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The BSWCMB is the Quick-Flip Universal block, a DUAL-SIDED multi-format block in the BSW block family at $221. Each side of the block holds different tube formats, enabling rapid workflow switching by physically flipping the block over. One block supports up to 5 different tube format workflows without swapping blocks between cycles.

BSWCMB Bundle FQ resolved: This is the BSWCMB block referenced in BSH5001-1B and BSH5002-2B chassis bundles (Batches 76). The bundles ship the chassis with one (or two) Quick-Flip Universal blocks at first procurement, workflow-complete multi-format setup at first order.

Key Specifications

SKUBSWCMB
TypeDual-sided Quick-Flip Universal block: multi-format flexibility
Side 1 capacity24 ร— 1.5/2.0 mL Eppendorf tubes + 14 ร— 0.5 mL tubes
Side 2 capacity6 ร— PCR strips OR 48 ร— 0.2 mL tubes OR 1 ร— PCR plate
Total formats supported5+ tube formats in one block (1.5/2.0 mL, 0.5 mL, PCR strip, 0.2 mL, PCR plate)
Compatible chassisLikely myBlock I/II (BSH5001 / BSH5002): confirm with Benchmark Scientific
Bundled in chassis SKUsBSH5001-1B (chassis + 1 BSWCMB, $763), BSH5002-2B (chassis + 2 BSWCMB, $1,072)
List price$221

Why a Quick-Flip Universal Block

Standard tube-format blocks support one tube format only, facilities running diverse workflows must swap blocks between protocols (drop in a PCR block, run the cycle, drop it out, drop in a 1.5 mL block, and so on). The Quick-Flip Universal block eliminates the swap step by putting two different tube-format sides on the same block: physically flip it over to switch between Side 1 (Eppendorf 1.5/2.0 mL + 0.5 mL workflows) and Side 2 (PCR strip, 0.2 mL, and 96-well plate workflows). One BSWCMB replaces approximately 4โ€“5 single-format blocks, and there is no block-swap between cycles, just a flip.

Pick the BSWCMB Quick-Flip when:

  • Workflow involves diverse tube formats in routine use (PCR + Eppendorf + plate workflows)
  • Multi-investigator shared chassis where investigators use different tube formats
  • Method-development workflows comparing different tube-format protocols
  • Block-inventory consolidation. One premium block replaces multiple single-format blocks

Pick single-format BSW blocks ($221.00 each) when single-format workflows are the only routine, no need for multi-format flexibility.

Format Coverage Comparison

Procurement optionTotal formatsCost
BSWCMB (this product)5+ formats in single block$221
BSW1500 (1.5 mL only) + BSW02 (PCR only)2 formats$328
BSW1500 + BSW02 + BSW05 (0.5 mL) + BSWPCR1 (96-well plate)4 formats$862

The BSWCMB delivers 5+ formats at $221, ~$44/format vs $221.00/format for single-format blocks. Substantial savings for multi-format facilities.

Bundle vs Standalone Procurement

Standalone procurement (BSWCMB at $221): flexible block-only purchase for facilities that already have the chassis.

Bundled procurement. Chassis + BSWCMB pre-configured:

  • BSH5001-1B (myBlock I + 1 BSWCMB) = $763 (vs $580 chassis + $221 standalone = $801 separate; saves $38)
  • BSH5002-2B (myBlock II + 2 BSWCMB) = $1,072 (vs $722 chassis + 2ร—$221 = $1,164 separate; saves $92)

Bundle pricing offers modest discounts vs separate-component procurement, compelling at first-procurement step.

Application Profile

Multi-format protocol facilities. Labs running diverse tube-format workflows on the same chassis.

Multi-investigator shared chassis. Investigators with different tube-format preferences share single chassis + Quick-Flip block.

Method-development workflows. Protocol-development comparing tube-format effects.

Educational laboratory teaching. Undergraduate / graduate molecular biology courses introducing diverse tube formats.

Bench-space-constrained facilities. Single block instead of multiple single-format blocks reduces inventory footprint.

Pharmaceutical / biotech research bench. Flexible workflow procurement.

Cell-culture facility procurement. Diverse format support for media-prep + sample-prep workflows.

Cost-optimized multi-format procurement. Labs procuring diverse-format workflows benefit from the multi-format-per-block economics.

Ordering & Configuration

Confirm chassis compatibility. Likely myBlock I/II. Confirm with Benchmark Scientific tech support.

Plan flip-side workflow. The dual-sided design requires the block to be physically removed and flipped between Side 1 / Side 2 workflows. Confirm bench workflow accommodates this brief swap operation.

Confirm bundle vs standalone procurement at first procurement, bundles offer modest discount.

Confirm at quote: chassis pairing, intended multi-format workflow context, bundle-vs-standalone decision, and lead time.

Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard accessory terms.

BSWCMB Quick-Flip Universal block:

- BSWCMB (this product). Dual-sided multi-format ($221): 5+ tube formats in one block

- Bundled in BSH5001-1B (1 BSWCMB) and BSH5002-2B (2 BSWCMB) chassis bundles at modest discount

Pick the Quick-Flip Universal block for multi-format protocol facilities; sister single-format BSW blocks cover dedicated single-format workflows. Resolves the BSWCMB bundle FQ from prior chassis-bundle batches.

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