The H6002 is the Incu-mixer MP Heated Microplate Vortexer (2-position) — Benchmark Scientific's dedicated microplate vortex + heating chassis at $2,156. NEW PRODUCT FAMILY: Incu-mixer MP — combines vortex agitation (vigorous high-speed mixing) with integrated heating specifically for microplate workflows. Distinct from orbital-shaking platforms (H1000-MR / H1000-P / Incu-Shaker family) by motion mechanism (vortex vs orbital) and from heat blocks (H5000 family) by agitation intensity. Universal-voltage chassis (100–240 V single SKU).
SAFETY FLAG (caution): Heated chassis + vortex motion combine burn hazard with mechanical-pinch hazard — operator PPE and clear-clearance workspace required.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific Incu-mixer MP brochure in available corpus. Confirm exact temperature range, vortex speed range (typical microplate vortexers run 0–3000 RPM), microplate format compatibility (standard / deep-well), and operating modes (continuous vs pulsed) with Benchmark Scientific tech support. Universe consumable class is incorrect for a capital instrument; flagging FQ-class.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | H6002 |
| Type | Heated microplate vortexer (2-position) |
| Voltage | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz (universal-voltage single SKU) |
| Power | 500 W |
| Capacity | 2 microplates simultaneously |
| List price | $2,156 |
Why a Heated Microplate Vortexer
Microplate-format mixing workflows divide into three motion mechanisms:
| Motion | Mechanism | Best for |
| Orbital shaking (H1000-P-MP, H3710 platforms) | Circular plate motion | Cell suspension culture, gentle continuous mixing |
| Vortex (this product, Incu-mixer MP) | High-speed vortex agitation per plate | Vigorous mixing for dissolution, resuspension, sample-prep |
| Heat block (H5000-DWMP, H5100-DWMP) | Static heating (no motion) | Heated incubation without mixing requirement |
Pick the H6002 Incu-mixer MP 2-position when:
- Microplate-format vigorous mixing workflow at the bench-mini scale (2 plates per cycle)
- Sample resuspension — cell pellets, lyophilized samples, magnetic beads
- Sample dissolution at controlled temperature (heated + vortex combined)
- Cell-based assay sample-prep requiring vigorous well-by-well mixing
Step up to H6004 4-position ($2,962) for double the parallel throughput — $806 for 2 additional positions.
Pick orbital shaking (H1000-P-MP / H3710 family) for gentle continuous mixing workflows where vortex intensity would damage samples.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many microplates does the H6002 hold? 2 microplates simultaneously.
What does the Incu-mixer MP combine? Vortex agitation with integrated heating, specifically for microplate workflows.
How does vortexing differ from orbital shaking here? Vortex delivers vigorous per-plate mixing for dissolution and resuspension; orbital shaking is gentler and continuous.
What voltage and power does it use? 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 500 W (universal-voltage single SKU).
How do I get more throughput? Step up to the H6004 4-position at $2,962 (+$806).
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm vortex speed range and temperature range with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Plan microplate-format compatibility — verify intended plates fit the 2-position mounting (standard footprint vs deep-well vs custom).
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended workflow context, microplate format, throughput planning, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
Incu-mixer MP family:
- H6002 (this product) — 2-position ($2,156)
- H6004 — 4-position ($2,962, +$806)
Pick by parallel-microplate throughput requirement.
