5" × 7.5" | $45 |
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm chassis compatibility. B3D-DIMPLED = small 10.5"×7.5" only. For BenchWaver (B3D5000) dimpled-mat conversion, use B3D5000-DIMP ($112) instead.
Pair with chassis. The mat is workflow-incomplete without a chassis.
Confirm at quote: chassis compatibility, replacement-mat workflow context, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard accessory terms.
Mini-platform B3D mat family (10.5"×7.5"):
- B3D-FLAT — Flat mat ($44) — tray / membrane workflows
- B3D-DIMPLED (this product) — Dimpled mat ($45) — tube workflows
Pick the dimpled mat for tube-format workflows on Mini-platform B3D chassis; see B3D-FLAT anchor for full flat-vs-dimpled mat decision detail.
