The BV1000-H15 is the horizontal multi-tube head for the BenchMixer BV1000 — holds 12 × 1.5/2.0 mL Eppendorf tubes for HANDS-FREE multi-tube simultaneous vortexing — at $119. Distinct from the standard cup head (single-tube touch-mode); the horizontal head replaces the touch-mode workflow with continuous batch vortexing of multiple tubes simultaneously.
For full chemistry rationale, see the BV1000 (BenchMixer anchor) page.
Key Specifications
| SKU | BV1000-H15 |
| Type | Horizontal multi-tube vortex head |
| Capacity | 12 × 1.5/2.0 mL Eppendorf tubes simultaneously, hands-free |
| Compatible chassis | BV1000 |
| Sister horizontal heads | BV1000-H150 (4 × 15 mL, $119), BV1000-H500 (2 × 50 mL, $119) |
| List price | $119 |
Why a Horizontal Head — Hands-Free Multi-Tube Vortex
Standard vortex workflow is touch-and-go single-tube — operator presses each tube against the head briefly. For multi-tube batch workflows, this is operationally slow and fatigue-prone. The horizontal head holds multiple tubes simultaneously, enabling:
- Hands-free batch vortexing — multi-tube cycles without operator handling each tube
- Uniform multi-tube exposure — all tubes vortex for the same duration
- Faster batch sample-prep — 12 tubes per cycle vs single-tube sequential
- Multi-investigator shared workflow consistency — eliminates operator-to-operator timing variation
Pick the BV1000-H15 when:
- Workflow involves multi-tube batch vortexing at the 1.5/2.0 mL Eppendorf scale
- High-throughput sample-prep with vortex-mix steps
- Multi-investigator shared chassis standardizing on hands-free vortex
Horizontal Head Family
| SKU | Tube format | Capacity | List price |
| BV1000-H15 (this product) | 1.5/2.0 mL Eppendorf | 12 tubes | $119 |
| BV1000-H150 | 15 mL conical | 4 tubes | $119 |
| BV1000-H500 | 50 mL conical | 2 tubes | $119 |
Same $119 pricing across horizontal head family — workflow choice is by tube format only.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with BV1000 chassis.
Confirm at quote: chassis pairing, intended multi-tube vortex workflow context, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard accessory terms.
BV1000 horizontal head family:
- BV1000-H15 (this product) — 12 × 1.5/2.0 mL Eppendorf ($119)
- BV1000-H150 — 4 × 15 mL conical ($119)
- BV1000-H500 — 2 × 50 mL conical ($119)
Pick the 1.5/2.0 mL horizontal head for batch Eppendorf vortexing; sister horizontal heads cover larger tube formats. See BV1000 anchor for full head accessory family detail.
