The BT1502 is the Orbi-Shaker MP — a microplate-specific orbital shaker in the BT family, sold. Distinct from the vessel / flask-style Orbi-Shakers (BT1011 XL, BT3001 standard) — the 4-position platform holds 4 microplates simultaneously for microplate orbital agitation workflows: ELISA development, cell-culture plate workflows, multi-well assay agitation, microplate-format protein-binding studies. Compatible with tube adapters (BT1500-A05 / -A1520) for converting the chassis to small-tube orbital workflows.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific BT1502 brochure in available corpus. Specs sourced from universe label. Confirm exact orbital throw, RPM range, microplate format compatibility (96-well / 384-well / deep-well plates), and motor specifications 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 | BT1502 |
| Type | Microplate-specific orbital shaker |
| Platform capacity | 4 microplates simultaneously (4-position platform) |
| Motion type | Orbital (horizontal circular) |
| Voltage | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz (broader universal range than BT1011 / BT3001) |
| Compatible accessories | BT1500-A05, BT1500-A1520 |
| Sister BT family chasses | BT1011, BT3001, BT30 |
Why a Microplate-Specific Orbital Shaker
Standard Orbi-Shakers (BT1011 XL, BT3001 standard) are designed for flask / vessel agitation with rubber-mat platforms. The Orbi-Shaker MP is specifically designed for microplate workflows — the 4-position microplate platform holds plates securely during orbital motion. That suits ELISA development (gentle orbital agitation during enzyme-substrate development), cell-culture plate workflows (plate-based suspension cell culture and multi-well cell agitation), multi-well assay agitation (protein binding studies and fluorescence assays requiring uniform mixing), and high-throughput plate format at 4 plates per cycle versus single-plate alternatives — with tube-adapter flexibility (pair with BT1500-A05 / -A1520) to convert the chassis to tube workflows.
Pick the Orbi-Shaker MP (BT1502) when:
- Workflow involves microplate-format orbital agitation (96-well / 384-well plates)
- ELISA / cell-culture plate / multi-well assay workflows
- Multi-plate simultaneous throughput (4 plates per cycle) with tube-adapter multi-format flexibility
- Pharmaceutical / biotech research bench procurement at facility scale
Step to BT1011 Orbi-Shaker XL when flask / vessel workflows at largest platform are needed.
Step to BT3001 Orbi-Shaker standard when flask / vessel workflows at standard platform are needed.
Step to BT30 Orbi-Blotter when membrane / blot workflows are the primary use.
Application Profile
ELISA development workflows — enzyme-substrate development requiring uniform plate agitation.
Cell-culture plate workflows — suspension cell culture in plate format, multi-well cell agitation.
Multi-well protein binding assays — protein binding studies, fluorescence assays.
High-throughput plate-format facility procurement — ELISA cores, drug-discovery facilities.
Multi-plate simultaneous workflows — 4 plates per cycle for facility-scale throughput.
Pharmaceutical / biotech research bench — multi-well assay procurement at facility scale.
Method-development workflows — protocol-development for plate-format orbital agitation effects.
Tube-format flexibility — pair with BT1500-A05 / -A1520 adapters for occasional tube workflows on the same chassis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many microplates does the BT1502 hold? Four simultaneously, on its 4-position microplate platform.
Can the BT1502 run tubes as well as plates? Yes. Pair it with the BT1500-A05 (20 × 0.5 mL) or BT1500-A1520 (20 × 1.5/2.0 mL) tube adapters to convert the chassis to small-tube orbital workflows.
How does the BT1502 differ from the BT3001 and BT1011? The BT1502 is microplate-specific, while the BT3001 (standard) and BT1011 (XL) are flask/vessel shakers. Choose the BT1502 for ELISA, cell-culture plate, and multi-well assay agitation.
What voltage does the BT1502 use? A 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz universal-input chassis — a broader range than the BT1011/BT3001's 115/230 V.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm microplate format compatibility. 96-well / 384-well / deep-well plate compatibility — confirm with Benchmark Scientific tech support.
Confirm voltage and plug type. 100–240 V universal-input chassis (broader range than BT1011 / BT3001's 115/230V).
Pair with tube adapters if multi-format flexibility is needed (BT1500-A05 / -A1520).
Confirm at quote: voltage and plug type, intended microplate workflow context, microplate format compatibility, tube-adapter pairing if needed, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
BT family — microplate-specific:
- BT1502 / -E (this product) — Orbi-Shaker MP microplate — microplate-format orbital agitation
- Sister flask / vessel orbital shakers: BT1011 XL, BT3001 standard
- Sister Orbi-Blotter: BT30 — membrane / blot workflows
Pick the BT1502 for microplate orbital workflows; sister BT chasses cover flask / vessel and membrane / blot workflows. See BT1011 anchor for full BT Orbi-Shaker family motion / decision detail.
