The BT3001 is the standard Orbi-Shaker in the BT family — 13×12" rubber mat platform with touch-screen UI at $1,949. Mid-tier between the BT30 Orbi-Blotter (14×12", $1,040, blot-optimized) and the BT1011 Orbi-Shaker XL (18×18", $3,875, production-scale). Right pick for standard shake-flask culture, mid-platform multi-flask agitation, single-investigator dedicated bench shaker, and multi-investigator shared facility procurement at moderate throughput.
Author confidence note (MEDIUM): No specific BT3001 brochure in available corpus. Specs sourced from universe label. Confirm exact orbital throw, RPM range, touch-screen UI features, and EU plug variant availability 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 | BT3001 |
| Type | Standard orbital shaker with touch-screen UI |
| Platform dimensions | 13" × 12" (standard size — between Orbi-Blotter 14×12 and XL 18×18) |
| Mat type | Rubber mat (non-slip) |
| UI | Touch Screen Display |
| Motion type | Orbital |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Plug type | US Plug (this SKU); EU plug variant — confirm with Benchmark Scientific |
| Compatible accessories | BT3000-MR (MAGic Clamp Universal Platform, $354 — confirm 13×12 dimensional fit) |
| Sister BT family chasses | BT1011 XL ($3,875), BT30 Orbi-Blotter ($1,040), BT1502 microplate ($1,949.00) |
| List price | $1,949 |
Why the Standard Orbi-Shaker
The BT3001 is positioned as the default flask shaker in the BT family:
- Standard 13×12" platform — covers the most common bench-flask procurement footprint
- Touch-screen UI at the mid-tier (parallels BT1011 XL touch-screen feature)
- Mid-tier pricing — $1,949 vs $3,875 XL (cost-efficient procurement when XL platform is excess capacity)
Pick the BT3001 (standard Orbi-Shaker) when:
- Workflow is standard shake-flask culture at mid-platform throughput
- Single-investigator dedicated bench shaker at moderate throughput
- Multi-investigator shared facility procurement at moderate scale
- Touch-screen UI preference matters
- The XL ($3,875) would be excess capacity for the workflow
Step to BT1011 Orbi-Shaker XL ($3,875) when production-scale / largest platform is the procurement driver.
Step to BT30 Orbi-Blotter ($1,040) when membrane / blot workflows are the primary use (Orbi-Blotter is blot-optimized at lower cost).
Step to BT1502 Orbi-Shaker MP ($1,949.00) when microplate workflows are the primary use.
BT Family — Full Tier Comparison
| SKU | Variant | Platform | UI | List price |
| BT30 / -E | Orbi-Blotter | 14×12" | (confirm) | $1,040 |
| BT1502 / -E | Orbi-Shaker MP microplate | 4-position plate | (confirm) | $1,949.00 |
| BT3001 (this product) | Orbi-Shaker standard Touch Screen | 13×12" | Touch Screen | $1,949 |
| BT1011 / -E | Orbi-Shaker XL Touch Screen | 18×18" | Touch Screen | $3,875 |
Application Profile
Standard shake-flask cell / microbial / fungal culture — mid-platform multi-flask agitation.
Single-investigator dedicated bench shaker — investigator-specific shake-flask procurement.
Multi-investigator shared facility — facility-scale procurement at moderate throughput.
Pharmaceutical / biotech research bench — mid-tier shake-flask procurement.
Method-development workflows — protocol-development at standard platform scale.
Multi-protocol shared chassis — pair with BT3000-MR MAGic Clamp Universal Platform for multi-vessel-format flexibility.
Educational laboratory teaching — graduate / postdoc programs introducing shake-flask culture fundamentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platform does the BT3001 have? A 13 × 12" rubber-mat (non-slip) platform with a touch-screen display — the standard-size Orbi-Shaker between the 14 × 12" Orbi-Blotter and the 18 × 18" XL.
How does the BT3001 compare to the BT1011 XL and BT30 Orbi-Blotter? The BT3001 ($1,949) is the mid-tier standard flask shaker. Step up to the BT1011 XL ($3,875) for a production-scale platform, or to the BT30 Orbi-Blotter ($1,040) for blot-optimized membrane workflows.
Can the BT3001 run microplates? For microplate-format workflows use the BT1502 Orbi-Shaker MP ($1,949.00); the BT3001 is a flask/vessel shaker.
Is a 230 V version available? Yes — 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz; confirm EU plug variant availability for international procurement.
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm voltage and plug type. 115 V / 230 V chassis; confirm EU plug variant availability if international procurement.
Confirm bench / floor space. 13×12" platform footprint — confirm available facility space.
Pair with vessel-clamping accessories — orbital motion requires firm vessel securing.
Confirm at quote: voltage and plug type, intended shake-flask workflow context, vessel-clamping accessories, bench-space, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard capital-equipment terms.
BT family — pick the right tier:
- BT30 — Orbi-Blotter, 14×12" ($1,040) — blot-optimized
- BT1502 — Orbi-Shaker MP microplate ($1,949.00) — microplate-format
- BT3001 (this product) — Orbi-Shaker standard Touch Screen, 13×12" ($1,949) — standard shake-flask workflows
- BT1011 — Orbi-Shaker XL Touch Screen, 18×18" ($3,875) — production-scale
Pick the BT3001 for standard shake-flask workflows at mid-platform; sister chasses cover blot-specific (BT30), microplate-specific (BT1502), and XL production-scale (BT1011). See BT1011 anchor for full BT family motion-type / decision detail.
