The BV1005 is the Mortexer — a heavier-duty vortex mixer in the BV family at $349 ($46 premium over the BV1000 BenchMixer at $303). The "Mortexer" name (a play on "mortar" + "vortex") suggests mortar-and-pestle-style intensive mixing at higher motor torque than standard vortex mixers — confirm specific differentiators (motor power, max RPM, head design) with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific BV1005 brochure in available corpus. Confirm Mortexer differentiators (likely higher motor torque, possibly different head architecture) with Benchmark Scientific technical support.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | BV1005 |
| Type | Mortexer heavy-duty vortex mixer |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Sister BV vortex chasses | BV1000 ($303 BenchMixer), BV1003 ($342 BenchMixer V2), BV1007 ($577 BenchMixer MP), BV101 ($349.00 Vornado Mini) |
| List price | $349 |
Why the Mortexer
The Mortexer is positioned as a heavier-duty alternative in the BV vortex mixer family:
- Heavier-duty motor — likely higher torque for more intensive mixing workloads
- Different head architecture (likely) — confirm with Benchmark Scientific
- Mortar-style intensive mixing — the brand name suggests workflows requiring more aggressive mixing than standard vortex
Pick the Mortexer (BV1005) when:
- Workflow requires more intensive vortex mixing than standard BenchMixer can deliver
- Heavy-particulate samples requiring sustained mixing under load
- Specific Mortexer feature set matches operator preferences
Stay with BV1000 BenchMixer ($303) for standard vortex workflows — $46 saving when standard mixing power is sufficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Mortexer? A: A heavier-duty vortex mixer in the BV family at $349, positioned for more intensive mixing than the standard BenchMixer (the name plays on "mortar" + "vortex").
Q: How does it differ from the BV1000 BenchMixer? A: It carries a $46 premium over the BV1000 ($303) for more intensive mixing under load; stay with the BV1000 when standard vortex power is sufficient.
Q: What voltage does it use? A: 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants). The 230 V variant is available by special order.
Q: What are the exact motor and RPM specifications? A: They are not in the available corpus — confirm the Mortexer differentiators (motor torque, head architecture) with Benchmark Scientific technical support.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm Mortexer differentiators with Benchmark Scientific tech support before procurement.
Confirm at quote: voltage / plug type, Mortexer differentiator clarification, intended heavy-duty workflow context, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
BV vortex mixer family — pick the right variant:
- BV101 — Vornado Mini ($349.00) — compact entry-level
- BV1000 / -E — BenchMixer ($303) — standard cup head + accessory flexibility
- BV1003 / -E — BenchMixer V2 ($342) — flip-top cup head
- BV1005 / -E (this product) — Mortexer ($349) — heavier-duty intensive mixing
- BV1007 / -E — BenchMixer MP ($577) — for tubes and plates
Pick the Mortexer for heavier-duty vortex workflows; sister chasses cover standard / flip-top / multi-format / compact variants. See BV1000 anchor for full BV vortex family motion-technology detail.
