The H3D1020 is the Mini Nutating Rocker — Benchmark Scientific's compact 6 × 8-inch nutating rocker. NEW PRODUCT FAMILY: nutating rockers — distinct from rockers (linear tilt) and orbital shakers (circular). Nutation combines rocking + circular gyration for 3D agitation — gentler than orbital, more thorough than linear rocking.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): Universe name labels "115V" but the existence of a same-price 230 V sister variant suggests a universal-input chassis or matched regional-plug pricing. Confirm exact voltage compatibility at order. No specific brochure in available corpus — confirm exact nutation angle, RPM range, payload limit, and platform material with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | H3D1020 |
| Type | Mini nutating rocker |
| Platform | 6 × 8 in |
| Motion mechanism | Nutation (rocking + circular gyration combined) |
| Voltage | 115 V (per universe name) |
Why a Nutating Rocker
Three primary mixing-motion mechanisms dominate gentle-mixing workflows:
| Motion | Mechanism | Best for |
| Linear rocking (e.g., 2D rocker) | Tilt back-and-forth on one axis | Western blot membranes, cell-suspension settling prevention |
| Orbital shaking (e.g., H3710 series, H1000 platforms) | Circular vessel motion | Aerobic culture, microplate assays, vigorous mixing |
| Nutation (this product) | Rocking + circular gyration combined — 3D agitation | Gentle mixing of cell pellets / antibody binding / hybridization with continuous direction change |
Pick the H3D1020 Mini Nutating Rocker when:
- Gentle 3D agitation workflow — antibody-antigen binding, IP / hybridization with continuous mixing
- Cell suspension cultures at compact scale — gentle mixing without shear
- Sample-prep workflow requiring continuous direction-change mixing
- Bench-mini scale — 6 × 8" platform fits compact-bench workflow
Pick orbital shaker (H3710 / H1000-MR family) for vigorous aerobic culture / microplate assays.
Pick rocker (e.g., 2D rockers — separate Benchmark Scientific family) for simple linear-rocking workflows (gel staining, blot membranes).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nutation? A combined rocking + circular gyration motion that produces gentle 3D agitation.
How does nutation differ from orbital shaking or linear rocking? It is gentler than orbital shaking and more thorough than linear rocking, changing direction continuously.
What is the platform size of the H3D1020? 6 × 8 inches.
What workflows suit a nutating rocker? Gentle 3D agitation such as antibody-antigen binding, IP / hybridization, and cell-suspension mixing without shear.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm payload limit and platform material with Benchmark Scientific tech support — verify intended sample-vessel weight fits the chassis.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, intended workflow context (IP / hybridization / cell-pellet handling), payload, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
Mini Nutating Rocker family detail: New family in cohort — distinct motion mechanism vs rockers and orbital shakers.
